IHWE-FP2 - Iron Heart Int'l x Wesco® - 7" Brown Rough-Out Boot

[Snowy]

mine fits about the same as yours. I could have sized down 1/2 a size, but have not had an issue in the 100's of KMs I've walked in them, and as soon as they are laced up forget about the size at all

[Ndubya94]

Thanks guys, yea now that I have them laced and on, not even sure I could have gone down a half size.  They fit pretty good and with the shape of my foot i really only have about 1/4 size to play with, I reckon a 1/2 might be too much.  They are a beautiful pair of boots and really happy with how they look.

Hope to add more in the future…looking forward to seeing the other colorways giles has instore.

[Dylansboss2]

We always recommend you have about a thumbs width in front of your big toe. With the Motor Patrol last (used on the Foot Patrol) your toes should never be all of the way to the front of your boot. The toe shape extends a little longer than our round toe shoe lasts would. If you have minimal to no heel lift, and they are secure on your feet when laced up (not slipping around while you walk) I would think you are just fine.

[Ndubya94]

@Dylansboss#2:

We always recommend you have about a thumbs width in front of your big toe. With the Motor Patrol last (used on the Foot Patrol) your toes should never be all of the way to the front of your boot. The toe shape extends a little longer than our round toe shoe lasts would. If you have minimal to no heel lift, and they are secure on your feet when laced up (not slipping around while you walk) I would think you are just fine.

Great info and duly noted for future purchases.  No heel lift and fit is fine…just need to break them in a bit

[Hereforthebeer]

Xpost from the WAYWT.

My favourite boots 

[Finkster]

^ Excellent combo / superb boots !!

[Qinhan]

Just put in my order for a pair of these.  First pair of Wescos.  Now the waiting game begins…

[Finkster]

Wise decision! - worth every penny 

[Dion]

Do these come with a steel shank? And (excuse the question) what is it good for?

[Giles]

Yes.

And gratuitously stolen from the web:

Shoe Shank

First it's important to understand what the general shank in a shoe is. A shoe shank is a flat piece of material located above the outer sole at the waist, or narrowest, middle-part of the shoe located between the heel and ball area of the foot just below the arch. A shank is needed to help add extra support to the arch area of the shoe.

Steel Shank

Knowing this, it is obvious that a steel shank is a shoe shank made of steel. Many people think that a steel shank is a bad option to have in their shoe because the weight of the steel will make the boot unbelievably heavy. However, this not true. The shank is in fact a thin piece of steel that features both a natural flexibility and springiness and makes it a great option for it to be placed in the boot. And while a steel shank like a steel toe is sensitive to cold-weather conditions and will set off metal detectors, it helps prevent injury by preventing objects from penatrating the shoe from underneath.

[Dion]

Thank you!

[Giles]

9 and 10.5 restocked…

[zatenm]

I have pair of RW Iron Rangers which I love but had to stop wearing since the heel impact when I walk started really hurting my knees. It seems the composite cork sole was too hard on my knees. I'd need something softer / more shock absorbent
Anybody had this problem before? 
How comfortable and shock absorbent are the heels of the FP? I really fancy a pair

[Dion]

^Sold my Beckmans for the same reason. I would also like to know how comfy these are.

[Giles]

For me, amazingly so straight out of the box….

[Alex]

[AdamC]

RESTOCK

[Giles]

[bbrtns]