Hook & Punch
Derby Boot
US Men's Brannock: 10.5D HTB/11 HTT
Munson Last: 10.5E
First fit is snug, would be worth switching back to my other EEE last
Self Made
Cost: 200 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: 10 months
I like service boots, I wanted to use CXL horse strips for a pair of boots, Tannery Row said they will do a single hide run of floral print for me. Therefore, these boots.
When I began shoemaking, I consulted Lisa Sorell on last fit, specifically for the munson last. We determined that a 10.5 EEE would be the best fit. I made a pair of mules and over time they stretched out to be almost too loose for wear without thick socks. I tried a 10.5 E last for these to hopefully limit that issue but I still may have gone too narrow.
I told myself "you should probably make a pair of boots for Thunderdome 5." Order was delayed, the maker had a busy life outside of his day job and made sure to get the boots finished absolutely last minute... What an ass.