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    Robert Z
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Oroccoco
    Joined: 22 Aug 2021

    @Oroccoco I sized down one full size from brannock, same as my Viberg 2040. I could have went half size and used a thin orthotic for extra comfort though.

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      Oroccoco
      The Unwoven
      Joined: 3 Aug 2020

      Thanks @Robert-Z I generally need some sort of inner sole for arch support, mine are on the way, so fingers crossed 🤞 Yours look lovely, some interesting grain with this horsebutt leather. Chickened out on engineers, these should be very wearable provided they fit... Appreciate the response.

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        Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot
        The Unwoven
        @Oroccoco
        Joined: 11 Feb 2023

        @Oroccoco I actually didn’t have the option of a half size down when I purchased them, but am very pleased with one size down. I wear custom orthotics and not every boot works for me, but the toe box is roomy and they feel great. A little stiff at first, becoming more and more comfortable every day. Hope you love them as much as I do 👍

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          Oroccoco
          The Unwoven
          Joined: 3 Aug 2020

          Thanks @selvedgeosaurus Size anxiety all part of the fun of buying stuff online. These will be my first real step up from Iron Rangers, can't wait to see them!

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            Daniel San
            見習いボス
            Joined: 2 May 2020

            Shinki Time 😎

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              I scratched my XTRATUF itch at long last.....

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              "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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                mclaincausey
                見習いボス
                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                Viberg x Iron Heart Smokejumpers in copper task rough out. I can’t believe I once put these on the market.

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                Think it, be it.

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                  Crease
                  Haraki san Expert
                  Joined: 21 Oct 2021

                  Those are sweet @mclaincausey ! Yours too @Giles , looks boat worthy!

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                    Nik
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                    Xtratufs are classic king crab fisherman shoes @Giles those look really good
                    @mclaincausey if you change your mind again I hope those are a size 10 they are great

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                      Link-Of-Time
                      Haraki san Student
                      Joined: 18 Dec 2020

                      New vs worn. 5 months in these most days/week

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                        Autorotate
                        Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                        These boots are White’s Hathorn Fire boots. I used them a few years ago when I was flying and doing aerial firefighting. They were very inexpensive, relative to prices these days. I got them on discount from Sportman’s Warehouse for $225. They are unlined and have no toe structure.

                        I’m off to the cobbler right now to have them re-soled and cut down. In the last picture you will see the dashed line to indicate where I’d like them cut. I am going to ask for a single leather midsole, with an uninterrupted leather stack on the heel. I’m going to ask for a moderately shaped logger heel. Undecided about the edge. I’m thinking waxed brown or natural. Sole will be a Vibram chevron half sole, and the heel covered with a rubber heel.

                        I’m going for a Donkey Puncher vibe. I will update the thread when I get them back.

                        I’ve never used this cobbler before, so this is an exciting adventure. I’m really hoping it works out, because he is super affordable and very close to home. I get an “old world” vibe from him and his shop, so I’ve got that going for me.

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                          Nik
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                          Fun project but also those look great as is.

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                            Autorotate
                            Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                            Bummer news. Cobbler didn’t want to do the project. He wasn’t interested in re-welting the boot, which pretty much was a dead end. He was super sweet. I also think his business model is more turn and burn and didn’t want to commit so much time the project. Oh well. I’m gonna ship them off. Any rec’s for US cobblers whom y’all might think would take this on?

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                              coldcashandcolderhearts
                              Joined: 10 Feb 2014

                              Thought I’d share an amazing score I found this summer on Poshmark. All in I paid $250 Canadian for a brand new pair of JK Boots. Normally these would have been north of $900 to get them to Canada. The best part. They are my size. Rough out lower 10 inch smooth upper.

                              Freshly oiled with Obanaufs:

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                                pechelman
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                @Autorotate Have you tried reaching out directly to whites?
                                Otherwise I think all the other big PNW boot shops (bakers, nicks, wesco, and jk come to mind) do rebuilds but their wait times can be a little long. Honestly, it's a pretty big modification, and knowing how difficult it can be to communicate with some of these shops, I'd want to be there in person to talk through to make sure you get what you want.

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                                  coldcashandcolderhearts
                                  @Autorotate
                                  Joined: 10 Feb 2014

                                  @Autorotate I’d try Whites first then go to JK Boots . I believe JK boots waits are a bit less than Nicks. JK boots also give me a more Mom & Pop vibe and perhaps more likely willing to work with you vs the bigger brands.

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                                    Autorotate
                                    Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                    @coldcashandcolderhearts @pechelman solid rec’s. I’ve been watching those boot resto vids on YouTube lately. Where they take totally killed boots and bring them back to life. When I was in Japan, I went to see the Fukurokoju shop (worth the google deep dive) and had some RW pecos resoled in his style. So damn foolishly I sold those about 5 years ago. I have pics some where. I’ll dig them up.

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                                      Nik
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                      Contact Unsung in Nashville they have a lot of skill and will work with you on the project

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                                        VoodooRay
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 27 Apr 2015

                                        Role Club Underdogs..
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                                        Clinch boots..
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                                          Weiserbud
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @Autorotate
                                          Joined: 7 Jun 2022

                                          @Autorotate second unsung house I sent him a pair of boots and for a rebuild and turnover time was around two weeks

                                          last edited by Weiserbud 3 Aug 2023, 23:16 8 Mar 2023, 02:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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