[AscotWithShortSleeves]

I find the 511 to run a little shorter than the 65.

Thanks. That's consistent with what I've read--which says it's also slightly wider. I'm wondering by how much and where exactly.

Would love to hear from anyone else who's a 10D on the 65, who has experience in the 511 last.

 

[AscotWithShortSleeves]

I find the 65 last extremely narrow in the forefoot. I have Strands and park Aves in 8.5eee, but all my other AEs are 9e. I have even gone to a 9d in one of the wider lasts, I believe it's the Gobi chukka on the (possibly discontinued) 809 last.

My only 511 last is a pair of long branch in 9e. They fit fairly well, but I probably could have gone down to the d width. They're not too roomy normally because I wear them with thick socks, but they're certainly not snug up front.

Thank you! This is very helpful. This tells me the 511 really is quite roomy vs the 65.

Given how massive the global shoe market is, it's amazing there isn't more size standardization. I'm a 10D in most AE and in my New Balance running shoes, 9.5 in my Alico hiking boots, and my uber-comfy Italian-made 15-year-old Hugo Boss laceups are marked size 9.