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rydor5 karma
Thanks for the reply. Get a 9EEE last and I'll buy my next pair from you (probably natty cxl with red soles).
This recent pair, btw, have a Chromepack upper. I actually checked with you guys first, got a "probably not" on that kind of upper. It's ~10-11oz, thick like a beast, and super comfortable. Figured I'd give you a head's up, if you might want to add that to your selection.
Also, found it interesting that you say Quoddy isn't the same guys as they used to be. Can't find any info on that, but it explains why they used to run big (LL Bean Boot sizing) and now are TTS. I gather you respect them as a competitor, but are you friendly with them at all?
Also, can you settle a question from Style Forum, do you make any of the shoes for Oak Street?
rydor3 karma
A couple of things:
First off, I have a pair of brown cxl ranger mocs, and #8 cxl boat shoes from you guys. Both are 9EE shoes, and would love it if you guys could make some pairs in EEE. I know it sounds like a small step up, but mine are tight, and the CXL has bulged at my outer toe, but are the exact right length (so 9.5EE wouldn't work). Putting CXL on a shoe stretcher is also not really a great solution. As much as it pains me to tell you, I had to buy my most recent pair from Quoddy because of that.
Second: Any plans to introduce some goodyear welted and/or storm-welted boots in the future? The Blake construction is pretty good, sure, but it's not quite doable for me when it comes to boots, especially for water proofing the welt.
Thanks for the great shoes!
rydor2 karma
Excellent. Well, thanks for answering the questions! Like I said, I'm a loyal believer in high-quality, made in USA shoes, and you make great ones.
rydor2 karma
Well, once he makes the lasts, he doesn't need it to be a limited run. But I know that it costs a lot to make the lasts, and that he needs at least a few per size, just to cover any overlapping orders. But maybe if we badger them enough, be vocal. I bought my two 9 EE without even telling them that I'd rather a EEE. Others could be doing that too.
rydor19 karma
Do you have any interest along the lines of News Honestly legislation, similar to what is exists in Canada, where it is illegal for broadcast television news to present information as true that is specifically meant to be misleading or is known to be false?
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