Garnet Rambler | Cap Toe

The Math of Footwear

Abridged Review: Excellent Product, 10/10 would recommend. Unabridged Review: Every few years I treat myself to a pair of Frye or Redwings for major life events. I recently open my first restaurant and wanted to give the next tier up a shot. I ordered the 9.5 Men's Ox Blood Garnet Rambler Cap Toe. I'm usually a 10.5 in your everyday Chucks, Vans, Nikes, etc. I size down to 9.5 for Red Wings. At the time, the only size available for the Garnet Rambler was a 9.5 and a 10.5. Truman's website says to size down a half size for Casual and Formal and size down a full size for Work boots. Even though The Garnets are categorized as Casual, I sized down a full size and they fit perfectly. Red Wings take foreverrr to break in, not sure how these will go but from the rip they are much more comfortable. Even a full size down the boots are still snug but not tight. It's a bit difficult to get the bridge of my foot passed the instep, but I'm sure that will ease as the leather softens. In my opinion: Listen to Terry Pratchett, spend the money, size down a full size (you can always put an insert in if your need to), and enjoy some of the finest made boots I've ever owned.

My 12th Pair

Like almost everything. Amazing fit. Amazing leather. Amazing construction. Don't like... a speedhook bending upward on day one. Had to push it back down. Wonder how long they'll last.