I have this issue too, half a size down and my right foot front goes to sleep after a while, go up half a size and they feel too big, especially in the heel. So do I suffer with the smaller ones and hope they break in, or go with the ones that fit the front of my foot but they may get looser over time?!? I can compensate a bit with thick socks on the larger size though.
I've got three pairs (#1's, #2's, and #6's), and I love the fit on all of them. It was a little bit of a challenge finding the right fit on the ropers, but Kris got me squared away.
This was very helpful. I wear a half size smaller in heels, sandals, and dress shoes than in sneakers and flat boots. I had to size down for cowgirl boots, just like he said.
Good video Will.. still on the east coast visiting and getting a bunch of compliments on my Chisos.. I’ll be heading back to Odessa the 1st week of February.. I’m going to try and stop in and say howdy to y’all…. Keep up the good work
Anybody know how the Chisos boots fit compared to Ariat boots? I’m a 9.5D in Ariats and I hope that the 9.5D Chisos that I just ordered will fit since they already sold out of the 9D.
I’m stuck between sizes and can’t decide what to do. If I go down half a size the heel movement is perfect but they feel snug around the front of my foot to the point one of my feet went numb after wearing for a couple hours. If I go up half a size the front of my foot is snug but doesn’t go to sleep, but the heel has too much movement. I can’t decide if I shoutout go smaller and hope they stretch and break in, or go big and see if the heel movement lowers over time.
I always recommend going smaller and breaking them in! Our insole is pretty thick, so what has worked for some customers is replacing our insole with a thinner insole during the break in process, then switching back to the Chisos insole once the leather has softened!
I can not wait to get my first pair of cowboy boots and chiso is the only way I’m going! Thank you for this as I live in Washington and haven’t been able to get to Austin to slip into a pair of these bad boys! Good things are worth the wait I’m not skimping on this
Most shoes I wear, work boots and tennis shoes, are 11.5 US. I measured my feet using a Brannock device and was exactly 11 with socks on. I want to order a pair of #2s. Should I order size 11?
What if the boot is comfortable in the toe box, but loose in the vamp? I’m getting like 3/4-1” of heel slip and a sloppy vamp, but the width and length are comfortable. Current boot is 12 EE.
I would go down to either a 12 D or an 11.5 EE to reduce that slip. Alternatively, if you're wearing Chisos, you could get a very thin insole. Cut out just the rear 1/3 and place it under the Chisos insole in the heel area. That will serve to make the rear of the boot fit a little more snug!
I love Chisos quality based on my buddy who has met Will and picked up a pair, but I disagree with Will; you can't beat a quality hard leather, permanent insole (when fitted correctly). Yes it takes time to break in as he mentioned, but quality absolutely suffers by cutting that corner in my opinion. Removable synthetic insoles are not as durable and will need replacing; and do not mold to your foot permanently to perfection like a hard leather insole. And it really doesn't lock that foot in place like a traditional hard leather insole (in my experience albeit I have not tried Chisos insoles, but this has been claimed by many bootmakers and they never feel as good in my experience). It is the only thing holding me back from your boots because I love the offerings and the quality everywhere else. Till then I gotta stick with my Hondos. Traditional through and through for a better price and equal quality construction. One day I will have to bite the bullet because they look too damn good and Will just seems like a good dude, but I just have PTSD from every other boot manufacturer telling me how great their insoles are.
Love watching videos like this. Half sizes are just a way to tease people. I should wear a 13.5. Nobody makes a 13.5. So I either have heels sliding around in 14s or get a python squeeze in a 13. You know the answer. You make that answer for every size below mine. Illogical that those of us with larger feet are expected to just suck it up.
Wore cowboy boots some yrs ago but over time my foot grew from lifting heavier. Is that due to the arch in my feet? Orr do I have to order a size as you say smaller or in my case perhaps bigger? Thanks. Oh. Also, im a 11 1/2 generally. or 11.
Got my first boots, Roper size 10D. They fit good on the instep but slightly loose on the heel and when i walk my feet slip a little to the front. Is this normal? I dont find them uncomfortable
Ultimately, it's your personal preference that matters! Generally speaking, however, I would try a half size down. You don't want to slip to the front. In the meantime, try thicker socks. Or even put some thin material in just the heel area to make them fit a little tighter. Cheers on getting your first boots!
