Church's Ryder 3 sizing inquiry

Batman007

Hey there fellow fans, recently I've gotten bit by this Bond bug for the clothing and style.

Anyways I'm going to purchase a pair of the Ryder 3 boot seen in QoS and I wanted to find out about the sizing before I pulled the trigger.

I'll be buying it in a F fit, and I take a US size 8-8.5. I'm torn on getting the boots in a UK size 7.5 or UK size 8, could anyone give me a recommendation? Does the boot run true to size? Or should I spring for the half size up? (US 8.5)

Your help is greatly appreciated.

titou2k4

Hi

I can help you tonight

i look my shoes

Becarfull there is 2 versions of ryder

crep and leather

Version of Qos is version james Bond life style web site

http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/churchs-ryder-iii

Batman007

That didn't help me at all.

I went with my gut and I'm ordering a US size 8 (UK 7.5) because from the small shreds of information I could find, it seems the Church 81 last has a somewhat roomy toe-box and that was my main concern.

TheExit148

Yeah that will probably work. I take 10.5D in Alden 405's on the Trubalance last and boots the Barrie last, Jack Purcell Converse, and Clarks Desert boots. I ordered 10F UK for my Ryders and they fit very good. I did the same thing when I ordered the Islays; 10E UK for those boots.

If you were an 8, the 7.5 should be good I would think, but it all depends on how you like/think your shoes should fit. It's very hard to know without trying shoes on, or getting sized up properly.

Gomers

Batman007 wrote:

That didn't help me at all.

I went with my gut and I'm ordering a US size 8 (UK 7.5) because from the small shreds of information I could find, it seems the Church 81 last has a somewhat roomy toe-box and that was my main concern.

Think you might be ok there. Mine are UK 9.5 in an F and although I don't regard myself as having a wide foot, they can get a little cramped after a while, should really have gone with a 'G' fitting.

You will love them though, superb quality. Just make sure you give them a good spray with a suede protector before taking them outside. I love mine, they just pinch a little after prolonged wear.

Batman007

Ahh I don't want to hear that they pinch! That makes me worry that I should have gone up a half-size. When they get here next week I'll try them on and give an update. I've worn a chukka before in a regular size 8 and it seemed fine though.

I think I'm just having a lot of anxiety over it because of the price.

Gomers

Batman007 wrote:

Ahh I don't want to hear that they pinch! That makes me worry that I should have gone up a half-size. When they get here next week I'll try them on and give an update. I've worn a chukka before in a regular size 8 and it seemed fine though.

I think I'm just having a lot of anxiety over it because of the price.

Yes, they are pricey but worth it IMO. Get a decent pair of unvarnished show trees too, keeps them in good shape and stretches a touch.

Batman007

Literally just got delivered in US size 8. They are beautiful and wonderfully comfortable! Anyone on this forum should save for a pair haha

00Tyler

Batman007 wrote:

Literally just got delivered in US size 8. They are beautiful and wonderfully comfortable! Anyone on this forum should save for a pair haha

Hey,

That's awesome! I was wondering, where did you buy your pair from? They're very difficult to find, even online, and I'm from Canada.

The only site that I found that seemed genuine enough was "herringshoes", out of the u.k. Thy retailed for the equivalent of 580 cdn,but they added an obscene VAT rate of about 30%!!! It would have come to about 800 for me. I don't think so!

A day later, I got an eBay notification about a pair in the states. Perfect for me, I'm a size US 11, and were UK 10, so 10.5 US, which is still fine. Barely worn, they had the box and everything. I placed my final bid within the last 10 seconds, but the other bidder came back at about 2 seconds left. They were lucky to get them for about $250!!!

I was disappointed after that, and am still looking for a pair. Sounds like to wider size G is better than the F? The ones I was looking at were F, and I have narrow feet, so I figured I would be alright. I would wear them a lot, and would want a cramped fit.

Thanks for your help on this,

Tyler

Batman007

I got the normal F fit which is working out fantastic for me, I enjoy a little more snugness in my shoes. But I ordered mine from herringshoes because the VAT doesn't affect me. I'd say take your normal shoe size or a half size up if you want a bit more room.

00Tyler

Batman007 wrote:

I got the normal F fit which is working out fantastic for me, I enjoy a little more snugness in my shoes. But I ordered mine from herringshoes because the VAT doesn't affect me. I'd say take your normal shoe size or a half size up if you want a bit more room.

Hey,

Thanks for getting back to me about this, I appreciate it as it helps give me an idea of the fit of the ryder 3's. I'll probably continue looking on eBay or other online stores.

Wear them well!

Enjoy,

Tyler

BlueBlud

Hey guys,

Could anyone advise on how these fit in comparison to C&J?

I have the C&J islays in 8.5uk and they are a perfect fit! I'm unsure whether to order these in a 8.5 or a 9.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

don p

im a 10.. ordered a 10 F and they are perfect,,

BlueBlud

Thankyou Don!

I am usually a uk 9, I just sized down half a size for the islays.

Does anyone else have any input on this?

don p

if your lucky... contact church... they sometimes ! sell slight seconds for far less than retail... they are helpful and will contact you,,