Incredible Boot! Not the right fit for me. *Review for wide foot buyers*
First off, let me say that I have been a huge fan of Origin for years. I own many other Origin pieces and will continue to be a loyal supporter of the brand.
I have never received more compliments! Despite having to sell the boots, I still think they deserve 5 stars. These are excellent boots in terms of build quality, materials, and overall craftsmanship. You can tell a lot of thought went into the design, and I really wanted them to work for me.
For context, I have a wider forefoot (left foot EE, right foot EEE) and a narrower heel, which is basically the worst foot shape for a Chelsea boot. Even in the EE width, I found the toe box shape to be a bit more tapered than expected, which created some pressure in the forefoot during wear. The heel is also fairly structured, causing heel rubbing nearly every time I wore them. I had the boots for about a year and wore them maybe 25-30 times, always with a wool sock, but I couldn't get them to mold to my unique foot shape.
I think these would be a great option for those with standard to moderately wide feet. For individuals with a wider toe splay, the fit may be more challenging even in EE. I also found the sizing to run a bit small. That said, I'm not sure that going a half or full size up would have remedied my particular situation.
I also have a pair of the Coronado 6 inch boot in EE, and this last seems to fit my foot a bit better, as the toe box seems to be a true EE.
Overall, a high-quality product—just not the right…