I CAN NOT find a cowboy boot to fit my feet. I have a long foot, wide toe box and a super flat/thin knuckle area just before the ankle. I've tried almost everything to get boots to fit and the closest I can get is finding an all leather boot made without an insole and adding my own to fill up the space. If I size down, my toes get absolutely squashed, if I get a narrow (which no one makes) they are more snug on the front half of my foot but almost no improvement around the vamp area when snugness really matters. I am ready to give up 😆
You don’t offer any wide sizing E/EE. I’m not into sizing up to accommodate for width when the length becomes excessive (keeping in mind most leather footwear accounts for to wiggle and adds about 1-1.5inch in length.) How do you accommodate for this variance in foot width? Is Your D standardized like most shoes. In most leather I’m EE. But i wear a standard 11D in Vans sk8 high/ Jordan 1 mid, without any fitment issues. Which doesn’t translate to leather. One brands E = D (engineer boots)
I just got some Durangos square toes for work, but they fill a lil loose. Putting them on isn't a problem. They'll slip right on. Should I go half a size down or wait to see what happens? Steel toe slip resistant boots
Howdy! We would suggest you go down a half size. It sounds like they may stretch to be too loose on you if you just stick with that pair! Thank you, Allison
I want a pair of cowboy boots but I have one major concern... Well two actually. 1. I have extremely wide feet. 2. I don't want to get bunions. I've tried on running shoes with a "wide toe box" and my toes still felt extremely squished. Is it a bad idea to size up so that the widest part of the boot is at my toes so the boot is more anatomical and foot shaped or am I completely mad? Thanks! TLDR: Can I size up boots to allow the boots widest part to be at my toes and let them REALLY splay out or am I completely mad?
You're not completely mad, just partially ;) Have you tried a EE wide boot before? I'd recommend starting with the Chisos No. 2 in EE width. And then you can size up a half size if needed!
Hey a quick question, what if their loose. I mean I've got a inch of heel slip approx so is it fine or should i do something about it? Cause I'm confused if I'm just dumb and don't know these how boots work or I'm onto something and their loose. Please guide me
They sound a little loose. But, ultimately, if you like 'em the way they are, then it's fine. If you want less heel sleep, add a really thin insole. If it cramps your toes, then cut it to only be under your heel. Obviously try thicker socks. You could also press in the sides of the heel counter with your hands to make it tighter.
@@Chisos thanks for the advice. I really didn't expect a reply. So wonderful to know that you read and reply to all the comments. Im actually buying a used pair of chisos because i exhausted my budget buying a useless pair which were too loose. They're the number 2 brushed brown, its still a bit up from my budget but yeah that'll be my first proper boot. I'm sure they'll be great, I just had a bad experience in the boot market so I'm a bit sceptical now lol. Sorry for the rant
i had a cowboy phase when I was younger and as I watch videos about boot fitting I'm realizing how bad my mom was at giving me the right size, its also a reason I was almost hit by a train too.
@@Chisos thanks for replying. Im in detroit mi . Love to have one.,no cowboy shops around here. Also going to purchase my first pair of boots from u soon.,
Yes, that is expected. The origin of the "toe bug"-the piping and stitching on top of that part of your foot-is to hide this inevitable crease in cowboy boots. As you break in the leather, softening it, and bending it in that spot repeatedly, it is going to form a crease.
Going up a half size increases both the width and the length-but only 4mm in length. And lots of small bootmakers, ourselves included, don't carry multiple widths. But if the length is good and your bootmaker of choice offers a wider width, you are correct!
Does anyone know how chisos sizing is compared to Red Wing Boots? I live in Germany and unfortunaly redwing and solovair are the only Boots i can compare sizing in. In Red Wing ironrangers i have us12 so im thinkinking about getting the No. 2s in 12,5 :) Greetings from Germany
Howdy Hartdolf! In our experience, Iron Rangers are a half size to a full size smaller than our boots. Shoot us an email at howdy@chisos.com so we can better help get your sizing correct the first time! - Allison
Got mine a few months ago brown No. 1). Ordered half size down but it was too tight on the top of the boot. Ordered half size up and they felt better but stretched to the point of being too floppy. Feels like I’m wearing flip flops. Tried adding a thin insole on the one that felt looser and it ended up stretching to the point of being floppy again. I suppose it wasn’t meant to be.
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OMG. You actually know what you are talking about. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks!
What size for a 12EE
A 12EE! We're similarly sized to most other Cowboy Boot brands, so I'd stick with your usual size!
