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    injunjack
    見習いボス
    Joined: 19 Feb 2010

    @Blackheart:

    We get ice & snow here in California Jack, just gotta drive a hundred miles to find it! 😉
    Never had a sizing issue with Wescos, I have size 7's and 7 1/2's. I've found out by trial and error that the
    higher the heel the more room you need, when I get boots with a higher heel I go a half size larger because
    your foot tends to slide forward when your heel is higher.

    That's one reason why I opted I lift lower heel.

    And to think of it, I switched Wescos insoles to thin leather ones, as I didn't like the bounciness of wescos insoles…

    last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 18:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Blackheart
      Joined: 4 Mar 2011

      I don't mind the insoles though leather ones would be nice…Can't find them here, just the foam insoles.
      Custom sizing can be tricky, I've never tried it, I just go with my usual size and when in doubt I go a half size
      up. So far it's worked.

      last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 19:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        demonito
        Joined: 27 Apr 2010

        ehhh. sizing issue? if its not too tight i suggest getting some boot socks

        last edited by 24 Nov 2012, 01:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Moonshine
          Joined: 4 Mar 2012

          @demonito:

          ehhh. sizing issue? if its not too tight i suggest getting some boot socks

          EVERYTHING is spot-on with these except for the toe-rub issue.  I'm sure that its due to the lace-to-toe design, which my feet/toes don't seem to like.  The left foot/boot relationship is going well, but the right side hasn't conformed just yet.  But to be fair to the boots, I've only worn them approx. 8 hours total, so I'm hopeful they'll come around.  And I haven't worn heavy socks yet so I'm sure that would help as well, I just wanted some ideas on how to get some quick relief if possible!

          www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
          instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

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            seawolf
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 28 Oct 2011

            The great thing about lace-to-toe is that you can make fit adjustments all the way to the toes. It might sound overly obvious, but try loosening the laces all the way down and see if that helps your comfort level.  I've had my Jobmasters for over a year now, and I still have days where I get that rubbing.

            Wait, I just reread your post. Do you mean the tips of your toes are rubbing or the sides?

            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

            @zeebeeleather

            last edited by 24 Nov 2012, 04:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Moonshine
              Joined: 4 Mar 2012

              @seawolf:

              Wait, I just reread your post. Do you mean the tips of your toes are rubbing or the sides?

              It's the top of my toes that rub.  I've got another pair of boots that have a formed toe box and they rub the tops of my toes too.  I don't think my feet/toes are funky (not in shape anyway!), so I'm sure others have similar woes from time to time.  I'll just keep wearing them a few hours at a time and hopefully the hotspot will conform soon.

              www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
              instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

              last edited by 24 Nov 2012, 23:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                seawolf
                Mod Squad
                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                Great plan!

                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                @zeebeeleather

                last edited by 25 Nov 2012, 01:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  nicecrackaction
                  Joined: 4 Feb 2011

                  i have owned two wesco's and they were 9,5 E, while my white's are 9E and 9EE depending on the model. (i add width to those i am lkely to wear with thicker socks). i'd say the wesco's run a bit smaller, but probably not a full size.

                  "A man of eighty has outlived probably three new schools of painting, two of architecture and poetry and a hundred in dress."
                  (Lord Byron)

                  last edited by 25 Nov 2012, 18:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Engineer boots inbound…..

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                    last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 14:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      demonito
                      Joined: 27 Apr 2010

                      yo g. youll have UPS pick these up?  im going to send you some pork rinds. tell them to bring a bigger box

                      last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 14:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        CLJ
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 26 Feb 2012

                        What configuration did you go for G?

                        last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 14:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          thomasnunnally
                          Joined: 5 Jul 2010

                          Nice G!

                          Out with the new! In with the old!

                          last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 14:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            I bought Eds….

                            http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4190.0

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                            last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 15:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              injunjack
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                              G, nice move…and no wait time....Finally you got yourself proper "boots" with shaft and all.

                              last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 15:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                I an 50:50 about whether they will fit, but if they do not, I have a benchmark to adjust from…..

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 16:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  davito
                                  Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                                  demonito I love that sole modification, wow nice statement
                                  G. what a nice purchase

                                  Cheers,
                                  David

                                  last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 16:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • FridayF
                                    Friday
                                    Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                                    I was wondering about the size of those boots.. weather they can fit you G-san.. IIRC you are a 9UK in most boots? Anyway, you'll figure out a way to make them fit.. Take away two more toes..?

                                    Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                    ~Shinici Haraki~

                                    last edited by 30 Nov 2012, 17:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • Clint_DC
                                      Clint_D
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 5 Jun 2011

                                      @astrogoji:

                                      would anyone be able to speak on the quality of the Wesco burgundy leather?  I know it is 5oz and 2mm thick…I posted a similar question in the Viberg thread because I really like the idea of the Merlot CXL but am not sure how it measures up against the Wesco Burgundy...if anyone has any thoughts on quality comparisons between the Wesco and Viberg engineers would be grateful.

                                      Sorry to be so late to chime in but the burgundy leather is beautiful.  It seems to be a little lighter than the black leather on my Jobmasters but I'm stil happy I went with burgundy.  My only regret is not opting for the leather lining.  I've always gone with unlined Jobmasters for my work and have been happy with them but it seems like it would be worth the money to add to a pair of Bosses.

                                      ATX IH Hoarder

                                      last edited by 8 Dec 2012, 05:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        seawolf
                                        Mod Squad
                                        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                        The lining is a nice touch. I did a black lining on my Boss boots, and it doesn't look like much but it feels nice, and gives the boots some support in the shaft. I was walking my brother-in-law through his order, and he opted for a tobacco lining, and it turned out great! I love the contrast in color from the outer black shaft, to the inner tobacco lining.

                                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                        @zeebeeleather

                                        last edited by 8 Dec 2012, 13:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • rocketR
                                          rocket
                                          Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                          R.I.P. Geo

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