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#691
Any Pistol owners here? I just purchased my first pair and I'm freaking out over the sizing a bit... I'm usually a 37 but the Acne Studios customer service suggested that 36 with Pistols might fit me better since I'm a 37 with Jensens. I bought the Pistols in 36 and they fit well, the heel is really sturdy and fits perfectly, my toes don't hit the end and have space, and I feel confident walking in them...

BUT, since I've started properly walking in them I've noticed that the little toe on my left foot is pressing against the side of the boot pretty hard and I'm getting a blister there now. I'm wondering if the leather will stretch and expand on the sides over repeated use? It's frustrating that the shoes fit so well everywhere else, except that one spot... I think I have slightly wide feet. :(
 
#693
annanas said:
I wouldn't worry, my Jensens are a 39, all my pistols a 38 and they are a bit stiff to begin with but they definitely give [emoji4]
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Thanks! I've been wearing them in the office for a couple of weeks now and finally today I could put them on with chunky socks and not have any discomfort. Now with thin socks they're the perfect size.

I wish I had studied a little bit more on these boots, as I'm now getting the problem with the zipper falling down on one of the boots. :hrmm: No idea why the other one is ok and the other's not, but it looks like it's a common problem for people with these boots.
 
#694
Bombalurina said:
Thanks! I've been wearing them in the office for a couple of weeks now and finally today I could put them on with chunky socks and not have any discomfort. Now with thin socks they're the perfect size.

I wish I had studied a little bit more on these boots, as I'm now getting the problem with the zipper falling down on one of the boots. :hrmm: No idea why the other one is ok and the other's not, but it looks like it's a common problem for people with these boots.
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the Pistols get softer and will mold to your feet with wear. I have mine for a few years now and didn't experience any problems with zippers so far.
 
#696
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and just wanted to say thanks for all the great advice and info here on the Pistol boots. I've been coveting them for over 2 years and couldn't get myself to just buy them. I kept looking for cheaper knock-offs, always sending them back, disappointed. Well, I finally did it! I bought them and I'm thrilled! I had tried them on a while back, but couldn't remember the size I was given. Anyway, because of all the sizing advice I read here, I bought the size 38 (I'm a US 8/8.5). In the past, I'd buy the 39, but given what everyone wrote here, I got the 38's and they fit perfectly! I was so scared as they were on sale at Opening Ceremony and I was buying them online. They were final sale, given the price. I love them! They're beautiful, fit perfectly, and I'm psyched to finally have them. I feel like such a big girl! :)

Anyway, if it helps anyone, I do have a wide ball-of-foot and a skinny ankle, making side-zip ankle boots a pain to size for me. Usually I have to go up a size, but I think the 38 was the right way to go. The heel is perfect. I have a pair of beautiful Barbara Bui boots that I'll unfortunately have to sell off, as the height of the platform heel tweeks an old ankle injury. I don't think I'll have that problem with the Pistols.

Thanks for all the help and advice! I was so grateful to comb thru this forum and get all that sizing info. Here's to happy times in our ACNE boots ladies!
 
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#698
Hi everybody! I bought a pair of Acne Jensen boots in dark blue grainy leather about a month ago. I originally wanted the black but the blue were on sale 40% off. I tried them on in the shop and the size 36 felt good and it is my regular size. The first time I wore them I got 2 huge blisters on each foot :( Had to wear uggs and slippers for a week for them to heal. After that I have been wearing them With very thin socks and pantyhoes. They have softened up a bit, but I still cannot wear them With regular Cotton socks. They are taking longer to expand than expected. I was hoping the leather would give in With 3 wears, but still not after 2 weeks wear at work. I will try to squize in a thicker pair of socks 30 min each day to make them expand more. Thinking I should have bought the 37, since it is Winter and Cold here. Would prefer to have thicker socks in them. Have any of you had this issue??
 
