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Hi bro! Nice video. I am usually 11.5 US in regular shoes and sneakers. I just bought a pair of Autumn Spice Waxy Kudu E in 10.5 UK. They feel good but I am not sure if I got the right size. I feel like there if too much space in the toe cap. In Blundstones, for example, I have a pair of 10UK so I dont know if I should go on and try to change them for a 10UK. Also, do you have any tips or rule of thumb to check if a boot fits well? Thanks
Hi there, If they are boots, normally is not a huge problem because you can tight them or insert extra insoles for added comfort... is more easy to find "a fix". If they came with extra insoles in the package (I do this only in boots, because they requires more space inside than the usual footwear) I place my longer foot over the insole that has been previously aligned perpendicular with the wall (with the heel side) and the length in between the longer toe of my foot (not obligatory to be the big toe here) and the end of the insole it should never be more than 1-1.5 cm max/0.39-0.59" max. If is more than "that" even with few mm, than probably is at least 0.5 size bigger than I like to have them. If the package came without extra insoles try adding one from a pair of shoes that you already in your collection that have the correct fit for you and insert it till it touches the front end of the new boots. The space in between the heel and end of the older insole it should not be superior to 5mm (try to match 2 pairs of boots that are more or less alike, NOT dress boots that are more pointy with rounded toe boots in order to be more accurated with your measures). Other thing that you can try, is with the lacing system, If when they are tighten enough (without being uncomfortable for the feet) they should be able to lock easily your feet in one place. If the fail to do that and your feet are still sliding inside even with the socks that you are planning to use them, then most likely you should size down (-0.5 size down) because those boots are too big. In my values (the insole being 1 - 1.5 cm longer than the feet) I already took in consideration that the feet might swallow a bit after few hours of use (that is normal with any kind of footwear). Also keep in mind that being leather they will still adjust to your feet in time. That being said don't buy them shorter than you should, because it will severely compromise the comfort with them and it will endanger your feet health unnecessarily. I have fasciitis plantar (and probably a begging of arthritis) so... I know very well how important is to have healthy feet. I hope you find this reply useful!
Would you know how this last compares to the Rod? I know my Rod last so I am keen to pick these in the same size but not sure if I should take the same size
Hi there, I never tried the ROD last but I've been checking Onyx vs Rod on the website and is little bit shorter : UK size 7.5 (my size) Onyx: - insole length 283 mm - insole width 96 mm - ball girth 247 mm - foot length 264 mm - external insole 277 mm (as shown at 00:57 in the video) Rod: - insole length 287 mm - insole width 96 mm - ball girth 245 mm - foot length 267 mm - external insole - I hope this helps you! Same width, but shorter than Rod last.
@@EasyLifeES Thank you a lot! Found this particular boot on a second hand website for 1/2 price in the color green. It would not be my first choice but the green color still looks dope. Would you get the green one for 1/2 the price? Love to hear your opinion. Thanks again for the detailed answer.
@@editsbydaan6048 "Thank you a lot! " - Sure, of course. I'm "here" to help! :) "Found this particular boot on a second hand website for 1/2 price in the color green. It would not be my first choice but the green color still looks dope." - Honestly all the colors that I've seen on this model I really like them (except maybe the ones called "WAXY", those aren't something that I will be crazy to get a pair... just not my favorite choice of leather). They don't look "clean/sharp/classy" enough to my eyes. About the regular ones, I wouldn't mind having at least one pair from every color of this model (they look awesome, to my eyes). About the part of being a second-hand item... there it gets "tricky" for ME (BUT it doesn't have to be this way for others too !!!). I personally have a hard time buying 2nd hand stuff (from the smallest thing to a car, if you like)... I don't know why... but... I have a very weird feeling when I'm thinking buying someone else's stuff. I feel like I can't, for some reason. I rather pay full price in "4 interest-free installments" over 4 months (or more if i can't afford it at that time) and get "a new pair", than buying something used by someone else. Is just an "annoying" cork (maybe for other) that I have... Is hard to explain... I don't know... I'm just "weird", I guess in this regard! :) Usually I'm trying to avoid buying "this way" every time I can, unless that thing it was never worn by that person and they are no signs of wear at all (I don't know... maybe the size was too small, or too big, too wide etc). Is NOT the best way to live your life but... What I can do ?! No one is perfect! :) I always been like this... some will say ... he's just "spoiled" or any other synonym of that word, but I don't think is "that"... I won't rumble more about this topic, because I will just make it sound worse, than it is. I respect the ones that won't mind doing this (because in the end is Recycling and won't throw perfectly usable stuff this way), but for me... Unless I am in a war or "post apocalyptic times" and I need that thing to survive, I know that I will do my best to get everything NEW as long I am healthy and I can work or I have my money. I usually I encourage people to buy "off season collections", because "there" we get the best "Bang for the buck" by paying half or sometimes even less, of the initial price. IF is from 1-3 years old and doesn't have printed on my chest "2022" (unless is something like: Since xxxx year, that's a completely different thing) I am perfectly happy with that. Older than 3 years (depending of "what" it is) might start to have a changed look, so I will be more careful with it, before placing my order. I feel that almost always are other better ways for buying things, than buying "second hand"... If is something "antique", that's a different story. Even if you are not willing to pay full retail price at ones. Because I will rather buy older collections with better materials, than the newer collections, but with more plastic in them, or in "this case" less rubber amount or partial leather etc. I hope you won't find my answers offensive (is really not my intention at all), we are "here" to share our thoughts and find ways to buy more affordable and smarter when is possible. P.S 1: Half of the retail price for a second hand pair which already has been used by someone else or tested in a store (is the same for me) I believe is way TOO much, because at that price you can find "outlet stores" with better deals (you just need to look a bit more everywhere you can). P.S 2: If by any chance you live in Europe they are online stores like Zalando Prive, that have older collections and from time to time you can find there good clothing and footwear at a reasonable prices (Ep36.2 J. Crew Kenton Pacer Indy boots compared with Meermin dressy boots, those came from that online store).
