• Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
  • Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
Iron Heart Forum
Iron Heart Forum

Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

WESCO

Footwear
324
5.5k
1.8m
Loading More Posts
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • B
    bluemantra
    Haraki san Prodigy
    @SourPower
    Joined: 19 Feb 2023

    @SourPower they looks very comfortable especially with the wedge sole and boss toe. I went a 1/2 size down from my mister lou. Should work out. Did you wait long after placing the order.

    WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

    last edited by bluemantra 29 May 2024, 23:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • B
      bluemantra
      Haraki san Prodigy
      @SourPower
      Joined: 19 Feb 2023

      @SourPower So I just got mine as well and noticed a bit more heel slip and not as snug at the instep compared to the mister lou. Could've probably gotten away with 1/2 size down, but hoping with wear they'll break in nicely.

      WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

      last edited by 1 Jun 2024, 01:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • D
        deanclean
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 17 Jan 2014

        Wesco custom last measuring question. I’ve decided to get a custom last for Wesco made. I couldn’t find any topic about this so thought I would add it in this section. I’d love to be able to get there and have them measure me, but that’s not possible. Anyone here do the measurements at home and have it work out well? I’ve done it for Viberg and it wasn’t a great experience. For some reason I don’t think I get the outline of my foot right. With the pencil straight up and down there seems to be quite a bit of space between the outline and my foot if that makes sense. My shins are pretty skinny so this custom way seems like the best way to go. Any tips would be welcome. I’ve looked at the Wesco video and I’m sure that will be a big help. I guess the hardest part will be waiting the 2 years for the boots to be made 😃.

        last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 14:02 G R 2 Replies Last reply 2 Jun 2024, 14:07 Reply Quote 0
        • G
          goosehd
          Mod Squad
          @deanclean
          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

          @deanclean I had my wife help me do mine. In my experience, you need the help of another person to do the measurements and drawings successfully.

          Stand up during the process to make the process easier for the person assisting you.

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

          last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 14:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • G
            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            …and to add, @Ross may chime in on this as I believe IHUK have done measurements for customers in the past and he can add his expertise.

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

            last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 14:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • D
              deanclean
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 17 Jan 2014

              Thanks @goosehd I will definitely have my wife help. It would be nice if they had reps or something someplace that would measure you and send them to the factory. Maybe I’m just overthinking it a little.

              last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 14:40 G 1 Reply Last reply 2 Jun 2024, 14:44 Reply Quote 1
              • G
                goosehd
                Mod Squad
                @deanclean
                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                @deanclean I think anyone who sells Wesco should be able to help you, but for us in the Toronto area, it is a bit of a problem.

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                last edited by goosehd 6 Feb 2024, 14:45 2 Jun 2024, 14:44 D 1 Reply Last reply 2 Jun 2024, 14:49 Reply Quote 0
                • D
                  deanclean
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  @goosehd
                  Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                  @goosehd ya I’m in Waterloo so no luck here either I’m sure.

                  last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 14:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • P
                    pechelman
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                    One thing I noticed at wesco with Chris helping me is that it's incredibly easy to tense your leg or ankle and the measurements change significantly. Definitely relax and be aware.

                    last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 15:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                    • D
                      deanclean
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                      Great advice @pechelman I’ll take that into account. I think I also read to do the measurements in the evening because swelling of feet will be at their most then.

                      last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 16:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                      • P
                        pechelman
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                        Consider measuring a couple times as practice over a few days at different times too. My body seems to swell most in the mornings

                        last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 16:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                        • R
                          Ross
                          IHUK Crew
                          @deanclean
                          Joined: 6 Dec 2021

                          @deanclean @goosehd is absolutely correct! You really do need another person to do the drawing, it allows you to stand 'naturally' and so your foot is exactly as it should be. This really is the nearest to a pro tip as I can give.

                          Really if I was doing it for someone at HQ I'd be following the Wesco video to the letter, they make them and so they do know best! The rare occasions we've had where custom sizing came out somewhat awry boiled down to person measuring trying to do it solo in 5 mins on their lunch break and didn't take the time to read the instructions and/or watch the video....

                          You get out what you put in - take your time, fully read the instructions, watch Wesco's video, ask someone for help tracing and measuring and if you need a nudge in the right direction we/Wesco are at the end of the phone/email (or you can even DM me on here)

                          last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 16:52 G 1 Reply Last reply 2 Jun 2024, 16:54 Reply Quote 3
                          • G
                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @Ross
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @Ross ❤️

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                            last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 16:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • D
                              deanclean
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                              Thanks @Ross I’ll keep all this in mind. The IH crew and the forum members are the best. Great source of information.

                              last edited by 2 Jun 2024, 17:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                              • D
                                deanclean
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                                I talked to a really nice guy at Wesco yesterday. So helpful. He took my address and is sending me out a custom measurement packet today. Amazing service. You rarely see companies taking the time to talk and help anymore.

                                last edited by 4 Jun 2024, 12:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                                • D
                                  deanclean
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                                  Hello again, I’m looking for a little more help on my boot build. I have my form complete and I’m trying to recreate a build I found on line with a couple changes. I’m trying to figure out what sole combination this boot has. It looks like a double midsole? Also not sure if the heels were left natural or brown or maybe left natural and dyed a different colour? I really like the colour combo of the leather. Thanks for any help!

                                  IMG_0511.png
                                  IMG_0510.png

                                  last edited by 26 Jun 2024, 03:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                  • DmartD
                                    Dmart
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                    Looks like a double midsole w brown heels.

                                    last edited by 26 Jun 2024, 04:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • D
                                      deanclean
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                                      Thanks @Dmart i appreciate the help!

                                      last edited by 26 Jun 2024, 04:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • D
                                        deanclean
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                                        Just placed my custom order! Thanks to everyone for the help. I turn 50 years old in March of 2026. It’s almost a 2 year wait time for boots so these will make a great gift to myself.

                                        last edited by 27 Jun 2024, 04:32 long_john86L 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jun 2024, 07:40 Reply Quote 4
                                        • long_john86L
                                          long_john86
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          @deanclean
                                          Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                                          @deanclean awesome! I did a similar thing for some mister lous to arrive for my 40th! Gives a method to the madness of the wait time! Ha

                                          6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                                          WTB:
                                          IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                                          IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                                          IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                                          last edited by 27 Jun 2024, 07:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          Copyright Iron Heart 2022.