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Crizzlelovesyou

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Like others have said, same size as your 2030. Definitely do not size down if you have width issues, as the last is really more of a D (even though it uses the British E fitting). I think these are one of the sharpest looking boots out there, especially when viewed from above, such a sleek profile. I'm not sure when the Teak was released, but I know Sky Valet shoes in DC sells it.
The british E is roughly equal to the american D width anyhow right?
I need y'all to stop talking about connistons and harlechs though. I've almost gone in on both so many times and I need to stay strong, especially with that stimulus coming through soon.

If they ever did a textured shell harlech it's over for me though ngl.
 

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The british E is roughly equal to the american D width anyhow right?
I need y'all to stop talking about connistons and harlechs though. I've almost gone in on both so many times and I need to stay strong, especially with that stimulus coming through soon.

If they ever did a textured shell harlech it's over for me though ngl.
C&J is the best deal in retail shell IMO. Just got my Galway 2s from the GMTO.
 

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+1 on this comment in my case.
(8 in 2030, 8 UK in Coniston 325 last for me)

Like others have said, same size as your 2030 (8 in 2030, 8 UK in Coniston for me). Definitely do not size down if you have width issues, as the last is really more of a D (even though it uses the British E fitting). I think these are one of the sharpest looking boots out there, especially when viewed from above, such a sleek profile. I'm not sure when the Teak was released, but I know Sky Valet shoes in DC sells it.
 
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Thank you for using brannock as a reference ??
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Of course, my child.
 

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C&J is the best deal in retail shell IMO. Just got my Galway 2s from the GMTO.

Agree. Price is "fair" and generally seem to be somewhat more readily available in rare shell compared to say Alden. I was able to pick up a pair of Whiskey Cordovan Harvard II loafers pretty easily.
 

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First off, we shouldn't be comparing our size in 2030 and 325. Many people go half to full size down from brannock (no real majority one way or another) on 2030. The 325 is a true to size fitting last. The majority will take one size down from their brannock given it's UK sizing and only a handful will take half size down and usually because they have a wide foot. While it is a voluminous last (higher instep/higher toe box) it is not a long last by any means.
 

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Seems totally doable for people with narrower feet, since the 325 is a rather long last.

I've got the Pembroke LWB and Conistons (Dark Brown Rough Out, real nice BTW) and though they are both 325's, the Coniston does wear slightly larger.
 

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Today’s my birthday, btw! If you guys are interested, maybe GMTO a bench? Preferably oak.
I've got wider hips, can we do a bench in 2055 last?
 

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