Every single brand says go up if your toes are cramped, but once I go up the boot is loose…
Sounds like you need to go wide then. Same size, but a EE width
How do you order wide width? Everything is D on your website
@@waynenoll1967number one and two both have EE options
Are you trying half up or a full size?
I have this issue too, half a size down and my right foot front goes to sleep after a while, go up half a size and they feel too big, especially in the heel. So do I suffer with the smaller ones and hope they break in, or go with the ones that fit the front of my foot but they may get looser over time?!? I can compensate a bit with thick socks on the larger size though.
New boots hurt till they stretch. Otherwise, after a week, they are too loose and klunk when I walk
I've got three pairs (#1's, #2's, and #6's), and I love the fit on all of them. It was a little bit of a challenge finding the right fit on the ropers, but Kris got me squared away.
So glad he got you squared away! - Allison
What size did you get in the #6 compared to the sizes you got in the #1 and #2? I'm trying to pick a size in the #6 right now.
This was very helpful. I wear a half size smaller in heels, sandals, and dress shoes than in sneakers and flat boots. I had to size down for cowgirl boots, just like he said.
So glad it helped!
Great advice… but you have an online store so how am I supposed to check the fit with socks?
Our boots fit true to size! Go to any shoe store and ask them to take your Brannock Measurement, then start with that size for Chisos Boots :)
Good video Will.. still on the east coast visiting and getting a bunch of compliments on my Chisos..
I’ll be heading back to Odessa the 1st week of February.. I’m going to try and stop in and say howdy to y’all…. Keep up the good work
Please do!
Anybody know how the Chisos boots fit compared to Ariat boots? I’m a 9.5D in Ariats and I hope that the 9.5D Chisos that I just ordered will fit since they already sold out of the 9D.
I’m stuck between sizes and can’t decide what to do. If I go down half a size the heel movement is perfect but they feel snug around the front of my foot to the point one of my feet went numb after wearing for a couple hours. If I go up half a size the front of my foot is snug but doesn’t go to sleep, but the heel has too much movement. I can’t decide if I shoutout go smaller and hope they stretch and break in, or go big and see if the heel movement lowers over time.
I always recommend going smaller and breaking them in! Our insole is pretty thick, so what has worked for some customers is replacing our insole with a thinner insole during the break in process, then switching back to the Chisos insole once the leather has softened!
@@Chisos thanks for the advice!
the auto subtitles changed Chisos to cheese sauce
Cheese Sauce might be damn comfortable too!
Great information and awesome delivery. Gonna try your advice today!
Let us know how it goes!
I can not wait to get my first pair of cowboy boots and chiso is the only way I’m going! Thank you for this as I live in Washington and haven’t been able to get to Austin to slip into a pair of these bad boys! Good things are worth the wait I’m not skimping on this
Most shoes I wear, work boots and tennis shoes, are 11.5 US. I measured my feet using a Brannock device and was exactly 11 with socks on. I want to order a pair of #2s. Should I order size 11?
Following … but i suggest you email them, they can help
What if the boot is comfortable in the toe box, but loose in the vamp? I’m getting like 3/4-1” of heel slip and a sloppy vamp, but the width and length are comfortable. Current boot is 12 EE.
I would go down to either a 12 D or an 11.5 EE to reduce that slip.
Alternatively, if you're wearing Chisos, you could get a very thin insole. Cut out just the rear 1/3 and place it under the Chisos insole in the heel area. That will serve to make the rear of the boot fit a little more snug!
I love Chisos quality based on my buddy who has met Will and picked up a pair, but I disagree with Will; you can't beat a quality hard leather, permanent insole (when fitted correctly). Yes it takes time to break in as he mentioned, but quality absolutely suffers by cutting that corner in my opinion. Removable synthetic insoles are not as durable and will need replacing; and do not mold to your foot permanently to perfection like a hard leather insole. And it really doesn't lock that foot in place like a traditional hard leather insole (in my experience albeit I have not tried Chisos insoles, but this has been claimed by many bootmakers and they never feel as good in my experience). It is the only thing holding me back from your boots because I love the offerings and the quality everywhere else. Till then I gotta stick with my Hondos. Traditional through and through for a better price and equal quality construction. One day I will have to bite the bullet because they look too damn good and Will just seems like a good dude, but I just have PTSD from every other boot manufacturer telling me how great their insoles are.
Can’t wait to see y’all in early March and find the perfect pair of boots.
Can't wait to meet you as well! Safe travels! - Allison
Really thinking about ordering a pair. I always preferred the round toe.
