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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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      cookiemonster
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      Thank u. EastWest 🙂

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      • derivative666D
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        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • SpaceGnomeS
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          Looking good D666!  Working hard as well!

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          • Megatron1505M
            Megatron1505
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            Easy style Jeff.

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            • BluegrassB
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              D6, really nice.  looks like they breaking in well  😘

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              • natehateN
                natehate
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                interesting new option

                don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                  an ultrasound only premium option i presume?

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                  • natehateN
                    natehate
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                    Nope bakers

                    http://www.bakershoe.com/display-product.cfm/product/custom-semi-dress-by-whites-boots
                    last two options

                    don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                      Decided to dye the midsole on these black. Probably switch to black leather laces as well.

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                        the shivman
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                        looks good, how did you get the scuffs out of the vamp?

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                        • urbanwoodsmanU
                          urbanwoodsman
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                          @the:

                          looks good, how did you get the scuffs out of the vamp?

                          Light coat of black shoe polish on the toe and neutral shoe polish on the uppers. I only did light buffing as I didn't want them shiny.

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                          • BluegrassB
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                            Def. cleaned up real nice - not overdone…

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                            • tigerpacT
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                              Yeah really brought them back to life

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                              • derivative666D
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                                "Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

                                "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                  Hi guys,

                                  There was an interesting discussion on SF about CXL leather not ideal for work boots for the reason that it scratches/cracks easily. Like other leathers it stretches and bends as any leather ages and takes on character. But the issue of scratching has me worried as the pic below illustrates. I was considering getting Brown or Burgundy CXL boots, but am now thinking about going with oiled or regular leather hide in the same color. Which color shades (exact name White's calls them would be closest to CXL Burgundy or Brown? What is your opinion on CXL leathers?

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                                  • tatmantallT
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                                    The scratches will add to the patina and will pretty much disappear with the slightest oiling

                                    "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                    • tatmantallT
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                                      On second glance it looks like a pretty good gouge which I would imagine could occur to any leather under the right circumstances

                                      "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                      • ChrisC
                                        Chris
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                                        CXL is nice enough, but I've seen lots of leather I like better.  All things being equal, I'd much rather have a nice oiled finish latigo leather for a pair of boots, especially a pair of boots that will be used for any sort of rough work.

                                        EDIT: the pair in that picture is owned by The Mexican over on SuFu, right?  If I remember correctly, he said he cut them pretty badly and then sealed the gash with glue.  His boots probably shouldn't be your guide on what to expect from CXL, since he seems to beat on his harder than normal.

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                                        • BluegrassB
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                                          LOVE cxl, soft, most beautiful patina imo. I had a nat. cxl belt before I got my boots and saw how it breaks in. But perhaps it is not best for a hardcore work boot - I would not argue that it is.  It's great for a light duty work boot, or in my case a motorcycle boot.  But perhaps someone who works physically hard for a living, and abuses their boots, appropriate to their occupation, could suggest the best alternative to cxl. As far as scratches it will happen in any case, with any kind of leather, any type of use.  It's not a problem for me.

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            I have Whites Oxfords in CXL, Bounty Hunters in Dress leather and SD's in Buffalo. Of the the three leathers I would certainly choose Dress leather for either work boots, or leather boots, it's more durable and over time will look better in my opinion, you just need to not expect results as quickly as you would with CXL.

                                            I'll state my previously stated argument for the record.

                                            Comparing boots to jeans, I would say the CXL boots are like a pair of Samurai jeans, you can achieve amazing fade results in an extremely short space of time in terms of wear and fades (jeans) or patina (leather). I would compare leather like Latigo or Dress to Iron Heart, you will get some amazing results, but you will have to work to get them.

                                            Personally, if I'm spending $500 and upwards on footwear, then I want it to last me, not look like I've owned it for 5 years after the first 6 months.

                                            Thats just me though, others might disagree…..

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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