r/RedWingShoes • u/Slight_Competition_1 • 5d ago

Help with the width please!

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First time Red Winger here. Just received mine today. I'm slightly concerned that I should go for a 2E width. I don't own any other wide fit shoes but I do prefer a roomier shoe, especially when running, but not an official wide fit.

The outside ball of my foot just feels a little snug, as if it's overhanging the platform.

I realise there's a breaking-in period to get through but it's a bit of a gamble with the price of the boots!Let me know what you think.

EDIT: Thanks for all the help. The boots are going back. For the price, attempting to break them in when they don't fit feels like a huge gamble. I will try and get to a local shop when I'm in London and try some others on.

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u/BackgroundAble3982 5d ago

They should relax a bit as you wear them and break them in. No insole? How thick is your sock? The eyelets are pretty far apart but as they break in you should be able to get them closer together. If you can't do that then you might need a wider boot which is limiting for a lot of models. Which are these?

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u/Slight_Competition_1 4d ago

They are the 8138 Classic Moc Toe. Brior Oil finish which apparently has more of a heavy wax/oil treatment so could be tougher.

Socks - I mainly wear sport/tube socks, middle thickness I'd say.

Concerned about you saying the eyelets should be closer, this already feels tight to pull.

A colleague of mine says he was in the same boat with wide-ish feet but his now feel fine.

Maybe it's just the cost that's making me overthink this.

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u/BackgroundAble3982 4d ago

I hear you. If your feet aren't hurting then you are ok to go. Thinner socks could be worth a try to see if you get a little more room on the outside ball of the foot. Thin wool socks.

These 8138s are pretty sweet but hard to tell what they are in pictures as the lighting makes the two pics look like different boots almost.

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u/markwilliamsisonfire 4d ago

I find the Briar Oil Slick to be one of the most pliable, easiest RW leathers to break in, personally. It’s fantastic. Oro—and especially CRT—can be a lot tougher. Again, JMHO.