The round toe is classic! - Allison
I have a pair of Roughout No. 2 en route to me. Hoping to get the perfect fit. Cheers!
Great video I feel better about my 1st pair of new boots that are a bit snug.
Love watching videos like this. Half sizes are just a way to tease people. I should wear a 13.5. Nobody makes a 13.5. So I either have heels sliding around in 14s or get a python squeeze in a 13. You know the answer. You make that answer for every size below mine. Illogical that those of us with larger feet are expected to just suck it up.
You could grab the 14 and put a thin extra insole under our removable comfort insole. That'll get you the half size fit!
I bought a lucchese johannes boots brown color. From the shelf. I fell in love right there a piece of art perfect in all ways. $1600
Lucchese does make a beautiful boot, but whenever you're in need of another pair, I think you'll be quite satisfied if you give Chisos a shot!
Wore cowboy boots some yrs ago but over time my foot grew from lifting heavier. Is that due to the arch in my feet? Orr do I have to order a size as you say smaller or in my case perhaps bigger? Thanks. Oh. Also, im a 11 1/2 generally. or 11.
Try an 11 and we'll do free exchanges if needed!
Got my first boots, Roper size 10D. They fit good on the instep but slightly loose on the heel and when i walk my feet slip a little to the front. Is this normal? I dont find them uncomfortable
Ultimately, it's your personal preference that matters! Generally speaking, however, I would try a half size down. You don't want to slip to the front. In the meantime, try thicker socks. Or even put some thin material in just the heel area to make them fit a little tighter. Cheers on getting your first boots!
I CAN NOT find a cowboy boot to fit my feet. I have a long foot, wide toe box and a super flat/thin knuckle area just before the ankle. I've tried almost everything to get boots to fit and the closest I can get is finding an all leather boot made without an insole and adding my own to fill up the space. If I size down, my toes get absolutely squashed, if I get a narrow (which no one makes) they are more snug on the front half of my foot but almost no improvement around the vamp area when snugness really matters. I am ready to give up 😆
You should give us a shot! We've helped many customers who could never get the right fit in other brands!
I have a high Arch and its hard to get my foot past the center point when i do the boot fits fine.
Nice video on boots. Howdy from Dallas.
You don’t offer any wide sizing E/EE. I’m not into sizing up to accommodate for width when the length becomes excessive (keeping in mind most leather footwear accounts for to wiggle and adds about 1-1.5inch in length.) How do you accommodate for this variance in foot width? Is Your D standardized like most shoes. In most leather I’m EE. But i wear a standard 11D in Vans sk8 high/ Jordan 1 mid, without any fitment issues. Which doesn’t translate to leather. One brands E = D (engineer boots)
We offer EE in three colors for the Chisos No. 2, Sean! Worth a shot.
@@Chisosyou sure do! Thanks for the response.
I just got some Durangos square toes for work, but they fill a lil loose. Putting them on isn't a problem. They'll slip right on. Should I go half a size down or wait to see what happens? Steel toe slip resistant boots
Howdy! We would suggest you go down a half size. It sounds like they may stretch to be too loose on you if you just stick with that pair! Thank you, Allison
Can you also just remove the cushion insole if they’re a little too tight?
Yes, absolutely. You can wear Chisos without the comfort insole. We'd recommend adding a thin insole, but going zero works, too!
Do you guys ship to United Kingdom?
We do indeed! Just enter your address at checkout for shipping costs, taxes, etc. Email us with any sizing questions! howdy@chisos.com
I want a pair of cowboy boots but I have one major concern... Well two actually. 1. I have extremely wide feet. 2. I don't want to get bunions. I've tried on running shoes with a "wide toe box" and my toes still felt extremely squished. Is it a bad idea to size up so that the widest part of the boot is at my toes so the boot is more anatomical and foot shaped or am I completely mad?
Thanks!
TLDR: Can I size up boots to allow the boots widest part to be at my toes and let them REALLY splay out or am I completely mad?
You're not completely mad, just partially ;) Have you tried a EE wide boot before? I'd recommend starting with the Chisos No. 2 in EE width. And then you can size up a half size if needed!
@@Chisos haha, aren't we all! I'll try it out, thank you!
What sort of socks are needed ?? Sheers or thick ?
...normal?
#2 Rough out, #6 brushed brown, #2 ostrich, and just ordered #2 brushed brown. Love my Chisos, thank you Will
Love it! Thank you!
