u/Bluewhite2022

Recently picked up a pair of Moc Toe 8138s in a UK size 8.5 (pic.1) and after roughly 5 days of wear I started to suspect I should have bought another half-size down.

However, after ordering a pair in size UK 8 (pic.2) to make a comparison I noticed that the imprinted Red Wing Shoes logo on the newer pair appears significantly more faded than the worn-in pair.

The original size 8.5 pair (pic.1) came from the London Red Wing store, while the pair in pic.2 were purchased from an Irish online retailer.

Is it common for the insole appearance to vary this much between pairs of boots?