IHWE-PO - Iron Heart Int'l x Wesco® - 8" Rough-Out Burlap Pull-On Boot
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So I am absolutely in love with these boots. I have worn them as my primary boot for just about two weeks and my only regret is that I didn't grab them when they were first released last October. I remember looking at them right after they went live going back and for and back and forth, but there were a whole slew of UHF I was going to be picking up, so I decided to pass as I was not short on footwear.
Furthermore, I had a custom pair of Nick's boots coming (which they Fecked up…twice - They ended up giving me the final pair they screwed up, almost a year after my original order and even then I ended up selling them because they weren't what I wanted). Plus, these were pull-ons, and I really have not been into pull-ons in years as they always just seemed to no fit me quite right.
Anyways, my size came and went, and I visited the page many times to oogle over the pics. I decided I had made a mistaking in letting these pass me by and that I would snag a pair as soon as the restock landed.
As I mentioned, I love them. The fit is great - I'm 11D in RWs, Vibergs, Nick's, and White's and found these to be a tad snug, but not uncomfortable at all. The snugness works well with the PO style of boot. I prefer a slightly taller heel (I always add an extra lift when ordering custom pairs), and these have just that with tapered/cuban style that I think looks just brilliant. As mentioned previously, the heel cap is a bit thin and I will likely have redone before too long, but it does provide a needed balance to the boot. Furthermore, I love the half sole - for some reason I absolutely detest the look of a full rubber sole that runs into the heel stack - which would be exacerbated with the light color of the boot. The double sole provides for some additional insulation and comfort when walking given the extra heel height.
I also think the toe shape is spot on. I am not a huge fan of pointy boots (ie cowboy boots, packers, etc) and this toe shape is perfectly rounded with just the right amount of toe bump. Per my usual preference these have the double stitch down, which always looks and functions great. The color is perfect as well and I love that you don't see too many boots this light out there, and it also provides for some nice evo opportunity.
I am still experiencing some heel slippage, nothing grotesque or out of the ordinary, but due to the double soles, it may take longer than normal to remedy given the thickness of that area of the boot.
This boot reminds of a crossover between a White's semi-dress and a traditional western style boot...and I love it. If you are on the fence, I would jump off an pick these up.
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I especially wanted a thin heel rubber so that the heel as a whole consisted of more leather. But it ended up being thinner than I originally intended….
Giles, I tore through the heel rubber pretty quickly, so I had them replaced with a thicker 10cm piece. We see how this works out.
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@Irrku Paska what brand did you use? Did you get a thicker half sole too?
They look great!
@Dstauffer they are SVIG if that says anything to you … didn't have to change the sole.
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@Irkku Paska well done, it’s looking good, I’m going to do the same with my pair.
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@Irkku Paska well done, it’s looking good, I’m going to do the same with my pair.
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fantastic boots @Dstauffer - i have loved these since they debuted.
They truly are the best boot for IH jeans I believe. Since all my IH jeans have a 8.75-9.5 Hem, a chunky boot like this is ideal.
Maybe One day a pair will slip onto my feet
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This boot has become my everyday wear. I absolutely love everything about it from the last to the half sole, to the heel height. The roughout is on a level all its own. It is amazing to watch water just roll right off. Similar to a windshield after a fresh coat of rain-x.
Have not been a PO guy in the past. This boot has changed that.
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The roughout is on a level all its own.
Soon…. soon... I too will have a pair of boots in this leather
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I figured that was the case, still probably the best pull-on boots I've owned….
So I was trying to think outside of the box here and I actually ended up reaching out to chris at wesco and he is going to put in a top strap for me similar to what you would on engineer boots. We think this should remedy the issue fairly well.
I am sending them off next week and will post some pics once I get them back.
