I'm currently in discontinued Jackson Competitors (B width) and I've been thinking about getting new boots for quite some time now and hoping to stay in Jacksons, if possible.
Given their new product line I was wondering how their new boots, built on the Elite last, compare to their old line, i.e. my old boots.
So far I've only been able to try on their new Freestyle model, because they were the only ones available in my size at the store at that time. I'm obviously not considering those, since they don't have enough support, I just wanted to check if the new shape agrees with my feet. But they were so soft and comfy, literally like a pair of slippers, because the padding was so squishy and comforming readily to the feet, I'm afraid it didn't tell me much about how their higher level boots will fit me. :confused2:
(I was also surprised that a not-yet-broken-in boot that's only around 5-10 points softer than my old boots is so pliable and comfortable. My Competitors felt like wearing concrete back when I first got them. )
I know about the split width sizing, but that refers to the ball vs. heel, meanwhile I struggle with achieving a snug fit around the middle of my foot in my old boots. So I'm mostly curious how the split width fits around that part of the foot compared to their old boots with one size back to front.
I will have to travel to visit (an)other store(s) to try on other boots, and since not every store carries all brands, I need to weigh my options which store(s) exactly I should visit (never mind Covid-19 having thwarted any travel plans for the past months).
Also, I have no idea what my foot shape is, so it's difficult to get an idea of which boots are potentially a good fit.
I was hoping for some input from people who have experience with both types of Jackson boots.
ETA: If I buy a boot built on the Elite last with its split width sizing and it's a size B for instance... does that mean it's a B in the ball and an A in the heel? Or is it a C in the ball with a B heel? (I know they're currently switching to a R and W sizing system, but some of their older models still have the AA, A, B, C... sizing, hence my question)
Given their new product line I was wondering how their new boots, built on the Elite last, compare to their old line, i.e. my old boots.
So far I've only been able to try on their new Freestyle model, because they were the only ones available in my size at the store at that time. I'm obviously not considering those, since they don't have enough support, I just wanted to check if the new shape agrees with my feet. But they were so soft and comfy, literally like a pair of slippers, because the padding was so squishy and comforming readily to the feet, I'm afraid it didn't tell me much about how their higher level boots will fit me. :confused2:
(I was also surprised that a not-yet-broken-in boot that's only around 5-10 points softer than my old boots is so pliable and comfortable. My Competitors felt like wearing concrete back when I first got them. )
I know about the split width sizing, but that refers to the ball vs. heel, meanwhile I struggle with achieving a snug fit around the middle of my foot in my old boots. So I'm mostly curious how the split width fits around that part of the foot compared to their old boots with one size back to front.
I will have to travel to visit (an)other store(s) to try on other boots, and since not every store carries all brands, I need to weigh my options which store(s) exactly I should visit (never mind Covid-19 having thwarted any travel plans for the past months).
Also, I have no idea what my foot shape is, so it's difficult to get an idea of which boots are potentially a good fit.
I was hoping for some input from people who have experience with both types of Jackson boots.
ETA: If I buy a boot built on the Elite last with its split width sizing and it's a size B for instance... does that mean it's a B in the ball and an A in the heel? Or is it a C in the ball with a B heel? (I know they're currently switching to a R and W sizing system, but some of their older models still have the AA, A, B, C... sizing, hence my question)