Cheaney

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Hurricane in Whisky Kudu today

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@shoefan57 You take your regular size in these ? And do you take these in the same size as a 12508?

 

[shoefan57]

@shoefan57 You take your regular size in these ? And do you take these in the same size as a 12508?

Yes to both but bear in mind that I find a lot of Cheaney lasts narrow so tend to stick to the 12508. I can also wear the 208 but not the new Imperial last. Hurricane in my normal size does make for a slightly more roomy boot but I wouldn’t want to go down half a size.

 

[shoefan57]

Another Hurricane for today, in last year’s Bronze Kudu. Very supple but thick leather, great boot

 

[DorianGreen]

Yes to both but bear in mind that I find a lot of Cheaney lasts narrow so tend to stick to the 12508. I can also wear the 208 but not the new Imperial last. Hurricane in my normal size does make for a slightly more roomy boot but I wouldn’t want to go down half a size.

This sounds good for my slim feet. Do the lasts feel narrow overall or just in some parts? In particular I need a last with narrow heels.

 

[shoefan57]

This sounds good for my slim feet. Do the lasts feel narrow overall or just in some parts? In particular I need a last with narrow heels.

For me it is across the widest part of the shoe and the instep. The 125 last and the Imperial last are especially problematic for me unless the 125 last is in a G fitting.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Yes to both but bear in mind that I find a lot of Cheaney lasts narrow so tend to stick to the 12508. I can also wear the 208 but not the new Imperial last. Hurricane in my normal size does make for a slightly more roomy boot but I wouldn’t want to go down half a size.

I agree with that assessment of Cheaney lasts. Many are narrow. I find 130 and 142 are a great fit and give room.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Anyone in possession of a Spitfire derby ? Photos would be appreciated

 

[shoefan57]

I agree with that assessment of Cheaney lasts. Many are narrow. I find 130 and 142 are a great fit and give room.

I must try the 130 last

 

[ForwardPleats]

This sounds good for my slim feet. Do the lasts feel narrow overall or just in some parts? In particular I need a last with narrow heels.

That was a big problem for me when I tried Cheaney shoes in the past. I found their shoes much more generous in the ankle/heel than Lobb or Edward Green. I thought at first the heel slip and such was just due to the very heavy construction of the shoes and tried to allow for break-in, but the issues never really resolved.

Highly recommend trying on in-store if you have that option. If not, you probably want to order your first pair directly from Cheaney online. They have really good online return policies and very fast shipping, so you may want to order a couple of your potential usual sizes to try on at the same time and then return the ones that don't fit.

 

[justsayno]

Anyone here has the Bowland boot? If I wear Alden Barrie last in 7E, and Viberg 7E, what size should I get?

 

[Schweino]

Anyone here has the Bowland boot? If I wear Alden Barrie last in 7E, and Viberg 7E, what size should I get?

I have the Pennine II boots on the same last and although the website states it is a true to size last I had to upsize half a size because of the short toe box. But maybe others have different experiences.

I wear them with thick boot socks by the way.

 

[hmlarsson]

I hadn't expected rain!🌧️ Not my usual choice for rainy weather...

 

[unknown_user]

I hadn't expected rain!🌧️ Not my usual choice for rainy weather...

Is that a tweed vamp ? People have been wearing that as a bad weather material for centuries. You may smell like a wet sheep and people will avoid standing near you but your feet will probably stay dry.

 

[hmlarsson]

Is that a tweed vamp ? People have been wearing that as a bad weather material for centuries. You may smell like a wet sheep and people will avoid standing near you but your feet will probably stay dry.

Yes, it's tweed. No problem with my feet staying dry, but I always have assumed it's better for the appearance of tweed to keep it out of rain.

 

[unknown_user]

I think you're fine with tweed. It's been a staple with the hunting, shooting, fishing brigade in rainy UK and because it is such an oily material it should shrug off rain. It was originally developed here in Scotland where it rains a lot and people pay an absolute fortune for tweed suits to then stand around in the rain in them. If you're concerned you could give the tweed a spray with one of the suede waterproofing sprays which would reduce the chance of it becoming saturated but I don't think it's really required.