The Real McCoys

[Snowy]

Ben, with time it'll get a bit easier to take them off. Takes me close to a minute to take my engineers off. Any easier and it'd be too lose to walk in, so consider a decent trade off…

[Snowy]

And PS Fuck yeah on those boots! The toe track is visible even from here :o

[grandmasterben]

@davito:

How did you size @grandmasterben ? They are amazing arent they?

Yes they are amazing Christ these things can survive an apocalypse. Can't wait until the sides stretch out a little.

I am true US 9.5 brannock on my largest foot (only a little longer than my left one) and took a 9 in these.

Completely good in toes, instep, but a little tight on the sides. I think it's already stretching out.

Out of the box, lofgrens win easily for comfort. We will see about these

Thanks guys!

[grandmasterben]

Anyone have recommendation for boot jack? Guessing I need a really long one… It'll work ok for engineers? I know usually it's for dress shoes.

[jdl1279]

A boot jack works externally for removal…are you by chance looking for a boot/shoe horn?

[grandmasterben]

I definitely don't know what I'm talking about… I am looking for a boot jack.

About to pick one up now!

[jdl1279]

Something like this?  http://www.heelingtouch.com/item/Figurehead-Shoe-Horns-3193

[jdl1279]

For reference, this is a boot jack

This is a boot/shoe horn

[grandmasterben]

Holy crap. Just got a boot jack, seriously saved me so much time. Takes 5 seconds to get them off.

[jdl1279]

Sweet, they can be nice to have for a trim boot. I have an old cast iron scarab somewhere.

[davito]

@grandmasterben:

@davito:

How did you size @grandmasterben ? They are amazing arent they?

Yes they are amazing Christ these things can survive an apocalypse. Can't wait until the sides stretch out a little.

I am true US 9.5 brannock on my largest foot (only a little longer than my left one) and took a 9 in these.

Completely good in toes, instep, but a little tight on the sides. I think it's already stretching out.

Out of the box, lofgrens win easily for comfort. We will see about these

Thanks guys!

Sounds great @grandmasterben thats the spirit about horsehide, just break it in and enjoy, you'll get some nice individual graining and shaping over time. I still find these much easier to break in compared to my viberg horsebutt which took me over a year to shape.
The Lofgren is superbeautiful too probably my next after some time.

[Snowy]

interesting result. Am I the only n00b here taking boots of by hand?

[jdl1279]

Don't usually use a jack myself snowman, but they're good to keep by the door for quick removal if you don't have a spot to sit. They also make removing a boot with tight counters a lot easier

[Giles]

And great when your boots are filthy…..

[Giles]

@hajduk:

http://studiosixtysevenakaroa.co.nz/shop/cast-iron-boot-jack/
This for Haraki!

Thanks.  Will be taking one of these next time to to Japan…..

[Finn666]

hell yeah buddy @grandmasterben …enjoy in great health mate!

[Snowy]

Glad to know it's not some must-have thing I've been doing without all this time ::)

[superfuzz]

Congrats Ben! Enjoy them!

[grandmasterben]

10-4 buddies I will be enjoying these for life

[Snowy]

Horsies made to gallop for life :). Am sure you will. Look forward to many updates!