"A very nice looking shoe... but I feel like the sizes really run long on this one. I wear a 10 nike athletic shoe and I had about an inch of extra toe room on the size 9."
January 13, 2012
Aston Grey Rockcastle Boot
Aston Grey Rockcastle Boot
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Overall Product Rating:
(4out of5)
Runs Short
Runs Long
By: webdevguy
Location: Ohio
January 13, 2012
A great deal on a fairly good boot.
"First, I realized after I purchased these boots that they are second Aston Grey shoe I've purchased; This designer is really good in a variety of styles. The boot is classy and yet feels very solid. The leather is thick but not too stiff; I feel like this is a great boot for colder temperatures. There is a thin lining of sorts inside; so it's not just your socks + leather keeping your feet warm. That being said, the soles aren't exactly THICK... so this isn't a work-boot. I'd expect these shoes to wear out in about 2 years... so they probably won't see quite the longevity as my old doc martins (4 years).
I wear a size 10 running shoe (nike / asics) and I am COMFORTABLE in a size 9 in this shoe. I might have even been able to squeeze into a 8.5 if I really wanted a slimmer/tighter fit. I think the 9 is good for thicker socks so I'm happy with a 9.
My one beef with these shoes as is the case with most leather shoes I get from DSW... is that the leather is a bit on the dry side... and tends to crease and crack almost immediately upon walking around. This shoe will probably need a bit of leather conditioning and care before its really ready to wear. Its not parched... but its not supple either."