Vanguard
- Goodyear welt construction
- Full leather lining
- Cork midsole
- 8 eyelets
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What others wear in
the Thursday Boot Company Vanguard
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ct358545
Brannock size
11 E
L:
Length:
11Width:
EArch:
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Length:
11Width:
EArch:
-Wears this style in
11.5
French Roast
Not a terrible fit, could be better
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jonathanclo
Brannock size
10 D
L:
Length:
10Width:
DArch:
-R:
Length:
10Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
9.5
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dwander
Brannock size
10.5 D
L:
Length:
10.5Width:
CArch:
-R:
Length:
9.5Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
10.0
Burnt Copper
03/22
good fit with medium socks
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broken-rice-2870
Brannock size
13 D
L:
Length:
12.5Width:
DArch:
12.5R:
Length:
13Width:
DArch:
13Wears this style in
12.0
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crimson-fog-3353
Brannock size
11.5 E
L:
Length:
11.5Width:
EArch:
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Length:
11.5Width:
EArch:
-Wears this style in
11.5
Grizzly wheat Cap Toe
3/22
The fit is perfect, no sizing issues at all. These are my most regular wear although I have spent more on most other boots.
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spring-haze-3311
Brannock size
10.5 D
L:
Length:
10.5Width:
DArch:
9R:
Length:
10.5Width:
DArch:
9Wears this style in
11.0
French Roast Chromexcel
07/22
Very little break in. Is a narrower fit than capitans so went true to sneakers size. Fit is better but slightly too much volume in the boot. Slightly less padding than the captains also.
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ChrisoftheW
Brannock size
11.5 D
L:
Length:
11Width:
DArch:
11.5R:
Length:
11Width:
DArch:
11.5Wears this style in
12.0
Burnt Copper
07/22
These are great looking boots. The toe box is a little wide for my foot but not enough that my foot slides around. The heel is a little tall though and it takes me a bit to adjust to how it feels every time I wear these.
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Balnef
Brannock size
10 EE
L:
Length:
10Width:
EEArch:
10R:
Length:
9.5Width:
EEArch:
10Wears this style in
9.5
French Roast
Comparing with Captains, this last is more narrow making it a little more uncomfortable to break in and even after they fit snug, after walking a lot you ended up regreting using those boots for long walks.
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Ian W - Everyone_Else_Fault
Brannock size
10 E
L:
Length:
10Width:
EArch:
10R:
Length:
10Width:
EArch:
10Wears this style in
Vanguard
Very lightweight. I tried going TTS and the last is too narrow for my E width foot
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SwanseaJack
Brannock size
9 D
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Length:
9Width:
DArch:
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Length:
9Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
8.5
Roughout horween leather with a logger heel.
0423
Made in America boots fit similar to Captains. Slightly heavier construction with aggressive vibram sole.