#699
Nanni84no said:
Hi everybody! I bought a pair of Acne Jensen boots in dark blue grainy leather about a month ago. I originally wanted the black but the blue were on sale 40% off. I tried them on in the shop and the size 36 felt good and it is my regular size. The first time I wore them I got 2 huge blisters on each foot :sad: Had to wear uggs and slippers for a week for them to heal. After that I have been wearing them With very thin socks and pantyhoes. They have softened up a bit, but I still cannot wear them With regular Cotton socks. They are taking longer to expand than expected. I was hoping the leather would give in With 3 wears, but still not after 2 weeks wear at work. I will try to squize in a thicker pair of socks 30 min each day to make them expand more. Thinking I should have bought the 37, since it is Winter and Cold here. Would prefer to have thicker socks in them. Have any of you had this issue??
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Exactly the same here! Just bought a pair of jensens size 40 in black but after 2 weeks of wearing them at work still have blisters. Just don't wear them anymore.. wish I bought them in size 41..
 
#700
Nanni84no said:
Hi everybody! I bought a pair of Acne Jensen boots in dark blue grainy leather about a month ago. I originally wanted the black but the blue were on sale 40% off. I tried them on in the shop and the size 36 felt good and it is my regular size. The first time I wore them I got 2 huge blisters on each foot :sad: Had to wear uggs and slippers for a week for them to heal. After that I have been wearing them With very thin socks and pantyhoes. They have softened up a bit, but I still cannot wear them With regular Cotton socks. They are taking longer to expand than expected. I was hoping the leather would give in With 3 wears, but still not after 2 weeks wear at work. I will try to squize in a thicker pair of socks 30 min each day to make them expand more. Thinking I should have bought the 37, since it is Winter and Cold here. Would prefer to have thicker socks in them. Have any of you had this issue??
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Yes, I have the exact same issue, I'm usually size 37 and sized down to 36 on Pistols. Fine with tights/super thin shoe liners, blisters and discomfort with cotton socks. The shoes aren't wide enough for my feet (I don't wear wide sizes in any other shoes) but the 37 is too big for me. :( I've had the boots for months but haven't worn them much because of this issue... Taking them to a cobbler to get them stretched helped a bit but they're still very uncomfortable and the leather is stiff and unforgiving. I'm thinking of getting them stretched again, I'm not ready to put them on eBay yet!
 
#701
Bombalurina said:
Yes, I have the exact same issue, I'm usually size 37 and sized down to 36 on Pistols. Fine with tights/super thin shoe liners, blisters and discomfort with cotton socks. The shoes aren't wide enough for my feet (I don't wear wide sizes in any other shoes) but the 37 is too big for me. :sad: I've had the boots for months but haven't worn them much because of this issue... Taking them to a cobbler to get them stretched helped a bit but they're still very uncomfortable and the leather is stiff and unforgiving. I'm thinking of getting them stretched again, I'm not ready to put them on eBay yet!
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Pistol has stiff leather but somehow they are relatively comfortable for me. My feet are small but wide.
 
#703
Hi everyone, I just bought a brand new pair of black pistol boots from Acne & wore them for the first time today and the zips keep falling halfway down after walking a few blocks. Is this a common problem? Is anyone else having the same issue?

I didn't realise the boots would be doing this when I bought them. The store said I can take them back tomorrow and they'll take a look at them - but I don't know if it's worth it, if other people are having the same issue. It's a bit frustrating having the zips fall down!
 
#704
samanthad8 said:
Hi everyone, I just bought a brand new pair of black pistol boots from Acne & wore them for the first time today and the zips keep falling halfway down after walking a few blocks. Is this a common problem? Is anyone else having the same issue?

I didn't realise the boots would be doing this when I bought them. The store said I can take them back tomorrow and they'll take a look at them - but I don't know if it's worth it, if other people are having the same issue. It's a bit frustrating having the zips fall down!
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They did that for me as well. Over time as the boots softened and broke in the zips stopped falling down.

Love how the boots look but mine have been a huge PITA to wear and they’re still not comfortable. Wish I hadn’t sized down!
 
#705
The boot bug is biting me again, lol. Love my pistols and one style I can't recall the name.
Eyeing the Jensens! They look so sleek. Ah, hoping for some holiday deals.
 
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