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    SKT
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    Joined: 26 Aug 2019

    Really looks great.  Mind me asking what leathers you have on these?

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      Nik
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

      CXL brown and CXL natural. These are an @EastWest Apparel special make up

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        SKT
        見習いボス
        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

        Wow @EastWest has some great stuff…thanks for the heads up. I really like the build you have here. Wondering how you like the Vibram 700 sole?

        last edited by 30 Nov 2022, 22:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Nik
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

          My first time with the sole and it is great. Feels more solid than the double leather, good grip but no lugs for stuff to get stuck into, bit of cushion, pretty good.

          last edited by 1 Dec 2022, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Matt
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            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

            After hemming and hawing and ordering from Bakers we motivated @Kirk to bump his sales thread for 9.5D Bounty Hunters.  I jumped on them right quick and they are perfect.  Thanks so much Kirk!

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              SKT
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              Joined: 26 Aug 2019

              @Matt  Dude those look fantastic. What a score. I must have been sleeping and didn’t see those or I would have made a play. Sizing just right?  I know you were going back and forth.

              last edited by 17 Dec 2022, 23:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Matt
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                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                Perfect.  Division Rd tried to put me in an 8.5 and I felt sketchy about that.  I filled out the questionnaire on the Whites site and it suggested a 9E.  I went to try some Smokejumpers on and they all felt awful.  So when I ordered from Bakers during the sale I talked to someone who said don’t overthink it, just go with your RW size.  Boom, he nailed it.

                last edited by 17 Dec 2022, 23:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Matt
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                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                  Do any of you have an opinion on lace length?  These are very long and have to wrap around the ankle once.  I’m inclined to cut them but wanted to ask here first in case the extra length could serve a purpose I didn’t think of.

                  last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 01:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    SKT
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                    Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                    Don’t know about the laces but I’m happy to hear about the sizing. I did an order with Baker’s and went with RW sizing as well. Still nervous but less so now. How’s the arch feel?

                    last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 01:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Matt
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                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                      Not bad at all.  If I had sized down I don’t think it would have hit my arch the right way so if you do end up with extra toe room keep the arch length in mind.  @Nik provided some excellent guidance on how to analyze a Brannock measurement.  He told me to go with the longer of the two lengths between foot length and heel to arch length.  I went 1/2 down from that and got right where I needed to be.  But don’t let that confuse you further.  Same as your RW should be good.

                      last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 01:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Bums_Fan
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 23 Dec 2012

                        Not an opinion, more like a personal preference.  I always have enough lace length to wrap around the top of my boots one time.

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                          Bums_Fan
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                          Joined: 23 Dec 2012

                          Adding to my previous post above…Wrapping the laces around does create patina on teacore, CXL, and rough out leathers.  Most will never see it, but it still looks cool!

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                            Matt
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                            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                            Thanks!

                            last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 03:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Nik
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                              Glad you snagged that awesome pair @Matt they look great and pleased that sizing worked out. That roughout is going to keep getting better and better and looks indestructible on that LTT pattern. How do you feel about the high arch?
                              For the long laces I got annoyed with the time out takes to wrap and cut them shorter. The boots still work. I think they look cool long and wrapped, but when Chicken needs a walk, it is time to go.

                              last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 09:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Kirk
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 16 Jun 2021

                                Hell yeah @Matt ! Boots look great and stoked you’re pleased with them. They even arrived a few days early.

                                I recall reading the leather laces tend to breakdown easily so preserving the length might give your more mileage if they rip. Just a thought.

                                we’re trying our best

                                last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 16:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  sabergirl
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                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                  Dude, those are such good-looking boots. I was surprised they languished away in the sales thread so long. Great score, Matt

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                                  last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 16:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Matt
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                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                    Thanks guys.  They are pretty great and I’m really excited they found their way to me.

                                    I still have a pair of Cutters coming though so I’m working on how to trick Katie into believing they are the same pair.  😃

                                    last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 17:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Matt
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                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                      @Kirk ive heard the same.  I was planning on getting an extra xtra pair from White's or Bakers at some point.

                                      last edited by 18 Dec 2022, 18:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        SKT
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                                        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                                        Boot check @Matt … how are those Bounty Hunters treating you and did they come with some kilties?

                                        last edited by 11 Jan 2023, 15:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Matt
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                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                          Excellent.  Breaking in nicely. My normal RW moc toe size was perfect.  They came with kilties but I don’t use them.  I’m not wearing them today but I’ll get some pics up soon.  Waiting patently for my C350 Cutters.

                                          last edited by 11 Jan 2023, 16:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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