Thank you! About the last is called "Onyx" and it runs a bit roomy in general. I mean I can wear them even with the thickest external insole that comes in the box (7mm) and still feel decent comfort inside with a medium thick pair of socks. Meermin describes the width of this last as being a "Medium+" and I can see why. I believe that description is pretty accurate for this particular last. I have "regular width feet" and for me is not too large, but I see that are having room inside the toebox, enough to have some thick socks in my feet and still not feel too cramped. At the same time these boots can be wear without any extra insole and still not feel too big for my feet (in my correct size) with pair of socks in my feet (that has a decent thickness), because I can control well the lock down of the feet with the lacing system. They are not perfect in few ways but the sizing I believe that was made very well (IMHO). Keep in mind that I have medium-high arch. Maybe for flat feet is a different situation, but for my feet this was my experience.
IF you have any questions just let me know. I will try to reply every time I can. Otherwise enjoy it! BTW IF YOU FIND MY REPLIES USEFUL, please consider leaving a LIKE to THE VIDEO. Will be THE BEST way to say a warm "Thanks"! 😊
Hi bro! Nice video. I am usually 11.5 US in regular shoes and sneakers.
I just bought a pair of Autumn Spice Waxy Kudu E in 10.5 UK. They feel good but I am not sure if I got the right size. I feel like there if too much space in the toe cap. In Blundstones, for example, I have a pair of 10UK so I dont know if I should go on and try to change them for a 10UK.
Also, do you have any tips or rule of thumb to check if a boot fits well?
Thanks
Hi there,
If they are boots, normally is not a huge problem because you can tight them or insert extra insoles for added comfort... is more easy to find "a fix".
If they came with extra insoles in the package (I do this only in boots, because they requires more space inside than the usual footwear) I place my longer foot over the insole that has been previously aligned perpendicular with the wall (with the heel side) and the length in between the longer toe of my foot (not obligatory to be the big toe here) and the end of the insole it should never be more than 1-1.5 cm max/0.39-0.59" max.
If is more than "that" even with few mm, than probably is at least 0.5 size bigger than I like to have them. If the package came without extra insoles try adding one from a pair of shoes that you already in your collection that have the correct fit for you and insert it till it touches the front end of the new boots.
The space in between the heel and end of the older insole it should not be superior to 5mm (try to match 2 pairs of boots that are more or less alike, NOT dress boots that are more pointy with rounded toe boots in order to be more accurated with your measures).
Other thing that you can try, is with the lacing system, If when they are tighten enough (without being uncomfortable for the feet) they should be able to lock easily your feet in one place.
If the fail to do that and your feet are still sliding inside even with the socks that you are planning to use them, then most likely you should size down (-0.5 size down) because those boots are too big.
In my values (the insole being 1 - 1.5 cm longer than the feet) I already took in consideration that the feet might swallow a bit after few hours of use (that is normal with any kind of footwear).
Also keep in mind that being leather they will still adjust to your feet in time. That being said don't buy them shorter than you should, because it will severely compromise the comfort with them and it will endanger your feet health unnecessarily.
I have fasciitis plantar (and probably a begging of arthritis) so... I know very well how important is to have healthy feet.
I hope you find this reply useful!
Lovely presentation my friend 👏👏
Thank you!
I appreciate it! 😊
I bought the same ones for myself. Before going outside, I treated a pair of shoes with Saphir cosmetics.
I guess you did very well adding something like Super invulner" from Saphir Medaille D'Or.
Enjoy your boots!
