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Sorry about this...but I have another Red Wing sizing question.
I bought a pair of 9.5 Iron Rangers and they arrived today.
I was initially pretty set on getting size 9, but after faxing a tracing of my foot to Red Wing Australia, they measured me as a 9.5 and convinced me to try ordering them first.
The boots fit ok - left foot feels pretty comfortable and the arch seemed to be in a good position but my right foot (which is slightly shorter) was less comfy. They certainly don't feel tight in any way - probably a tad loose feeling if anything.
I need to lace them up pretty tight to suit my narrow feet and I'm getting a tiny bit of slippage in the heel when I walk.
I reckon they're possibly a bit too long - I have a bit under an inch (maybe 6/8ths of an inch or two cms) of room at the heel when I push my foot forward to touch the end of the toe box.
I plan on wearing these with thick socks, but also thinner ones (in an Australian summer).
I have pretty narrow feet, so I don't think width is going to be too much of an issue.
Any advice on whether to stay with the 9.5 or go down to a 9 would be much, much appreciated! Unfortunately trying pairs in a store is not an option for me.
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Great, thanks!
I've read that many posts about IR sizing, it's all starting to blend into one but I think I'll be ok with the size 9.
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All signs point to the Iron Ranger fitting more narrow, some would suggest almost C width. Be warned!
No personal experience, read it on the fedoralounge thread when I was thinking of getting some GT's - see here http://www.thefedora...eckman-Thoughts
Thanks mate - some good stuff in that thread. I don't think width is going to be too much of an issue because I have pretty narrow feet (they were swimming in the 9.5EE 875s).
Lengthwise is more of a concern - in the same 875s, I reckon I had 1cm or so (1/3 inch) before things started to get a little cramped.
Do the Iron Rangers run slightly longer than the 875 I wonder?
Unfortunately, ordering two sizes and sending one back with free return shipping is not an option where I live.
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Looking to buy a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers.
Does anyone know how the Red Wing 8111 (Iron Ranger) fits in comparison to the 875?
The only thing I could try on within a 3500km radius was the 875 in a 9.5EE, which was marginally long and too wide for my skinny feet.
I'm thinking the 875 in a 9D would have been ok - I know the last is different, but do they fit more or less the same size as the Rangers?
Thanks in advance!
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My pair arrived and they are absolutely stunning. Impeccable craftsmanship, and the SR3 denim is really lovely and has a nicer, softer hand than I'd expected.
Unfortunately, I appear to have measured poorly, and I'm really not sure if a soak will be enough to loosen these guys up enough to fit around my goofy bicycle-riding legs. As it is now, I can't pull them up high enough on my waist to get the top button buttoned.
Oof.
May try soaking, may just sell. *sigh*
They'll stretch a bit - my mustangs did anyway...
Check out my fit pics on pg 66 of this thread (taken presoak) - super tight around the thigh to begin with, but they've stretched out nicely in the space of a couple of days and are now a good, comfortable fit.
I was able to button all the buttons though and I imagine Cobras would be very skinny - kudos to all those who can actually fit into them...
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It would be pretty mad to get a pair of heavy Ande Whalls for this contest - just saying....
http://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/11/heavyweight-denim-championship-round-2-hwdc2/
Any plans on your next special roll, Ande?
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"*Serious understatement here. Immensely amiable guy."
^Truth!
I'd tend to agree with Ande's cuts being fairly slim - just bought a pair of Mustangs and they were certainly very slim (particularly around the thigh) to begin with. The pics are on the previous page of this thread.
I will add that they have stretched out a fair bit after the soak (I wore them damp for a couple of hours too) and now fit really well (pretty similar to my Levi 511s) - that's after only about 3 days of wear.
Will post more fit pics in about a week's time when they've had a bit more wear.
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Thanks guys - decided to soak and wear and I'll put some pics up once they start to stretch out a bit.
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And now a question for all the people out there who know more than me:
What's the fit like? Should I have copped the Mustangs one size up? Will they stretch and fit me well (particularly in the thighs) - the front on pic makes my legs look like a funnel.
