Are those the Horween 1300BER's? If so, how do they fit compared to normal 1300's? I'm considering copping a pair but not sure if sizing is different due to leather lining.
I come from the perspective of a semi-wide foot, and I feel that the NB's with leather liners tend to run a cm or 2 longer in the toes, but the width is just fine for me when correlating to my typical TTS. I say that it's also true for the 1300 when considering NB leather iterations. Some people also say that the leather lining makes the shoe
feel a bit more spacious compared to the 'compression' of regular lining fabric, but subjectivity of our opinions doesn't mean anything until you try the shoe on, regardless.
For some its a nuisance to have that much room from the tip of your big toe to the end of the toebox, but personally think its much more comfortable to have a little space, also
so there's a bit of air circulation/ventilation which won't degrade the leather quicker due your foot's perspiration. Though, can't speak on how well the shoe age and if it'll shrink or expand over time, my pair is only a couple months old, worn inside w/ high socks a majority of the time.
Has anyone used any waterproof/repellent sprays on nb's? Like crepeprotect or liquid proof?
Just wondering how well they work.
I bought a can of Ralyn Suede & NuBuck Water Repellant from ebay a while back. Used it on some 1600s and 998s, and I'm not ever sure if I bought into a gimmick or it really works. After a couple of months it hasn't stained or made chemical blotches on the black suede I sprayed. Tho, Its impossible for me tell if videos online are BS (when they submerge the entire front part of the shoe and it comes out looking water resistant AF) because i'll never put my shoes in that type of situation, ever.