Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some advice from people who have experience with LuosJiet boots and their different lasts.

I recently bought my first pair of Indiana Boots in size 43, width E.

https://www.luosjiet.com/products/indiana-jones-boot-mens-moctoe-boots-brown-grain-cowhide

Originally, LuosJiet recommended 43.5 for my measurements, but after watching several YouTube reviews (many people suggested sizing down), I decided to order 43E instead.

I’ve had them for less than a week and have worn them for around 5–7 hours total.

My current experience

• The boots feel quite snug.
• The main pressure points are my little toe and the side of my big toe.
• I usually wear fairly thick merino wool socks, because with thinner socks the upper leather still rubs too much while it’s breaking in.
• I can wear them for a few hours without significant pain, but I’ve already developed a small callus under my little toe from the pressure.

The good news is that my toes are not hitting the front of the boot when I walk, and I can still move them slightly inside the boot.

This is actually the first pair of boots I’ve intentionally bought on the snug side.

Previously, I almost always bought boots that were slightly too large because I was afraid of getting a pair that was too small. Those boots usually moved around too much and ended up rubbing my little toe because of heel slip rather than pressure.

Now I’m wondering whether these Indianas are:

• simply a proper snug fit that will become excellent after break-in,
• or actually about half a size too small.

My foot measurements

• Length: 27.3 cm
• Width: 10.6 cm
• Ball girth: 25.5 cm
• Instep girth: 26.5 cm

For comparison:

• Grant Stone Edward Boot – US 9.5 EE → probably my best-fitting pair.
• Jim Green African Ranger/Trooper – EU 44 → feels about half a size too large.

My main question

I’m already planning my next LuosJiet purchase.

I’m interested in:

• Munson CapToe Logging Boot -luosjiet®boots - Dark Brown Waxed Flesh https://www.luosjiet.com/products/munson-captoe-logging-boot-luosjiet%C2%AEboots-dark-brown-waxed-flesh#looxReviewsFrame
• T.G.Escape Boondoker Boot - luosjiet®boots - Yellow Brown Oiled Cowhide Reverse(Long hair) https://www.luosjiet.com/products/tgescape-boondoker-boot-luosjiet%C2%AEboots-mto-yellow-brown-oiled-cowhide-reverse-long-hair?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=82bd67018&pr_rec_pid=10197604335935&pr_ref_pid=10350559166783&pr_seq=uniform#looxReviewsFrame

Originally I planned to order:

• Logger – 43.5E
• Great Escape – either 43.5 or 44

However, after experiencing the Indiana in 43E, I’m no longer sure.

If the Indiana eventually stretches enough and becomes a perfect fit, then 43.5 for the other lasts probably makes sense.

But if the Indiana is actually too small, maybe I should jump all the way to 44 instead of only going up half a size.

Since returns from Europe are expensive and time-consuming, I’d really appreciate hearing from people who own several Luigi models.

Based on my measurements and current experience with the Indiana, would you recommend 43.5 or 44 for the Logger and the Great Escape?

Thanks in advance!