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Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Scooped these up today after a long search. Usually fit a 9.5 in most, these were like a glove and will reach perfection after a short break in. An E would feel great right now but would be too loose once broken in. This one is just got that glove fit for me.

Tukano Waxy in Dark Brown

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

10/10 - Beyond my expectations Last Maybe the most pleasant surprise, the lasts fit my mismatched feet well. I like the narrow heel and the wider forefoot. Sizing advice from Andres was spot-on. The almond shape looks slim, even with the double row stitching. The footbed is comfortable with a bit more arch support than other boots in my collection. The slightly taller heel height feels good. Construction Excellent. Stitching is first class. Choice of materials is the same. While I’d prefer a partially gusseted tongue, other touches like roughout inside at the heel show attention to detail. I’m a fan of the orange lining. Style At 930g, these are on the heavy side. They are also taller. The waxy suede and lugged sole make them good for adventuring. They thrive in the wet. Speedhooks fit the classic rugged style. Comfort Nice! Like with other new boots, I was expecting to shorten my daily urban fitness walk. Turns out it wasn’t necessary. Impressive. Not even a little heel slip. Just a little friction in the forefoot behind the toecap on the inside. So count me as a fan. The Tukano is a fine boot.

Natural CXL

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

These loafers are amazing. I may have won the CXL jackpot, after over two years of wear these have virtually no creasing. The leather reminds me of a honey glazed shell cordovan. Part of me wants to frame these as the superlative example of the perfect loafer. As for sizing, I chose to go a full size down from my Brannock. 8D in these required a brutal break-in, far worse than any other shoes or boots I’ve bought. My instep was in so much pain the first few weeks of wearing these, but I carried on. My heels were also experiencing a crucifixion of their own. After some time though, the CXL softened to the point where I can wear them all day with no pain. They’re quite comfortable now actually. I prefer my loafers snug, so that’s why I chose a full size down. The width is perfect as well as the length, but beware if you have a slightly higher instep than most, it may cost you a hellish break-in process.

-Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan -270 Degree Storm Welt -Double Oiled Leather Sole -Thomas Rubber Heel

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

As usual with the Alden Indy, very comfortable boot. The Trubalance last offers the best heel and arch support while giving enough espace in the toe box for my toes to move freely. Now, the BIG difference here is the upper material. Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan is the most beautiful, tough and resilient "leathers" I've ever experienced. The fit is perfect, not only because of the Trubalance last, but the Shell Cordovan wrap my feet in such a good way that I could use these boots all day long in a great level of comfort. I have learned that Shell Cordovan is very versatile, durable, and easy to care for. When I first got these boots, I didn't even wanted to use them. They looked so beautiful and prestine, I was afraid to ruine them, silly... I know. But now, man do I rock these boots! And the patina I am getting is like no other, maybe due to the way Shell Cordovan rolls instead of creasing, I don't know... Is just gorgeous. Something interesting about this iteration of he Indy by Brogue, is the leather sole. This feature offers an really flexible and comfortable walking experience. I don't live in a wet palce, so slipping is not a concern I have, si I am fully enjoying the full leather components of this boot. I can say with confidence that the Alden x Brogue Arai Indy Boot is one of the best versions of this classic heritage footwear.

Black

Length: Perfect

Width: Very Narrow

WAY too narrow in the toe box for me, even after using a stretcher for two weeks! Good quality for the money, but a poor fit for my flipper feet.

Copper Rough and Tough

Length: Slightly Long

Width: Slightly Narrow

Red Wing suggested an 11 EE based on their fit but I opted for an 11.5 EE as this model includes an additional leather insole. Glad I did, as the toe box on this boot is a bit tight width-wise on my left pinky toe. Also, the backstay and counter are nearly vertical, while I prefer a more protruding heel area so I'm having to work a bit to stretch the counter to fit better. Conditioned them with Bick 4 a couple of times to loosen things up and I continue to stretch the heels daily. CRT leather is nice, with great pullup.

Tumbled Brown

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

First boot I encountered that fit my feet perfectly. Zero discomfort during initial wear as the tumbled leather is supple and the footbed quickly molded to my feet. Like many here I have "combination" feet - wider, flatter left foot that flares a bit at the ball and a relatively normal right foot. The 1757 last from AE handles them well - If only all my boots could fit this well! The tumbled leather creases readily, giving a "loose grain" look which some might not like. And the unlined tongue is a bit of a nuisance as it tends to wander about while wearing. But none of that matters when I put them on because they fit so well.

