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    • MoonshineM
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      Again, good stuff, Hemi!  I like the unstructured toe box but it seems too low…  And the spacing between the outside of the heel and the leather of "shoe" is a bit much per IJ and G.  But you've got to break a few eggs to make an omelet!  Looking forward to seeing more creations!

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      • HemiH
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        Been working on my boots again after taking on board all of your comments.  I really like the commando sole on the yellow suede and black leather but I'm not sure about the black suede?

        I'm working on a special pair for the Heavyweight Boot Contest.

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        • injunjackI
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          Much better….

          You might try soles found here http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3777.0

          3rd left anf 5th from the left. cut to half soles…and leather heel 😉

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            Personally, I much prefer the shape of the toe on the latest iterations…..

            "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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            • Finn666F
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              way better Hemi! it's really great to watch and see the progress your boots are making with every new update you're posting…
              finally they're in "wearable" status and it really doesn't take that much more to make them look/feel as some "real" boots!

              I actually like all 3 new versions...the black suede almost looks best when looking at the fitpics! great work there...keep on going sir!

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              • joesaintjohnJ
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                Ummm…what size are these? I love the black suede...

                Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                • SeulS
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                  Waxy black w/ black commando = sick…

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                  • natehateN
                    natehate
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                    i second mr.g that toe shape is nice now

                    don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                    • bagley920B
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                      @Giles:

                      Personally, I much prefer the shape of the toe on the latest iterations…..

                      Agreed, I like the Viberg type toe better

                      and those black suede are yummy even with the different toe

                      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                      • FridayF
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                        Nice improvements all around especially the balance look it now has with the toes. All there are beautiful and if I have to choose one, its going to be the yellow suede.

                        Great job!!

                        Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                        ~Shinici Haraki~

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                        • ChrisC
                          Chris
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                          They seem much better balanced now.  Overall impression is much better.  I love the yellow suede and commando sole.  Easily the coolest of the three, in my opinion, and I don't even like suede.

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                          • LuciferL
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                            I think this one looks amazing:

                            Clean, low profile, office-work perfect!

                            is nice too, but I actually prefer the lower profile toe box.

                            nice work!

                            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                            • riffblaster generalR
                              riffblaster general
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                              Loving these Hemi.  Wish I was coming to Wellington on my next tour but unfortunately it's only Auckland this time.

                              PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                              • HemiH
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                                Thanks guys for all the feedback, I really appreciate it.  I'm working on a new sample right now.

                                I decided to stain the leather runner on the black leather boot,  I think it looks a lot better.

                                I also gave them a wax which I get from my mate Tony (the pig hunter) who lives in Coromandel on the east coast of New Zealand.  He makes it from natural beeswax sourced from Manuka trees in the Coromandel native forests… you could spread it on your toast if you wanted!

                                What do you think?

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                                • seanoconoS
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                                  They look great, Hemi.

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                                  • joesaintjohnJ
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                                    Damn it, Hemi, I love them. I want some.

                                    Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                    • HemiH
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                                      Thanks Joe, they won't be too far away from International release.

                                      I haven't named any of the boots yet so I maybe I should run a contest with the winner getting a free pair of boots?

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        Hemi's Semi's.

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                                        • Finn666F
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                                          @Hemi:

                                          Thanks guys for all the feedback, I really appreciate it.  I'm working on a new sample right now.

                                          I decided to stain the leather runner on the black leather boot,  I think it looks a lot better.

                                          I also gave them a wax which I get from my mate Tony (the pig hunter) who lives in Coromandel on the east coast of New Zealand.  He makes it from natural beeswax sourced from Manuka trees in the Coromandel native forests… you could spread it on your toast if you wanted!

                                          What do you think?

                                          these are definitely ready to go live! great pair right there mate…

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                                          • S
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                                            @Seul:

                                            Hemi's Semi's.

                                            No need for a contest, Seul nailed it :ROFL:

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