Truman Boots

[cxzizou]

I've had a tough time with Truman's and sizing over the years but I think I figured out sizing. I now own 6 pairs and what I've found works best for me is: go TTS for the UNSTRUCTURED toe and go down 1/2 size for the STRUCTURED toe. I did a youtube video where I talk about this:

I have three pairs on the unstructured toe all TTS in size 9 and they fit amazing.

I have three pairs on the structured toe (which have caused me some grief): 8.5 in black CXL (fit just right), 8.5 in java waxed flesh (kinda snug, fits closer to an 8), and 9 in gaucho moose hide (big, fits closer to a 9.5). My first order ever of Trumans were a size 9 in black CXL with a structured toe and they were laughably large compared to my Alden indys in 8.5. Vince was surprised to hear they fit big, but he gladly remade them in a size 8.5, which fit perfectly. Later, I ordered a pair of java waxed flesh in 8.5 but they fit more snug and look smaller than my black pair. I ended up using a rubbing alcohol solution to stretch them some and now they fit pretty good. Because of this particular pair fitting smaller I decided moving forward I would order all size 9's, which worked out very well for the unstructured toe boots, however my most recent pair on the structured toe were the gaucho moose hide boots, and they fit VERY generously. I went and got some thicker inserts to throw in there, and they fit better but not I'm not 100% happy with them. If they weren't so rare I'd sell them and reorder them in a size 8.5.

I love my Truman boots and am happy to support the company. I have had a few hiccups along the way, but most of my experiences have been positive and I will continue to be a loyal customer to Truman

Probably you are right. I have a pair with structured toe of size 7.5, it is way larger than my other pairs such as Viberg 7 and Carmina Oscar 6.5. Then I give up on Truman after the first try.

 

[fabes]

Similar experience here. Went TTS on structured cap toe and definitely could have gone down a half size. Fit is a bit large and this is after trying on a few sizes at Canoe Club and feeling confident in sizing before ordering from Truman direct.

My biggest beef is that the insert they use is incredibly slippery and most of my slipping is due to the slick insert.

 

[aerosurferlv]

Probably you are right. I have a pair with structured toe of size 7.5, it is way larger than my other pairs such as Viberg 7 and Carmina Oscar 6.5. Then I give up on Truman after the first try.

Yes the structured toe adds a TON of volume to the toe box with Trumans. Moving forward I'll only consider unstructured toe size 9

 

[aerosurferlv]

Similar experience here. Went TTS on structured cap toe and definitely could have gone down a half size. Fit is a bit large and this is after trying on a few sizes at Canoe Club and feeling confident in sizing before ordering from Truman direct.

My biggest beef is that the insert they use is incredibly slippery and most of my slipping is due to the slick insert.

that's good to know, I too had bad experiences with their newer inserts. they were contorting uncomfortably inside the boot, slipping and sliding everywhere. I had to use shoe goo to glue it down so it would stop giving me blisters and shifting all over the place

 

[Mrfuzon]

Honestly though for the 100-200$ diff from Truman to viberg, its an easy choice.

Truman is a gamble with massive lead times as well.

In the past 8 months. They discontinued their MTO, then they brought it back in store. Then they introduced mto chuckkas and derbys online. So is it discontinued or?

The announced no more unstructured toes, continues to make them unstructured in various make ups.

Modified the last to provide higher instep, told no one. They removed the leather sock liners to the cheap cork ones told no one.

2 online sample sales ago, it was suppose to be the last online one, then they hosted another one.

Its really hard to take what they say at face value, then they'll make changes(not always beneficial) without notifying the customer base.

 

[Shalomp]

hi Mrfuzon

what are sock liners? do u have photos of both the leather and the cheap cork ones please?

They removed the leather sock liners to the cheap cork ones told no one.

 

[Jmccle2]

MAN this place has been quiet!

Truman whiskey shell cordovan for today.

 

[FENWAY]

 

[budapest12]

 

[Corso]

MAN this place has been quiet!

Truman whiskey shell cordovan for today.

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Gorgeous color

 

[Corso]

I didn't know this brand, thanks, these boots look better than similar brands like redwing etc.

 

[Shalomp]

anyone has the truman chukkas?

 

[Shalomp]

 

[stylish_raven]

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nice shoes bro

 

[longhuntr74]

that's good to know, I too had bad experiences with their newer inserts. they were contorting uncomfortably inside the boot, slipping and sliding everywhere. I had to use shoe goo to glue it down so it would stop giving me blisters and shifting all over the place

I'm considering replacing my cork footbeds with a piece of slightly thicker veg-tan leather instead...the cork ones squeak horribly in my boots.