IHWE-JMHH-BRN - Iron Heart Int'l x Wesco® - 8" Maryam Horsehide Jobmaster® Boot
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Just received mine and they are beauties!! I just tried them on, and have a question about the expected break in, right now it feels pretty hard on the heel, not terribly so, I went for 9D, the 9D MP95 last fit great when I tried them on and didnt get the same heel pressure, it feels like my heel is just getting pressed against the counter, as someone who is not super experienced with boots is this expected to soften up as they leather softens and footbed compresses? I wouldnt say they are unbearable by any means, just dont want to put wear on them if it sounds like I need a different size.
edit: maybe its not the heel counter but the heel cup, thicker socks solved the problem on right heel, still there although less so on left heel
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@Ikeaparty I find work style boots always need a bit of cushion from the socks, if a thicker sock has mitigated the issue then thats the way to go. Is it uncomfortable from too much movement or too little?
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@NickD makes sense! I would say too little, I had the same issue with a pair of Lofgren Chapman's and it's gotten better with more wear although not perfect yet but only worn around 7 fully days worth of wear all together.
Other than the left heel these feel really good though and the right one with the medium cushion merino sock vs a lighter dralon before feels way better
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My first order arrived and the vamps on the pair were a little too mismatched for my liking and so I exchanged them for a second pair. Vamps are way better matched, but these pair have very distinct lines/creases up by the toe box. From some research on here and Reddit, it seems somewhat common with these boots, but I think mine are extra pronounced especially on the left boot. On the right it’s just a visible line, however on the left boot it’s a distinct divot/scratch into the leather. I’m overall pleased with them, despite not having worn them yet so can’t speak to break in, but I’m just wondering if this is something I should be concerned about or treat immediately to avoid the leather cracking more.
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@MSav32323 I honestly don't think you've got anything to worry about with these lines, this is an area thats going to naturally crease as you walk anyway. See the pics i posted of my Guildsman's yesterday and they have creasing in exactly the same places.
Of course if you're not 100% happy you're always welcome to send us an email and I'm sure we accept them back for a refund.
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@Ross Hey Ross, thanks for the reply. Yeah I think it's mostly just cuz they're so crispy new and everything seems so pristine, and then there's this really distinct line/scratch going across there, but hoping that with wear that it just creases there, and just blends in. I don't think i'll be returning them, but appreciate the offer, and I think it's just time to start rockin' these thangs. Thanks again for all the help...as always, ya'll are the best.
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@MSav32323 mine are the exact same, its the toe cap thats under the leather in front. i was a little hyper focused on it at first, then i just started beating them up and its still visible, but less pronounced with wear. it was REALLY visible to start, wore them in the snow a few times and just all around starting wearing without caring
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@hgering27 thank you so much, this is super helpful in more ways than one! Nice to see how they are aging as well. Did you ever treat them for the snow/water with anything, or just rocked them as they are?
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@MSav32323 so the brown kind of came off on the toes quickly so I did a little saphir to bring the color back but only did that once. Since then I’ve worn in the snow multiple times no further treatment yet