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

Socks: Midweight merino wool Misc. Notes: Higher volume right foot; both feet on the cusp of D and E width Not broken in yet When I saw these were ready to ship in my size, I told myself I wasn't going to get them. I have enough blue boots as is, one of which is in fact from Truman. A tale as old as time, right? I was surprised to find that these feel a little wider in the ball than my Noble Ink Ramblers, just wide enough not to cause any soreness -- I was under the impression that the 20 last was the roomier one. Certainly these boots have somewhat less volume on top, but I still have plenty of space to wiggle my toes. Aside from that, it feels the same as the 20 in a lot of ways: just barely enough space on the sides for my pinky toes to spread, good fit in the heels, snug in the waist. Overall I'm okay with this fit, but the more D-width boots I try on, the more I wonder if I wouldn't be better served by E or even EE. I've heard from more than one person that generally going up one width from Brannock is the way to go and I'm beginning to agree with that. The leather also surprised me. It's very similar to Horween's Chromepak: quite waxy (so it scuffs very easily, which I like), somewhat stiff, beautiful pull-up. Chromepak has become one of my favorite leathers so the surprise was a pleasant one, and from what I can see the grain is generally tighter in the Ink Cheaha than in my 310 Service Boot in Olive Chromepak. The color is what I would call true blue, with no green undertones like Thursday's Indigo Vanguard or purple undertones like Truman's Noble Ink Rambler, and it doesn't turn black in direct sunlight like Red Wing's Navy Portage leather. As much as I like those other colors, this was exactly what I was initially looking for in a blue boot. Now I don't need any more -- for real this time, I promise! Once again, the construction is solid, with thick leather and a hefty commando sole. The stitching is uniform and the two boots look more or less even. It did come with a nick or crack of some kind on the right tongue, but it's nothing I consider worth fussing about (although I can understand why someone might be fussed). The contrast stitching makes the blue really pop and I quite like how it matches with the midsole. I've added some laces in a similar color to draw that contrast out a little more (this happened after I took the initial pics, so you won't see it here yet unfortunately) and the result is handsome.

Swan-neck Oxford Cap-Toe Upper: Full grain Insole: Thick Full Leather . Possibly has a poron/ leather patch on the heel. Lining: Leather Sole: Leather blind stitched Heel: Half rubber, half leather Toe and heel stiffeners: thermoplastic

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Excellent fit. I have 9UK EE sized feet with low arches. Have bought the 8.5 UK EE version and it was too tight. Cannot return it due to wear. Has some slight loose grain on the upper where the foot arches are. But they are on the inward side of the shoe and underneath so not a big deal structurally and for the price, very worth it as I start adding more patina/ creases with wear. Laces broke on first use but easily replaceable. Construction: 270 degrees good year welt with blind stitching on sole. Brass nails and leather heel stack with half rubber slab. Value: These pair cost $190 and they punch way above their weight even beating its competitor in quality: Thursday Boots at $199. Despite for Meermin's notoriously bad CS, at this price you are paying for a full leather insole (aside from the leather/ poron heel patch), leather soles that are blind stitched, a very fine stitch density on the welt at around 10-11 stitches per inch which is AMAZING. Overall: highly recommended if you already know your sizing and have your style in mind.

Horween black waxed flesh, partial lined, structured toe, cap toe, 7 antique brass eyelets, natural edge finish, ridgeway sole

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

These are from 2018 and are the older style 2030 last. They noticeably have a flatter toe profile and a rounder heel profile. They look better than the newer 2030 service boots. If you find a used older pair, they’re worth getting. These fit me nicely, the black waxed flesh is very cool. The leather is slightly heavier weight than some newer CXL service boots. These also have the older style contoured heel pad, which I prefer. The heel pad requires a little break in, but feels great in these broken in boots. The 2030 last pinches the small toe a little, so it’s not a perfect fit, but fits great on the rest of the foot. Since this pair is my most worn, the small toe pinch is a bit less noticeable. Overall my foot fits very nicely in this boot.