Sizing

Our boots are made-to-measure based on your individual sizing

We size our boots based on the stamped last size, which follows a scale that originated in Northampton, UK, in the 1800s, where one full shoe size equals one barleycorn.

If you know your size on the 55 last from bootmakers such as White’s Boots and are happy with it, you can stick with that size. If you're not sure, please contact us, and we can walk you through your sizing concerns. All sizes and widths shown are US men's.

We recommend 1 full-size down from your Brannock size for most people.

Width

About 70% of adults scan to wide widths for shoes, an E width (for men) or a D width (for women), and about 30% of adults scan to standard D width (for men) or B width (for women). However, almost 80% of all shoes sold in America are standard D width (men) or B width (women's).

This causes many of you to "size up" to get the correct width, resulting in a shoe that's too long. You generally want about a thumb's width of space above your big toe, and the widest part of your foot should line up with the widest part of the shoe, so your toe fold can crease properly along the ball of your foot.

Women's

Our women's sizing is 2.5 sizes down from your Brannock size. For example, if your women's size is 7.5, choose a men's size 5. We do offer women's sizes 6.5 & 7 (men's 4 & 4.5), just make a note in Special Instructions at checkout. Men's D width (standard) is roughly a women's D width (wide). A men's E width (wide) is roughly a women's EE width (extra wide).

Tracing

We would love the opportunity to consult with you individually on your preferred size, as we've learned the hard way that many of you haven’t had your feet measured since you were nine years old at Payless.

Start by downloading our sizing guide, and provide your current Brannock shoe size if known. While standing, have someone trace your larger foot, then wrap a flexible tape measure around your ball, instep, heel, and ankle (5" from the ground). Send us a photo of your results.

Be sure to wear the socks you’d typically wear with your boots, since thick socks can add 1/4 to 1/2 a size. This is the method we recommend for finding your best fit, and we will follow up with you with any questions. We offer a one-time exchange if there’s a sizing discrepancy.