I plan on doing a warm soak and then wearing the hell out of them - so some advice would be much appreciated before I commit to the soak.
For the record, I'm 5'11 and 67kg (148 pounds) with a reasonably slim build - I run quite a bit, hence the large thighs.
Thanks all.
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And perhaps most importantly, the fit:
- I sent Ande the following measurements from a pair of Levis 511 (31x32) - a year and a half old or so haven't been washed in a while, so they fit pretty nicely (with just a bit of extra room in the waist perhaps):
- Waist: 31
- Front rise: 9.25
- Back rise: 13.5
- Top Thigh: 10.5
- Mid Thigh: 8.5
- Knee: 7
- Leg Opening: 7
- Inseam: 30.5
- Waist: 31
The 511s:
- Based on that, I copped Mustangs in a size 29x34 (Ande helped with the decision). I wanted a bit extra in the inseam and a tad less in the waist.
- Pre-soak fitting notes:
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Rise: Noticeably higher than the 511s. Feels a little foreign to me, but I've been wearing lower rise jeans for a while now. Looks at bit strange to me as well, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
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Thighs:These are pretty tight at the moment, particularly around the thighs - noticeably tighter than the 511s. Hoping for a bit of stretch after the initial soak as I wear them in.
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Waist:No problems there - buttoned up pretty easily (again on the tight side, though) I think they'll stretch to a pretty comfortable size.
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Lower leg: Digging the cut through the lower leg - fairly slim, without being super skinny.
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Rise: Noticeably higher than the 511s. Feels a little foreign to me, but I've been wearing lower rise jeans for a while now. Looks at bit strange to me as well, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Ande Whall Mustangs: 29x34.
Well there you have it - a Whall of photos for anyone interested in getting some.
2 - I sent Ande the following measurements from a pair of Levis 511 (31x32) - a year and a half old or so haven't been washed in a while, so they fit pretty nicely (with just a bit of extra room in the waist perhaps):
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My Ande Whall Mustangs (29x34) arrived today, so I thought I'd give you all a good look at Ande Whall's package...
Sorry about the quality of the photos - all taken on iPhone4S.
This is my first ever pair of raws and I really appreciated being able to check out fit pics, sizing advice, etc. on the forums when I was hunting around for a pair, so I thought I'd return the favour for anyone interested.
General impressions first up:
- Ande Whall = Boss! Great guy to deal with - super speedy replies to emails and very helpful and informative when it comes to sizing. I sent him a list of sizings on my favourite pair of jeans and he recommended a 29 in the Mustangs (I was leaning toward a 30).
- I ordered during a quiet patch for Ande - placed the order on Sat the 17th, Ande completed and shipped the jeans on Tues the 20th and they arrived in Western Australia on Fri 23rd. Not a bad turnaround for a pair of made-to-order pants...
And impressions of the jeans:
- Look to be really well constructed - great details which can be seen on Ande's website.
- It's my first try at raw denim and dang! - they feel just about like cardboard when they come out of the packaging. Not sure if this is a sign of quality raw, but there ya go.
- Colour is a really nice dark indigo - the colour is really similar to the pics on Ande's site, so that's a good reference.
- Nice thick leather patch
- Loving the gold/orange stitching - again colour on the site is spot on.
Hoping these photos work:
Definitely hand-made. Adds so much character.
Notes on the fit to come...
3 - Ande Whall = Boss! Great guy to deal with - super speedy replies to emails and very helpful and informative when it comes to sizing. I sent him a list of sizings on my favourite pair of jeans and he recommended a 29 in the Mustangs (I was leaning toward a 30).
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Just took the plunge and ordered my first ever pair of raw jeans - Ande Whall Mustangs (29x34).
Looking forward to getting acquainted with the ageing/fading process...
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Hoy folks,
Just checking in with a note that I'm selling a much loved pair of 2012 AW Mustangs - 29x34.
Wore them well for about 12 months then went travelling and haven't worn them since.
Still a bit of life left in them, I reckon - see the Gumtree ad for details.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hobart-cbd/pants-jeans/ande-whall-mustang-29x34/1257858733