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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

IHWE-Build-5 - Iron Heart/Wesco 9" Brown Engineer Boot

WESCO - West Coast Shoe Company
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  • M
    marlin
    Joined: 22 Nov 2015

    Sorry @Bulatik85, but I don't know what to tell you, besides from the obvious, like design, height and the different toe. But I weighed them for you, both are size 9, Build 5 2489g vs. the TBWE-PO 2204g. Other than that, size wise they fitted the same when new, for me personal snug, almost tight at the instep with little room at the heel. After three month the Build 5 has gotten wider at the instep, I could even tighten the buckle one hole, but just leave it like that. Other than that, hmmm, I do not feel the weight difference while wearing, but I feel the difference in height, but that's not a negative or positive, they both will feel comfortable, the TBWE-PO ins't broken in yet.

    This isn't meant to be rude Bulatik, not at all, and please forgive me when it sounds like that, but to me this isn't rocket science, don't know what else to write. Both are outstanding boots which I will love to wear!

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      Bulatik85
      Joined: 29 Jan 2018

      @marlin
      No, you are not rude at all, maybe even too polight[emoji6]

      I was just wondering if burlap version is more soft and break in easely…(for example).

      As for bulid 5, how long does it take you to break them in? I have weared my boots one day... now have some painful read bubbles(dont know correct word) around the heels. Not too much. I usually have them with new shoes. Will wait when they would be healed.

      Never had engeneer boots before or any boots that need to be broken in.[emoji848]

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        marlin
        Joined: 22 Nov 2015

        @Bulatik85, you need to be patient about that, it will take a couple weeks. You shouldn't over do it with great amount of walking when new. This way you only get the blisters you already have, and yes, give them a break now.

        To me there is no difference in the leathers, both have the same stiffness when new.

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          Bulatik85
          Joined: 29 Jan 2018

          @marlin:

          @Bulatik85, you need to be patient about that, it will take a couple weeks. You shouldn't over do it with great amount of walking when new. This way you only get the blisters you already have, and yes, give them a break now.

          To me there is no difference in the leathers, both have the same stiffness when new.

          Good, thank you.
          I have expected that it would take some time.

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            Crit_Obs
            Joined: 20 Oct 2017

            @Bulatik85:

            Good, thank you.
            I have expected that it would take some time.

            They will get better, but me personally, the big wuss that I am, could be inclined to try something like this to make it easier on the heels:

            https://www.amazon.com/ENGO-Heel-Blister-Prevention-Patches/dp/B00YYBIIZA

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              Bulatik85
              Joined: 29 Jan 2018

              @Crit_Obs:

              @Bulatik85:

              Good, thank you.
              I have expected that it would take some time.

              They will get better, but me personally, the big wuss that I am, could be inclined to try something like this to make it easier on the heels:

              https://www.amazon.com/ENGO-Heel-Blister-Prevention-Patches/dp/B00YYBIIZA

              Thank you for advise.
              I have bought some stickers which I need to stick to the heel as protection and blisters treatment.

              One more stupid question.
              What exactly mean - breaking boots in?
              As i have told before I have never had a boots that needed to be broken in.

              Does it mean that with some wear the sole is bended many times and became softer and more easy to bend. And more comfortable to wear the boot.
              And the same with the leather.

              How to understand that breaking in process finished?

              Sorry in advance, if the question is super stupid[emoji849]

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                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @Bulatik85:

                Does it mean that with some wear the sole is bended many times and became softer and more easy to bend. And more comfortable to wear the boot.
                And the same with the leather.

                How to understand that breaking in process finished?

                That’s pretty much it. The leather in the midsoles, counter and vamp all soften and mould to the shape of your foot. It’s done when the boot is comfy and you no longer have blisters from wearing them.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

                • Virginia Woolf
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                  Bulatik85
                  Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                  @neph93:

                  @Bulatik85:

                  Does it mean that with some wear the sole is bended many times and became softer and more easy to bend. And more comfortable to wear the boot.
                  And the same with the leather.

                  How to understand that breaking in process finished?

                  That’s pretty much it. The leather in the midsoles, counter and vamp all soften and mould to the shape of your foot. It’s done when the boot is comfy and you no longer have blisters from wearing them.

                  Thank you.
                  Looks like i would notice this

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                  last edited by 31 Mar 2018, 15:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    ROman
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                    I would like these in 11 E. Would that be possible. How wide is the E. Just curious. I have a wide foot.

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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @ROman:

                      I would like these in 11 E. Would that be possible. How wide is the E. Just curious. I have a wide foot.

                      Just my personal experience so don’t take it as gospel, but I’m an E fitting in just about every shoe and boot I’ve ever tried but with the Wesco MP toe I’m between a D and an E.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Sam,

                        When are you coming here?  We could make sure what size you are and then make….

                        G

                        "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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                          ROman
                          Haraki san Prodigy
                          Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                          G, As of now, I will be spending Christmas in Kew, but I will have to start planning another trip sooner. I'll let you know. Sam

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                            Bulatik85
                            Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                            this bulid has a leather insole with Iron Heart logo, does anybody know if it is a removable insole?

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                            last edited by 10 Apr 2018, 14:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              neph93
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                              Have you tried taking it out?

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

                              • Virginia Woolf
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                                Bulatik85
                                Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                @neph93:

                                Have you tried taking it out?

                                Very gently [emoji16]

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                                last edited by 10 Apr 2018, 15:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • AlexA
                                  Alex
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                  No, they are not

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                                    Bulatik85
                                    Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                    @Alex:

                                    No, they are not

                                    Thank you.

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                                      marlin
                                      Joined: 22 Nov 2015

                                      @Bulatik85, how they feel, after some good use they should be hopefully comfy by now!

                                      last edited by 7 Jun 2018, 06:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Bulatik85
                                        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                        Hi @marlin ,

                                        Yes they are more comfy now, no blisters anymore  😃
                                        I think that I didn't yet used them a lot, since I am not walking a lot  🙂 and I have to wear some more formal shoes during the work-week. But I am wearing them from time to time  ::)
                                        I will try to make some pictures later…

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                                        last edited by 7 Jun 2018, 07:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          marlin
                                          Joined: 22 Nov 2015

                                          This sounds much better…but was waiting for the pic. 😉

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