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

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    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.

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      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.

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        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

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          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)

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            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. :)

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              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.

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                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.

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                  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!

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                    Dmart
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                    Looks like a double midsole w brown heels.

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                      deanclean
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                      Thanks @Dmart i appreciate the help!

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                        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.

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                          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

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                            deanclean
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                            @long_john86 so true. I’m sure I’ll end up forgetting all about them and be surprised one day.

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                              october rust
                              Haraki san Student
                              Joined: 14 Dec 2020

                              IMG_9838.jpeg first pair via The Shop Vancouver. Very comfortable! I think I got the sizing right the first time, these are an 11 and I usually wear a US 11.5-12. Had a bit of heel slip but it seems like as the sole broke in a bit today while wearing it went away. They feel too hot to wear year round, so I guess I have all summer to decide if I’m cool enough to pull them off.

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                                setyoustraight
                                Joined: 28 Nov 2023

                                Finally getting around to wearing these custom Wesco collab Boss boots in Black CXL Cowhide that I bought from Iron Heart Germany. The only other engineer boot I’m familiar with is the Mister Lou. I own 2 pairs, Black HH CXL 9.5D & Nat CXL in 9.5E. Went 9.5D in these Boss boots and they feel suspiciously comfortable upon the first wear (with thick socks & no insole), compared to my experience breaking in my Mister Lou’s. I’m assuming it’s cause of the 9165 last on these Boss’s vs the more narrow 1339 last on the Mister Lou that I’m used to.

                                Nonetheless, they look amazing so far. Im a huge fan of this last and toe shape. Nice change from an MP toe & 1339 last that’s for sure.

                                I am a Wesco addict 😳

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                                  JoshC
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 18 Nov 2021

                                  @setyoustraight they look great mate!

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                                    Mlwdp
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @setyoustraight
                                    Joined: 9 Jun 2017

                                    @setyoustraight not bad! They look similar to my CXL minus the half sole and brass buckles. Wish Wesco would put CXL in the regular selection instead of having it as a request only leather.

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                                      Dmart
                                      啓蒙家
                                      @setyoustraight
                                      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                      @setyoustraight looking great!

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                                        bluemantra
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 19 Feb 2023

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                                        WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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                                          setyoustraight
                                          Joined: 28 Nov 2023

                                          Wesco Engineer collection

                                          I’m addicted 😳😐 Need more Boss…

                                          Left to Right:

                                          -Mister Lou Black CXL HH
                                          -Mister Lou Natural CXL
                                          -Iron Heart Germany Custom Boss Black CXL Cowhide
                                          -Boss 7500

                                          (Not pictured)
                                          -Stock Boss Black (getting resoled)
                                          -Mister Lou Brown CXL (Shipping soon via Wesco)

                                          I’ll post my Wesco lace-ups another time.
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                                          last edited by 3 Aug 2024, 23:50 Luijim78L Baba-sanB H 3 Replies Last reply 4 Aug 2024, 05:08 Reply Quote 17
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