Hey a quick question, what if their loose. I mean I've got a inch of heel slip approx so is it fine or should i do something about it?
Cause I'm confused if I'm just dumb and don't know these how boots work or I'm onto something and their loose. Please guide me
They sound a little loose. But, ultimately, if you like 'em the way they are, then it's fine. If you want less heel sleep, add a really thin insole. If it cramps your toes, then cut it to only be under your heel. Obviously try thicker socks. You could also press in the sides of the heel counter with your hands to make it tighter.
@@Chisos thanks for the advice. I really didn't expect a reply. So wonderful to know that you read and reply to all the comments. Im actually buying a used pair of chisos because i exhausted my budget buying a useless pair which were too loose. They're the number 2 brushed brown, its still a bit up from my budget but yeah that'll be my first proper boot. I'm sure they'll be great, I just had a bad experience in the boot market so I'm a bit sceptical now lol. Sorry for the rant
Should I follow this if I’m trying to grow into them?
What size do you normally wear?
i had a cowboy phase when I was younger and as I watch videos about boot fitting I'm realizing how bad my mom was at giving me the right size, its also a reason I was almost hit by a train too.
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WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR HAT AT? IS IT A CUSTOM-FITTED HAT? THANKS
That's a 7x by Resistol, my good man!
@@Chisos thanks for replying. Im in detroit mi . Love to have one.,no cowboy shops around here. Also going to purchase my first pair of boots from u soon.,
@@Chisos one more question! Did u reshape your hat or is that a stock design.
@@paulwilliamsd the hat comes flat, so any hat shop can modify it to your desired shape!
@@Chisos oic ok. Thanks u see how ignorant i am. Need to make a trip to texas and get fitted for a hat.
Is it okay for them to crease on the top part of your foot?
Yes, that is expected. The origin of the "toe bug"-the piping and stitching on top of that part of your foot-is to hide this inevitable crease in cowboy boots. As you break in the leather, softening it, and bending it in that spot repeatedly, it is going to form a crease.
I plan on stopping in on my way to Fredericksburg
We love that! Also a great stopping point; we love Fredericksburg! Thank you, Allison
If your toes are snug left to right wouldn't you go up a width not a size? If they are snug at the end then sure go a bigger size?
Going up a half size increases both the width and the length-but only 4mm in length. And lots of small bootmakers, ourselves included, don't carry multiple widths. But if the length is good and your bootmaker of choice offers a wider width, you are correct!
@@Chisos Ok thank you for the reply
Damn these boots are pricey!
The price reflects the quality! This isn't just any Cowboy Boot, it's a handcrafted boot made the old fashioned way!
great advise
Does anyone know how chisos sizing is compared to Red Wing Boots? I live in Germany and unfortunaly redwing and solovair are the only Boots i can compare sizing in. In Red Wing ironrangers i have us12 so im thinkinking about getting the No. 2s in 12,5 :)
Greetings from Germany
Howdy Hartdolf! In our experience, Iron Rangers are a half size to a full size smaller than our boots. Shoot us an email at howdy@chisos.com so we can better help get your sizing correct the first time! - Allison
Is heel slip up and down? Or forward and back
Up and down.
Forward and back means the boot is too large and the instep is not holding you in place!
@@Chisos got a foot smaller than the other, guess I gotta find some bigger socks or an insole
that'll do the trick! @@SpicySharp
Got mine a few months ago brown No. 1). Ordered half size down but it was too tight on the top of the boot. Ordered half size up and they felt better but stretched to the point of being too floppy. Feels like I’m wearing flip flops. Tried adding a thin insole on the one that felt looser and it ended up stretching to the point of being floppy again. I suppose it wasn’t meant to be.
@Johulu - what's your order number? We'll reach out and see how we can help!
@@Chisos Thanks for reaching out. Order number's 6414.
We'll get in touch with you today! Thank you, Allison
@@Chisos are y'all still planning on contacting me? I can email instead if you prefer.
This is an EXCELLENT video!
Thanks David! 🤠🙌
I bought cowboy boots in Rapid City in the 70's and there wasn't any "breaking period" needed.
Every boot is different!
I have wide feet like a duck could i comfortably wear a pointed toe boot?
define "comfortably"
Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
adverb
1.
in a physically relaxed way that is free from constraint.
"he lounges comfortably in an armchair"
2.
in a way that gives as much space as is needed or wanted.
"their furnishings fit comfortably inside it"