Truman Boots P-79 Last SIZING Video!!! 

I can't believe that Truman's sizing advice can work for anyone. I just visited the factory and I fit in a half size *above* Brannock. Having said that, now that I know my size, I'm looking forward to getting a pair eventually.

These sizing videos are some of my favorite boot videos bro- SO useful! Great job, and THANK YOU!

Thanks for taking the time to compare and explain sizing. You’re right about sizing being stressful but after watching mainly yours and Stridewises videos I have been pretty confident in all my purchases especially the Truman’s I just received. Both of you have been a lot of help and I really appreciate that. Keep up the great video’s.

Excellent!! Thank you!

man. this is so helpful. Particularly your experience with sizing up on the Danite sole compared to the Commando sole. I just recently encountered this issue, and thought I was going insane. Tried on a pair with a Commando Sole, and they fit great. Ordered a slightly different makeup with a Danite sole (I'm an EE width, so I had to order), and when they arrived, felt like they were about .5" too small, and have been thoroughly confused about it. But it's evident that the toe box has less volume, and the length slightly shorter than the Commando version as well. So seeing this video definitely made me feel seen haha. Much appreciated.

Excellent job!

Yes! Very informative video! Well done. Just wish you owned some Whites and Nicks boots, which is all I have at this point. Working to get some Truman’s and Vibergs, mainly after watching your channel! Of course concerned about sizing, but also arch support. Have gotten accustomed to medium and high arched boots. Somewhat unsure if I’ll like walking in a service boot style.

LOVE THE MARK ALBERT. I have a pair of his derby vans killers. I’ll have to size off of them for Truman’s since all else i have is Thursdays

lots of useful information, when I emailed truman, they said to use the same size as my aldens

Really appreciate this video as planning to add a pair of Truman's (Java waxed) soon!

This video saves life dude 😂

I think a huge factor to take into account is that some leather stretches and some doesnt. Like chrome excel stretches quite a bit and maybe a half size down or a narrower width might be something to think about. For shell cordovan it doesnt stretch at all so how it fits from day one will be how it fits 10 years for now for the most part. Also how the leather forms to the foot too as well with the food bed. The cork or leather in the sole will compress allowing alittle more room. Alot to consider but as long as the length is correct to your preference going alittle wide will generally be okay. Just my experience I had learned on my journey as I have a had a difficult time with sizing all my life with a club foot that is a size and a half smaller them my other foot, boot sizing is real interesting for me.

The reason for all the confusion is that most shoe companies do not relate sizing to the Brannock Device. If everyone used it as the standard from which to compare lasts to, determining sizing would be mostly a matter of how the foot measured off the Brannock Device matched whatever last a boot/shoe is made with. Simple really, other than variables such as personal preference (snug vs. relaxed), and sock weight.

Truman now has a Dublin leather model. Dublin leather is wonderful.

Love the videos. Thinking of grabbing a pair of black tea core leather on the 79 last. I have an Alden trubalance in 12D which fits me perfectly. Would you recommend the same size and will the Truman’s have the same comfort and arch support as the Alden? Thanks

Whats your thoughts on grant stone boots? They not only looking amazing but it seems like the built quality is just OMG....

Thanks for this video. I live in Ireland so the idea of ordering an expensive pair of Trumans and them not fitting and having to send them back has kept me from buying them. My foot size has also increased in the past couple of years so I wanted to be completely sure about what to get. The nike Running shoe comparison was perfect. Thanks!

Would you do a video like this with truman 20 last? Awesome video bro!

Thanks so much for this video. I’m contemplating nabbing a pair of the MTO Rosewood Horse Rump. I’m wondering if you (or any commenters) have experience with the Alden Barrie last (in which I’m a 11D in both boots and bluchers in shell), as that’s my best comparison from the main brands that seem to come up a lot.

Buying handmade boots online + every brand having different last = chaos

For thick rugged truman boots I would wear with thick socks, anything with dainite I would wear medium to thin socks. I would never wear thin socks on truman unless its a dress shoe.