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Giovanni
Brannock size
10 D
L:
Length:
10Width:
DArch:
10R:
Length:
10Width:
CArch:
10Wears this style in
9.5
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red-breeze-1616
Brannock size
9 B
L:
Length:
9Width:
BArch:
-R:
Length:
9Width:
BArch:
-Wears this style in
8.5
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theshoenerd
Brannock size
11 D
L:
Length:
11Width:
DArch:
-R:
Length:
11Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
10.5
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Nut Meg
Brannock size
7.5 D
L:
Length:
6.5Width:
DArch:
7.5R:
Length:
6.5Width:
DArch:
7.5Wears this style in
7.0
Indigo
6/22
Socks: Mid-cushion cotton, midweight merino wool Misc. Notes: Higher volume right foot; both feet on the cusp of D and E width Broken in as of mid 6/22 --- Update 11/16/22: Unfortunately, the more E and EE width boots I tried on, the less comfortable these boots became. Eventually I had to give them up. --- Update 7/17/22: After finally pinning down my size and breaking the boots in, I decided to take out the heel liners. The fit still feels somewhat insecure but I think that's just due to the suppleness of the leather and me not being used to boots that aren't too short. There's no back-and-forth slippage so everything still points to it being a good fit. Aside from all that, it was a quick, pretty painless break-in. Within maybe two or three days of wearing it around the house these boots became quite comfortable and flexible. --- Update 7/3/22: The review below is from before I learned my Brannock (or "true") size is actually 7.5D due to my arch length. Previously I was referencing Red Wing's Volumental measurements, which put me at a 6.1EE (which is based on my heel-to-toe length). I've kept the review largely as is because my experiences with this boot's fit and comfort are still relevant (even if the interpretations may be off), and I think it's a good illustration of how complicated, varied, and subjective fit can be. --- Due to my experience with the Captains (tl;dr: I tried on a whole bunch of sizes and settled on a 6.5, though now I think I'd choose differently) and because I'd heard that these boots run a smidge narrower than the rest of Thursday's options, I finally sent my fit request to Thursday instead of continuing to go at it on my own. The rep was prompt and very helpful. Eventually we settled on a 7 with thick heel liners to give my feet an extra halfish size up in length. Comparing the Vanguards to my Helm Zinds in 7D, it does run very slightly narrower. Still roomier in the ball and toe box than the Captains in 6.5, though. I personally would not order a bigger size to compensate. When I walked around the house in these for a bit, I noticed that the flex point lined up really well with where my toes and foot meet, about as well as my Captains (and better than my Diplomats). There was also only a little bit of heel slip, maybe 1/8". Should indicate a perfect length, right? Something felt a little unsteady to me about the fit, though, even though I had no tangible complaints, so I put in some heel liners as advised and the difference was magical. It feels much more secure now. It's hard to see on the official site but these boots are in fact far more blue than black, which is exactly what I wanted. (I'm hoping my pictures will illustrate that better.) Based on the lacing wear on the tongue and slight burnishing on the heel, it looks like it'll lighten up beautifully over time.
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trashcan
Brannock size
9 D
L:
Length:
9Width:
CArch:
-R:
Length:
9Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
8.5
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MichaelZaneDøs
Brannock size
9 E
L:
Length:
9Width:
EArch:
-R:
Length:
9Width:
EArch:
-Wears this style in
9.0
Grizzly wheat leather with vibram commando lug sole
11/2021
Fit is more snug than my size 9 presidents and diplomats. Very soft liner, narrow toe box that is taking a while to break in, not uncomfortable though
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ryanmclaf
Brannock size
10.5 B
L:
Length:
10.5Width:
BArch:
-R:
Length:
10.5Width:
BArch:
-Wears this style in
9.5
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sweet-shape-8997
Brannock size
9 D
L:
Length:
9Width:
DArch:
-R:
Length:
9Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
9.0
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Ikari777
Brannock size
12 D
L:
Length:
12Width:
DArch:
-R:
Length:
12Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
11.0
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mello_yello
Brannock size
13.5 D
L:
Length:
13.5Width:
DArch:
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Length:
13.5Width:
DArch:
-Wears this style in
13.0
Color #8 Horween chrome excel boot. Heel cup is quite tight but seems seems that it is acceptable and after the break in period is complete it will hold the ankle well, the toe box is slightly narrow as well with the almond toe that slightly tapers to close to my pinky toe, the boot otherwise fits great and I believe after some additional wear it will likely be a great fit.
01/2022
As stated above a slightly narrow boot with a otherwise tight and good fit.
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lucky-hat-1492
Brannock size
10.5 D
L:
Length:
9.5Width:
DArch:
9.5R:
Length:
10Width:
DArch:
10.5Wears this style in
10.5
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summer-shape-1625
Brannock size
7 C
L:
Length:
7Width:
CArch:
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Length:
7Width:
CArch:
-Wears this style in
7.0
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flat-wind-8468
Brannock size
12 C
L:
Length:
12Width:
CArch:
4R:
Length:
12Width:
CArch:
4Wears this style in
11.5
