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IHWE-Build-5 - Iron Heart/Wesco 9" Brown Engineer Boot

WESCO - West Coast Shoe Company
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    Bulatik85
    Joined: 29 Jan 2018

    this bulid has a leather insole with Iron Heart logo, does anybody know if it is a removable insole?

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    last edited by 10 Apr 2018, 14:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      neph93
      見習いボス
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      Have you tried taking it out?

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

      • Virginia Woolf
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        Bulatik85
        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

        @neph93:

        Have you tried taking it out?

        Very gently [emoji16]

        Отправлено с моего SM-N950F через Tapatalk

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        last edited by 10 Apr 2018, 15:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Alex
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

          No, they are not

          last edited by 10 Apr 2018, 15:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Bulatik85
            Joined: 29 Jan 2018

            @Alex:

            No, they are not

            Thank you.

            Отправлено с моего SM-N950F через Tapatalk

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              marlin
              Joined: 22 Nov 2015

              @Bulatik85, how they feel, after some good use they should be hopefully comfy by now!

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                Bulatik85
                Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                Hi @marlin ,

                Yes they are more comfy now, no blisters anymore  😃
                I think that I didn't yet used them a lot, since I am not walking a lot  🙂 and I have to wear some more formal shoes during the work-week. But I am wearing them from time to time  ::)
                I will try to make some pictures later…

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                last edited by 7 Jun 2018, 07:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  marlin
                  Joined: 22 Nov 2015

                  This sounds much better…but was waiting for the pic. 😉

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                    Chad
                    Joined: 24 Mar 2017

                    For those who own these: If you had to guess, what would you say is a minimum leg opening you would want to have? My jeans generally have about a 7.25 to 7.5 inch leg opening.

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                      neph93
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                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Chad:

                      For those who own these: If you had to guess, what would you say is a minimum leg opening you would want to have? My jeans generally have about a 7.25 to 7.5 inch leg opening.

                      I think you’re best talking about cuts rather than measurements as shaft width is relative to boot size as hem width is relative to tag size.

                      I can get the 555 cut over mine (jeans W34, boots 10.5D) I like the result, but it isn’t necessarily a look everyone embraces. If you can be bothered you can do a search under my forum name, with key words IH-555 and Wesco. It should throw up some pics.

                      One thing I will say, the slightly shorter shaft makes them better for slim tapered jeans than I thought it would. My 11” boots disturb the silhouette of the jeans more than these.

                      I find the 666 and 888 cuts are perfect for Engineers in general. Slim, fitted silhouette without the boots affecting the fall of the jean.

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

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        Chad
                        Joined: 24 Mar 2017

                        Great points and info, thanks @neph93

                        Looks great with the 888 so I think I'll be good.

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                          neph93
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                          My pleasure. Let us know how you get on.

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

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                            Crit_Obs
                            Joined: 20 Oct 2017

                            Anyone care to chip in with their ¥0.02 worth, if I'm 8.5E in White's (SJ, SD) and Nick's (Robert and whatever the #2 toe last is called), would I go 8.5E or 9E in these?

                            I really shouldn't… But they are nice... The best dressed hobo in the shelter etc. etc...

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                              neph93
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                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                              I have neither of those brands I’m afraid. I can do RW and Viberg comparisons if that helps..

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

                              • Virginia Woolf
                              last edited by 23 Aug 2018, 16:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                I'm the same size in White's Semi-Dress, Viberg 2030, and Wesco's standard Jobmaster (10D).  I don't have any experience with Red Wing, though.

                                last edited by 23 Aug 2018, 23:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • EngineerE
                                  Engineer
                                  Joined: 22 Apr 2015

                                  @Crit_Obs:

                                  Anyone care to chip in with their ¥0.02 worth, if I'm 8.5E in White's (SJ, SD) and Nick's (Robert and whatever the #2 toe last is called), would I go 8.5E or 9E in these?

                                  I really shouldn't… But they are nice... The best dressed hobo in the shelter etc. etc...

                                  I'd go 1/2 size up from your White's size.  I'm a 9.5 in the SD last and 10 in this Wesco last.

                                  last edited by 25 Aug 2018, 05:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Bulatik85
                                    Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                    Some pictures of my boots.
                                    Could someone advise if this boots are broken in already or not? Just looking to the pictures.

                                    I didn't used them much yet due to weather conditions. When I walk a long distance I still can get blisters. So, I am wondering if they should adapt more or not. Any ideas?

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                                      neph93
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                                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                      If you haven’t used them much then nothing will change. Looking at the front of the boot, they seem new. The boot hasn’t formed to your foot yet. Ergo they aren’t broken in.

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

                                      • Virginia Woolf
                                      last edited by 26 Sept 2018, 20:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Bulatik85
                                        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                        @neph93:

                                        If you haven’t used them much then nothing will change. Looking at the front of the boot, they seem new. The boot hasn’t formed to your foot yet. Ergo they aren’t broken in.

                                        good, that what I was thinking about  🙂
                                        I am an office worker, so walking a long distance is a rare situation for me and I have a few more boots in the rotation. + this is the first Engineer boots I ever had and with the double sole…  ::)

                                        so now it is a good weather for such boots, looks like I need to use them a bit more. I see some progress already but looks like they are not yet fully ready.

                                        I guess they should look something like this?

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                                        last edited by 26 Sept 2018, 20:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          neph93
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          Exactly. I bought a pair in June and have worn mine maybe 30 times. They look like this now:


                                          While not fully broken in they are getting there. This leather combined with the double midsoles takes time.

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

                                          • Virginia Woolf
                                          last edited by 26 Sept 2018, 20:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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