Hi Dale, I am 10 E on the Brannock. After conferrering with the manufacturer (and in line with my previous experiences with other brands) I purchased the Dark Coyote Rough Out Cap Toe on the 79 last in size 9.5 EE. The right boot is extremely snug and the left boot is impossible to get on my foot. Very strange. Br Lars

I didn’t understand anything, and I just got myself a Trumans bronze moose boot in 11ee and it might be too big as I understand it

Hi Dale, many thanks for the informative video. Im about to order a coach rambler but concerning about sizing. And i cant go wrong as i live in Vietnam. My brannock size is us11E, most my running shoes are 11.5, i own 1 pair of thorogood 1892 beloit in 10.5D with generous fit which i like (already with an extra foam footbed provide by the brand). Truman suggests 10.5D. What’s your thought? Is there any additional footbed in the trumans other than the leather insole?

What are your feet measurements in centimeters and on a Branach device?

I'm trying to work out my Trueman size. I'm a 9.5 Brannock and I found my ideal size which is 8.5 US (in Presidents). They seem great on the volume and the width across the ball of the foot (about 100mm which is the same as my foot). I thought I'd try to use that to work out my Truman size. I always seem to be an 8 UK in boots for some companies this equates to an 8.5 US and other companies it equates to a 9 US which adds an extra layer of confusion into the mix. I can't seem to work out my ideal size in Red wing Mocs - The 8's are way too narrow. The 8.5 seem like they have too much volume and room in the heel whilst also being possibly too narrow. A few mm insole helps with that but then they may end up too big once the leather softens? I've spoken to Truman and initially they recommended a 9.5 in their 20 and 79 last which I felt was probably going to be a bit big as I'm never true to size in boots - I always downsize. Then I told them about my Thursday and Red Wing experience and they recommended an 8! I thought it was probably way too small unless they fit as big as redwing but much wider across the ball of the foot. If Truman fit smaller than Red Wing there's no way an 8 would be right for me. If Truman are a bit smaller than 875 mocs then an 8.5 could be ideal as long as they are not silly tight on the width like red wing mocs. I'm thinking an 8.5 or 9 could be a sensible guess unless they are huge in volume and width.

Looking to buy my first good pair of boots Im going to start with ones they have in stock instead of a custom pair. Maybe you can help I wear a size 10 timberland boot im sure that won't help much lol

What were the blue ones you showed in that pic? I am seriously waffling on the blue ramblers that are in stock now, the Ink model, but I just can't get over the hump.

Isnt it just easier to say, "Go down half a size of what you wear in a Nike" -- that works 99% of the time in all these bespoke booties.

If I wear my dress shoes in U.S size 8 and Wolverine 1000 mile's size 8 as well, should I get a size 8 or size down half a size like how their sizing guide recommended?

Thicker leather doesn’t change inside volume of boot.

Hi can you also do an Alden Indy 405 sizing vid, San Diego, California does not have an Alden store. Want a perfect fit.

For the 79 last, what is your Brannock Device size vs the size that you prefer?

So I just got my Truman Java’s the other day in 7D (same as Iron Rangers and my Alden Indy) and seem tighter than both the IR and Indy. I was looking at a pair of Viberg. I assume the Vibergs 7D would work 2030 last?

excellent sizing review 👍 May I know your foot length in inches or cm ? usually Japanese size 26 centimeters (10.5 inch) is US 8 in size. Many Thanks 🙏

Question for you. Can you do a Truman 79 as a 9D in an unstructured toe if I normally take an 8.5D Truman 79 in a structured toe. I’m a 9D brannock.

Can I ask for advice please. I have a sizing question, and trying to make right decision. I currently own a Coach Rambler 79 last boots with the size 11.5 EE. I’m fine with a thin sock but cannot wear them with a thick socks. How big is the difference between 11.5EE and 12D? Which one is wider? Thank you

My Truman coyote rough outs were true to size.

I'm skinny, always have been, I've worn the same size shoe for the last 25ish years... What's your brannock? Same as truman?

Good sizing method? A good return policy and luck

Does anybody have the Truman Java Waxed and Red Wing 8111...? Truman tell me I might be the same size as Red Wing but I might be half size bigger....so if anybody can help with sizing I'd appreciate it 👍👍🤔🤔

Bootmakers purchase the last forms from someone else. Last forms are sold with specific size stamped on them. Why don't bootmakers just publish the actual size of the last?

What’s your size for red wing iron ranger ?

I can’t believe you don’t have RedWings to compare with

Hey boss, thanks. Could I ask you to actually measure your foot length and width plus state your Brannock? If you have done this I apologize

Every time I follow the brand recommendations for sizing I always end up with a full inch in front of my toes (and sometimes more). It's obnoxious. I'm gonna go a full size down.