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Jonah.Y
89
Oct 9, 2017
I'm interested in this drop but the nearly 5 month wait is kind of bothersome. Since the black and dark brown are in stock at J. Fitzpatrick's website, is the long lead time for the burgundy and copper colors, like a GMTO?
Also, I'll check styleforum to get more advice on sizing, but would anyone here be able to suggest the correct size if I'm a 9.5D on a few Allen Edmonds lasts? When Massdrop says to size half a size down from AE, do they mean half a size after converting to UK, e.g. 9.5US -> 8.5UK -> 8UK, for this last?
Bond007
66
Oct 9, 2017
Jonah.YI have several pairs of JF shoes (including the LPB last) and all are one full size down from my AE. Example AE 10D for me = JF 9E (E being normal). Just as the drop says "This shoe runs generously sized" so a half size is not going to be enough. Sometimes depending on the socks I am wearing the one whole size down seem not enough since these are Generous in fit. IMO if you only go down a half size you will need to wear very thick socks and not enjoy the good fit of JF shoes. Again I have 10 pairs of JF shoes and at one point over 20 pairs of AE, I have a good idea how they compare in fit.
Jonah.Y
89
Oct 9, 2017
Bond007Great, thank you so much for your advice.
Jonah.YThe nearly 5 month wait is probably not going to be that long, but one has to take into account the drop is 8 days, over this time period is a 3 week factory closure for Christmas too. Taking those into account it is under 4 months which is standard for MTO. Also have to take into account that they get shipped to the MD warehouse (takes about a week), then they need to sort out the purchases.
As per size vs AE, it was poorly worded and I am having them correct it. But if you are say Park Avenue in US9.5D, the UK8.5 will probably be big, so Uk8 would probably be better. Might be snug at first but wholecuts should air on the side of snug as they give the most.
Jonah.Y
89
Oct 9, 2017
TheShoeSnobTheShoeSnob himself! Love the blog, thanks for the sizing advice. I find the 65 AE last a little loose in 9.5D so I really appreciate the advice to go with the 8UK.
Jonah.Ymy pleasure Jonah and thanks for all of your support!
Jonah.Y
89
Mar 3, 2018
TheShoeSnobIf anyone reads this in a future drop, I want to say that the advice to get the 8UK was spot-on. The shoes fit perfectly and aren't tight in the toe box at all.
The only issue is the dye job on my burgundy pair is bad: a 1.5 inch dark spot on the outside of the laces, a lighter shade around the heel, and dark streaks near the soles. I'm trying to see what Massdrop and I can do to resolve the problem.