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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

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    henry_david
    Joined: 28 Mar 2016

    Ha! Here's to having big ol' feet, @popvulture  😃

    I'd suggest checking these out as (from what I've gathered) the Solovairs are a tad bit better than the MIE DMs.

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      popvulture
      見習いボス
      Joined: 2 Oct 2018

      Yeah buddy — Team 'Squatch 😎

      WTB
      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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        steelworker
        見習いボス
        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

        Hey @RoxRocks86 -they're playing your song  😎

        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
        Well, I have others.

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          RoxRocks86
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 2 Mar 2018

          Thanks for the shoutout steel!

          Your boots look killer @henry_david! How was the break in process for the 11 eye derby? Almost went for them but chickened out & got the 8 eyes in greasy black and monkey boots in high shine.

          I really enjoy how comfortable the soles are and haven’t experienced any foot fatigue wearing them all day even while breaking them in. The only negative thing about these boots that I can think of atm is how squeaky they are  ???

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            henry_david
            Joined: 28 Mar 2016

            I'd say practically zero break-in on these ones, @RoxRocks86. There's a slight stiffness in the upper of my right boot that's causing a bit of rub rn and that's about it.

            As for the squeak, you mean the sound made by the hi-shine leather or…? I have that in spades even though the sole is perfectly silent.

            I happen to love those monkey boots of yours. How long've you had each and what're your thoughts on the greasy leather? I was majorly tempted by that.

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              henry_david
              Joined: 28 Mar 2016

              @RoxRocks86 – I was trying to figure out where tf I'd heard about Solovair before and now I think it's because of your posts in your workwear fits from Feb  😃 In other words, THANK YOU! I dig these boots a bunch.

              last edited by 18 Mar 2022, 06:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                prpx
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                @RoxRocks86 - great boots! i'm looking to pull the trigger on monkey boots, how did you size them ?
                sizing info on solovair webshop is a bit confusing.
                i'm EU42/UK8 in all red wings, 43 in new balance sneakers. monkey boots are last 493, so i guess by their sizing chart i should be ok with EU42/UK8.

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                  RoxRocks86
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 2 Mar 2018

                  Hey @prpx

                  I feel ya. It took me a while to actually finally order a pair bc of sizing. Unfortunately my true size is inbetween a half size and full size. For these I went with my true full size, which is the size I normally get for boots (ie. red wings). They were slightly roomy to start but sizing down wouldn’t have been an option for my situation so I just wear slightly thicker socks or slip in a thin insole for a snug fit. They do have a pretty straight forward return/exchange policy so if things don’t work out you have that option.

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                    prpx
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                    hey @RoxRocks86 - thanks a lot!
                    i also went with the same size as red wings, should be ok.

                    last edited by 6 Sept 2022, 07:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      prpx
                      Haraki san Expert
                      Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                      update on sizing for monkey boots:
                      i had to return them, they are a bit shorter and a lot narrower then the red wings (IR) so i had to go half size up.
                      The leather on these is soft, so i feel i could break into the snug fit (uk8) but inner seam was rubbing my pinky toe.
                      So my experience is - with monkey boots - half size up from IR
                      hope this helps, since their sizing info is not helping a lot and boots are really nice

                      last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 05:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        AdamJ
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                        You'd have thought after 5 years at IH I would have the wherewithal to consult sizing charts before ordering.

                        Copped a Size 7 in the Dealer Boot when it clearly states to size 1/2 a size down. No 6.5 in stock  😢

                        The devil is in the detail..

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          "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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                            Nik
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                            They might work. I tried on the Oliver Spencer collaboration monkey boot last time I was London and went a size up from my usual.

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                              AdamJ
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                              @Nkwkfld sadly as the website claimed, they were half a size too big. Currently on their way back to the returns department

                              The devil is in the detail..

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                                prpx
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                @Nkwkfld:

                                They might work. I tried on the Oliver Spencer collaboration monkey boot last time I was London and went a size up from my usual.

                                monkey boots are specific in that manner, when sized down they tend to rub on the pinky toe. i had to go with my full size to have a normal fit of the toe box.
                                as for astronaut boots, i went half size down, no issues.

                                last edited by 7 Dec 2022, 13:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  AdamJ
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                                  Got a pair of the boots I was after for 100 quid off in their outlet, failed QC for a very minor scratch on the instep, result!

                                  The devil is in the detail..

                                  last edited by 26 Jan 2023, 14:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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