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    • AppfaffA
      Appfaff
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      @Engineer - the length and feel around the arch and toes is 100% perfect. Snug with just enough room to accommodate some stretch.  I'm sure the heel will tighten up as the heel cup molds to me foot.  Really beautiful boots. Glad I was able to snag these!

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        The heel slip will subside with time.  You can try heating the heel cup with a hair dryer and squeezing it. It will deform with heat…..

        "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

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        • AppfaffA
          Appfaff
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          Thanks for the heads up @Giles - ive worn them all morning and it's already a lot better. I'm sure forcing the midsole to conform is going to be a task in itself haha

          I've already gotten quite a few compliments from clients this morning on them. One of my 75 year old clients said "You look quite hipster today in your buck skin boots" haha

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          • seawolfS
            seawolf
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            The heel slip will subside, but you'll also get used to what little remains. It's a natural feature of engineer boots; one that I've grown to find rather charming.

            “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

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            • AppfaffA
              Appfaff
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              Thanks @seawolf !  On day 2 of wearing them and already notice it has gotten less "aggressive." Didn't have much heel slip in my Road Champs, but I'm guessing the instep straps does help a little..

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              • BluegrassB
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                instep straps help for sure imo….

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                • seawolfS
                  seawolf
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                  Agreed! Enjoy those beauties!

                  “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

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                  • chiverusC
                    chiverus
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                    Just received these bad boys from Paula. Build quality is amazing, definitely on a par with my Vibergs.

                    Custom Foot Patrol
                    Brown oil tanned rough out [same as per IHWE-Build-1]
                    Same thread stitching colour as IHWE-Build-1
                    Black eyelets and hooks
                    4 eyelets, 2 hooks, 1 eyelet at top
                    Sole Vibram 100

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                    • FinksterF
                      Finkster
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                      ^ Excellent purchase! … Patrolz 4 the win

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                      • neph93N
                        neph93
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                        +1! They look very nice indeed.

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                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                        • Dame Vera Lynn
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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          @chiverus:

                          Just received these bad boys from Paula. Build quality is amazing, definitely on a par with my Vibergs.

                          And I have to say, one of my fave builds thus far…..

                          "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

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                          • K
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                            I like the look of the brown oil tanned rough out much better than the Domain…looks more substantial and better color.

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                            • AppfaffA
                              Appfaff
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                              Really diggin the shape and feel of these Morrisons. They are a beast to break in but are getting better everyday.

                              What's the consensus on treating the burlap smooth out leather?  Thinking of maybe trying to darken the color just a tad, and I'm guessing since the leather has not be tanned, it could stand to be weather proofed a bit…

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                                superfuzz
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                                I've seen a lot of pic online of aged smooth burlap and they seem to just darken nicely with wear.

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                                • ChrisC
                                  Chris
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                                  Mine are in need of a cleaning, but here's what they look like.  I cleaned them once last year, and afterward gave them a light coat of Bick 4.  I left the tongues uncleaned and untreated, for comparison purposes.  When I get around to cleaning and conditioning them again, I can post some more pictures.

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                                  • AppfaffA
                                    Appfaff
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                                    Awesome! Thanks @Chris and @superfuzz

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                                      Authentic04
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                                      So glad I went with wescos! Placed the order on December 18th and received them today April 14th. Well worth the wait.

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                                        Peterpiper
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                                        Nice.. @Authentic04 What are the build specs? and a few more pics please..

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                                          Leather Configuration: Single Tone
                                          Rough Out Configuration: No
                                          Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                                          Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                                          Upper (Shaft) Leather: Burgundy Domain
                                          Lace Design: Semi Lace to toe
                                          Height: 8"
                                          Thread Color (upper): White
                                          Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                          Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks
                                          Midsole: Single
                                          Leather Half Slip: Yes please
                                          Edge: Brown
                                          Heel Lifts: Standard
                                          Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
                                          Outsole Stitching color: White
                                          Steel Toe: No Thanks
                                          Toe Cap: No Thanks

                                          I ended up ditching the half slip. I'll most likely do a double mid sole and full lace to toe next time. Overall I'm 100% satisfied with my choices.

                                          They've been on my feet for over an hour with no problems.

                                          Can anyone comment on wesco shoe fit compared to the jobmasters? I'd like to get a pair of shoes.

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                                          • AppfaffA
                                            Appfaff
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                                            The multiple different shades of indigo and black denim paired with black marks from my boot jack convinced me to throw caution to the wind and go ahead and dub the burlap smooth out.  I Left the top of the boot untreated, cause I figured I could always do it later.

                                            Anyways, the color turned out pretty cool! Still a nice lighter brown shade, but now more of a honey color. I dig it.



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