Would you know how this last compares to the Rod? I know my Rod last so I am keen to pick these in the same size but not sure if I should take the same size
Hi there,
I never tried the ROD last but I've been checking Onyx vs Rod on the website and is little bit shorter :
UK size 7.5 (my size)
Onyx:
- insole length 283 mm
- insole width 96 mm
- ball girth 247 mm
- foot length 264 mm
- external insole 277 mm (as shown at 00:57 in the video)
Rod:
- insole length 287 mm
- insole width 96 mm
- ball girth 245 mm
- foot length 267 mm
- external insole -
I hope this helps you!
Same width, but shorter than Rod last.
@@EasyLifeES Thank you a lot! Found this particular boot on a second hand website for 1/2 price in the color green. It would not be my first choice but the green color still looks dope. Would you get the green one for 1/2 the price? Love to hear your opinion. Thanks again for the detailed answer.
@@editsbydaan6048 "Thank you a lot! "
- Sure, of course. I'm "here" to help! :)
"Found this particular boot on a second hand website for 1/2 price in the color green. It would not be my first choice but the green color still looks dope."
- Honestly all the colors that I've seen on this model I really like them (except maybe the ones called "WAXY", those aren't something that I will be crazy to get a pair... just not my favorite choice of leather). They don't look "clean/sharp/classy" enough to my eyes.
About the regular ones, I wouldn't mind having at least one pair from every color of this model (they look awesome, to my eyes).
About the part of being a second-hand item... there it gets "tricky" for ME (BUT it doesn't have to be this way for others too !!!).
I personally have a hard time buying 2nd hand stuff (from the smallest thing to a car, if you like)... I don't know why... but... I have a very weird feeling when I'm thinking buying someone else's stuff. I feel like I can't, for some reason.
I rather pay full price in "4 interest-free installments" over 4 months (or more if i can't afford it at that time) and get "a new pair", than buying something used by someone else. Is just an "annoying" cork (maybe for other) that I have... Is hard to explain... I don't know... I'm just "weird", I guess in this regard! :)
Usually I'm trying to avoid buying "this way" every time I can, unless that thing it was never worn by that person and they are no signs of wear at all (I don't know... maybe the size was too small, or too big, too wide etc). Is NOT the best way to live your life but... What I can do ?! No one is perfect! :)
I always been like this... some will say ... he's just "spoiled" or any other synonym of that word, but I don't think is "that"... I won't rumble more about this topic, because I will just make it sound worse, than it is.
I respect the ones that won't mind doing this (because in the end is Recycling and won't throw perfectly usable stuff this way), but for me... Unless I am in a war or "post apocalyptic times" and I need that thing to survive, I know that I will do my best to get everything NEW as long I am healthy and I can work or I have my money.
I usually I encourage people to buy "off season collections", because "there" we get the best "Bang for the buck" by paying half or sometimes even less, of the initial price.
IF is from 1-3 years old and doesn't have printed on my chest "2022" (unless is something like: Since xxxx year, that's a completely different thing) I am perfectly happy with that. Older than 3 years (depending of "what" it is) might start to have a changed look, so I will be more careful with it, before placing my order.
I feel that almost always are other better ways for buying things, than buying "second hand"... If is something "antique", that's a different story. Even if you are not willing to pay full retail price at ones.
Because I will rather buy older collections with better materials, than the newer collections, but with more plastic in them, or in "this case" less rubber amount or partial leather etc.
I hope you won't find my answers offensive (is really not my intention at all), we are "here" to share our thoughts and find ways to buy more affordable and smarter when is possible.
P.S 1: Half of the retail price for a second hand pair which already has been used by someone else or tested in a store (is the same for me) I believe is way TOO much, because at that price you can find "outlet stores" with better deals (you just need to look a bit more everywhere you can).
P.S 2: If by any chance you live in Europe they are online stores like Zalando Prive, that have older collections and from time to time you can find there good clothing and footwear at a reasonable prices (Ep36.2 J. Crew Kenton Pacer Indy boots compared with Meermin dressy boots, those came from that online store).
Nice boots, what the last of them?
Thank you!
About the last is called "Onyx" and it runs a bit roomy in general. I mean I can wear them even with the thickest external insole that comes in the box (7mm) and still feel decent comfort inside with a medium thick pair of socks.
Meermin describes the width of this last as being a "Medium+" and I can see why. I believe that description is pretty accurate for this particular last. I have "regular width feet" and for me is not too large, but I see that are having room inside the toebox, enough to have some thick socks in my feet and still not feel too cramped.
At the same time these boots can be wear without any extra insole and still not feel too big for my feet (in my correct size) with pair of socks in my feet (that has a decent thickness), because I can control well the lock down of the feet with the lacing system.
They are not perfect in few ways but the sizing I believe that was made very well (IMHO).
Keep in mind that I have medium-high arch. Maybe for flat feet is a different situation, but for my feet this was my experience.
I thunk they're really good value for money
I believe the same. They are only very few minor details I would change in them. But in general really happy with them actually.