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  • A
    Americanaaa
    Joined: 29 Sept 2016

    @jdl1279:

    @Americanaaa:

    my veg tan wescos came in

    they feel kinda dry and hurt my feet. should I condition them?

    I went 9 months before doing anything with the veg on my Jobmasters. The leather softens considerably with wear.

    hmm okay

    i guess im used to over conditioned leather cause every time i get a new pair of boots i lather them in something. also im used to that quick break in of horween CXL.

    guess ill give these time and break them in w/o anything

    last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 01:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • J
      jdl1279
      Joined: 3 Jan 2014

      The veg is Wesco's toughest leather to break in. You're probably already feeling how stiff it is. It softens to a great buttery glove like goodness with some persistence though.

      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

      last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 01:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Americanaaa
        Joined: 29 Sept 2016

        @jdl1279:

        The veg is Wesco's toughest leather to break in. You're probably already feeling how stiff it is. It softens to a great buttery glove like goodness with some persistence though.

        how long does the break in take?

        last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 03:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • J
          jdl1279
          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

          Really depends on how often you can wear them, what the style is, etc Can I ask where they're hurting?

          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

          last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 10:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • A
            Americanaaa
            Joined: 29 Sept 2016

            @jdl1279:

            Really depends on how often you can wear them, what the style is, etc Can I ask where they're hurting?

            it's the boss

            i'll try to wear them daily

            over the middle of my foot on the vamp area. it's tight and cuts off circulation if i'm standing still.

            think cold water treatment would hurt them? That is put them on, stand in a bucket for about five minutes, then walk them dry…

            last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 17:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • J
              jdl1279
              Joined: 3 Jan 2014

              Ok my Jobmasters felt very similar but gave after a couple weeks. Mine still squeak and creek after a year plus despite being completely comfortable

              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

              last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 17:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                jdl1279
                Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                Ultimately it's your boot. I'd avoid soaking them since it's veg and likely going to stretch more than you'd hope. My Warrens I had to take a hammer to in order to burnish down a seam that was biting my foot. So I can empathize with what you're feeling, but from experience would say wear a couple weeks and see if they ease up before getting crazy

                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 17:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @Americanaaa:

                  over the middle of my foot on the vamp area. it's tight and cuts off circulation if i'm standing still.

                  Take the insole out, wear thin socks then wear them lots. You should be good in a week or two.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 17:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Americanaaa
                    Joined: 29 Sept 2016

                    Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to take the insole out.

                    This is definitely the thickest leather for a boot I've ever had.

                    I have have a pair of them all too. Role club, Lofgren, whites,  etc.

                    Very impressed by these wescos

                    last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 18:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • J
                      jdl1279
                      Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                      Wow just wow! Giles, I can't thank you enough. Precisely what I wanted and the fit is perfect out of the box

                      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                      last edited by 21 Jun 2017, 21:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • J
                        jdl1279
                        Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                        And fit pics

                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                        last edited by 21 Jun 2017, 21:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • J
                          jdl1279
                          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                          @neph93:

                          They are lovely. I have a new pair of boss in the pipeline. Only a couple of weeks to go…

                          Any word on these yet neph? I'm curious to see the differences in our builds

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                          last edited by 23 Jun 2017, 12:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • G
                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            Yep,

                            I have them, but there are a couple of build issues I am not happy about.  I'm sending them back to Chris for him to look at…..

                            "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 23 Jun 2017, 14:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • J
                              jdl1279
                              Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                              That's unfortunate! Even the best of us have something slip by though. Hopefully they can square it up quickly

                              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                              last edited by 23 Jun 2017, 14:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                neph93
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                @jdl1279:

                                That's unfortunate! Even the best of us have something slip by though. Hopefully they can square it up quickly

                                Yes, they're a little delayed. I've seen pics though and despite the issues I'm very pleased, so waiting a little longer will be totally worth it. Look forward to loads of postings when they are in my hands.

                                Yours are looking beautiful [emoji7]

                                “Some of those that work forces
                                Are the same that burn crosses”

                                • Virginia Woolf
                                last edited by 23 Jun 2017, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • J
                                  jdl1279
                                  Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                  I'll certainly keep my eyes open for them! Thanks also, I'm absolutely in love with them.

                                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                  last edited by 23 Jun 2017, 14:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Dylansboss2D
                                    Dylansboss2
                                    Joined: 12 Sept 2014

                                    Try to take your inserts out and wear them, it will give you a little more room and help you with your break in:)!

                                    @Americanaaa:

                                    @jdl1279:

                                    Really depends on how often you can wear them, what the style is, etc Can I ask where they're hurting?

                                    it's the boss

                                    i'll try to wear them daily

                                    over the middle of my foot on the vamp area. it's tight and cuts off circulation if i'm standing still.

                                    think cold water treatment would hurt them? That is put them on, stand in a bucket for about five minutes, then walk them dry…

                                    last edited by 5 Jul 2017, 16:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • Dylansboss2D
                                      Dylansboss2
                                      Joined: 12 Sept 2014

                                      Let us know if that helps!

                                      @Americanaaa:

                                      Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to take the insole out.

                                      This is definitely the thickest leather for a boot I've ever had.

                                      I have have a pair of them all too. Role club, Lofgren, whites,  etc.

                                      Very impressed by these wescos

                                      last edited by 5 Jul 2017, 16:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • AlexA
                                        Alex
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                        @Chris:

                                        Try to take your inserts out and wear them, it will give you a little more room and help you with your break in:)!..

                                        Can vouch for this working

                                        last edited by 5 Jul 2017, 16:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • trail and arrowT
                                          trail and arrow
                                          Joined: 7 Jul 2013

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