Breaking In Needed

IndigoJones9 months ago
Crush On Retro Engineer Boot 9013Suede Beige
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Maker

Crush On Retro

Model

Engineer Boot 9013

Leather

Last

Unknown Last

US Men's Brannock: 9D HTB/12 HTT

Unknown Last: 46D

N/A

VERY FLAT boot. Had to put in my high instep natural leather orthotics. Now the breaking in process.

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Crush On Retro

More about this item

Not even mad about the leather quality especially from a company I was very worried about purchasing from. Now that I have them, I’m impressed.

Why I own this

Custom
Style
Workplace Needs
Outdoor Activities
Formal Occasions
Other

The honest reason why I chose these is because I didn’t want to wait for my Wesco customs to be finished and with the temp dropping here in the PNW, I had to get a pair of boots, specifically engineer boots. I very nervous about purchasing from crush on retro simply bc I didn’t know anything about the company and the complete offers amazing replicas of American heritage boots. So I did months of research on COR and pulled the trigger. Throughout the process, they were very communicative. When these came in, i was pleasantly and gratefully surprised, more-so impressed with the quality of the boots (although the buckles could be a better and heavier but I’m not touching them much to even at all so I’ll just chalk that one up to the game). Other than that, I desperately need to break these in. I can just tell that once broken in they will be even more amazing than what they already are.

How I sized

Unknown Last: 46DUS Men's Brannock: 9D HTB/12 HTT
Sized by Maker

The maker ended up contacting me about the size bc they didn’t offer a 46 on their site so paid a lil more for my size with communication from the maker.

Ordering process

Purchased from Crush On RetroTotal cost: 270 USD Lead time: 29 days
Customer Service
Shipping
Direct Message
Online Store

Ordering process was great and easy. The maker communicated with me every step of the way.

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow
Extreme Conditions
Other

I’m a city boy so I’ll be using these as lifestyle boots, working around the city, I’m in the PNW so all the outdoor things that I stubble into, and while I work.

Leather

Suede Beige

Can’t wait to find out!

Fit

Unknown Last: 46DUS Men's Brannock: 9D HTB/12 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Added Insoles
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

A lil loose on the heel but nothing that my insoles and breaking them in can’t fix. These are a very flat shoe so if you have flat feet you definitely will want to get insoles have that have a high arch to them to help with the instep. Comfortable toe box.

Craftsmanship

Crush On Retro Engineer Boot 9013
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Hardware

I’m surprisingly impressed with the quality of of these. (The buckles could be a bit more quality and have more weight to them).

Sole & heel

Goodyear Welt10 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

These was VERY FLAT and I have very flat feet so definitely needed to put in my high arch insoles. But love the design, love the quality, love the durability and traction.

N/AWorn for 10 months, current heel

N/A there’s no heel. The sole is one piece.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I might get another pair after these get well broken in with.

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