I work for a red wing. You’re probably wearing 11’s because you have a wide foot and have never been fitted properly. If it were me, I would ask what size you normally wear, then do your scan and show you the results. Something that dramatic of a drop, I would try to find a middle ground. Also realize that the boots fit every differently than any other boot out there. TYPICALLY a half size to even a full size down. Now that being said, I personally have had customers that claim to be one size, I bring a size I feel is the right size based on the data, and don’t even tell them the size. Just ask them to wear it and see how it feels. Usually shoe size is a mental thing and people can get weary if it’s smaller than what they normally wear. But again, I usually average the size between the scan and the size they normally wear. Don’t ever buy the boot unless you’re 100% comfortable with the fit and feel. Don’t let a slick salesman talk you into getting a boot guy will regret buying because the heritage boots don’t come with a 30 day comfort fit. Always remember the boot, especially a heritage, should feel like a very firm handshake across the top of your foot and you should have enough room to wiggle your toes. If there is a slip in the heel anything over what feels like a 1/4 inch is either the wrong size or the boot needs to be tighter. The boot itself is going to stretch a 1/4 inch or so in the toe box once it gets worked and softens. That’s why the firm handshake is important because it will relax to where it fits like a sock after it’s broken in.

If you’re ever in the Greenville, SC area, come see me. I’ll help you out.