Have a pair of Lapponia II’s on the way to my house as we speak. Curious on everyone’s experience with how they fit/their sizing relative to other models and shoes.
I’m an 11 across the board. Altra, Saucony, ON, HOKA Running shoes I’m an 11.
11 in my other 3 pairs of Crispi’s I’ve owned over the years. But Crispi told me to consider sizing down a half size for the Lapponia. Every time I’ve done that with any other type of footwear I’ve regretted it, so I just ordered an 11 like I always wear. Now I’m wondering if I screwed up haha.
Anybody have experience with the fit of the Lapponia relative to other Crispi models?
For reference, I’ve owned and worn:
Thor’s
Idahos
West River II’s (Scheel’s exclusive, same boot as the guide just with Nubuck leather instead of full grain)
Thanks in advance everyone.
4/11/23 UPDATE:
Thanks everyone. Got the boots yesterday and have been wearing them around the house since they showed up getting a feel for them. This is by far the most comfortable pair of crispi’s I’ve ever put on. My heels lock in tight with minimal movement and plenty of toe room (about a thumb’s width) to the end of the boot. Keepers for sure, without question.
For future reference for anyone who stumbles across this thread, I’m unwaveringly an 11 across the board in all running shoes and hiking boots. I have extremely flat feet along with plantar fasciitis, with a slightly wider than average forefoot.
4/16/2023 UPDATE: Ended up returning the Lapponia’s as the outsole started to separate from the boot, and as the leather stretched the toe box seemed to become overly generous introducing excess space and slop. Spent some time trying on other boots at Scheels and ended up bringing home a pair of Crispi Valdres. Not quite as light as Lapponia and a bit stiffer, but very comfortable and well made. Again went with an 11 in standard width. They feel very similar to the Nevadas and Guides in fit, but lighter weight and more breathable. Imagine if a Nevada and a Lapponia had a baby. Very underrated boot from what I can tell so far.
I think if it wasn’t for the sole separation on the Lapponia, I still would’ve returned them. The forefoot was perfect when I got them, but the little bit of stretch they had just made them too big after a few days, even in the standard width.
I’m an 11 across the board. Altra, Saucony, ON, HOKA Running shoes I’m an 11.
11 in my other 3 pairs of Crispi’s I’ve owned over the years. But Crispi told me to consider sizing down a half size for the Lapponia. Every time I’ve done that with any other type of footwear I’ve regretted it, so I just ordered an 11 like I always wear. Now I’m wondering if I screwed up haha.
Anybody have experience with the fit of the Lapponia relative to other Crispi models?
For reference, I’ve owned and worn:
Thor’s
Idahos
West River II’s (Scheel’s exclusive, same boot as the guide just with Nubuck leather instead of full grain)
Thanks in advance everyone.
4/11/23 UPDATE:
Thanks everyone. Got the boots yesterday and have been wearing them around the house since they showed up getting a feel for them. This is by far the most comfortable pair of crispi’s I’ve ever put on. My heels lock in tight with minimal movement and plenty of toe room (about a thumb’s width) to the end of the boot. Keepers for sure, without question.
For future reference for anyone who stumbles across this thread, I’m unwaveringly an 11 across the board in all running shoes and hiking boots. I have extremely flat feet along with plantar fasciitis, with a slightly wider than average forefoot.
4/16/2023 UPDATE: Ended up returning the Lapponia’s as the outsole started to separate from the boot, and as the leather stretched the toe box seemed to become overly generous introducing excess space and slop. Spent some time trying on other boots at Scheels and ended up bringing home a pair of Crispi Valdres. Not quite as light as Lapponia and a bit stiffer, but very comfortable and well made. Again went with an 11 in standard width. They feel very similar to the Nevadas and Guides in fit, but lighter weight and more breathable. Imagine if a Nevada and a Lapponia had a baby. Very underrated boot from what I can tell so far.
I think if it wasn’t for the sole separation on the Lapponia, I still would’ve returned them. The forefoot was perfect when I got them, but the little bit of stretch they had just made them too big after a few days, even in the standard width.
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