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    • riffblaster generalR
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      Just got a pair of Thorogood Heritage boots.  They were made to order and i had them in less than 2 weeks.  Initial thoughts first out of the box….

      These are nicer than my Red Wing 8138's.  Apparently they use the same leather as RW does and have the same general moc toe work boot design but they have some details that i think put them head and shoulders above my RW's.

      1.  Removable/replaceable  insole.  This is great because i always had to size up in RW to leave enough room for an insole (bad knees from decades of skateboarding).  It also appears to have some sort of cushion under the insole also.  sorbothane maybe?

      2.  The lacing system is way better.  Its similar to an Alden Indy.  The eyelets seem much more heavy duty also.

      3.  Padding/Piping around the ankle/top of boot and a pulltab.  some may disagree with me but this enhances the comfort, practicality, and usability of the boot (imho).

      4.  the price.  These boots were at least $100 less than both pairs of RW's that i own.  Yet you still get USA union made quality.

      I would recommend these to anyone.  Wish i hadnt missed out on the limited horsehide boots they made for Epaulet last year.

      anyone else have a pair?  i think i saw TVShooter with a pair in waywt.

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      • GeoG
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        They look really nice Riff

        Was eyeing up similar to these http://www.kafka.co.uk/item/Thorogood1892_6inchmoctoe_0_384_11170_0.html

        Never been a fan of RW (yep - I know that's gonna upset a few) so like you very nicely describe, these might a good alternative . . . the only gripe for me is the ever-present Vibram Christie . . . which hasn't convinced me of it's worth

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        • namenessN
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          Nice, thanks for the review.

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          • rocketR
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            thanks for posting, sounds really good, will keep a eye on, next time I consider to buy some more boots…

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            • riffblaster generalR
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              @Geo:

              They look really nice Riff

              Was eyeing up similar to these http://www.kafka.co.uk/item/Thorogood1892_6inchmoctoe_0_384_11170_0.html

              Never been a fan of RW (yep - I know that's gonna upset a few) so like you very nicely describe, these might a good alternative . . . the only gripe for me is the ever-present Vibram Christie . . . which hasn't convinced me of it's worth

              i totally understand not being a fan of redwings.  i like the vibram personally because when i was doing alot of carpentry work the sole was a lifesaver.  i would crouch alot and the stiffness of the sole took the pressure off my arches.  They definitely last a while too.

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              • GeoG
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                all good then - the christie sole irks me because I thought they wore out too quickly, i have other vibram soles that haven't worn so quickly

                imo i think too many boot manufacturers have been speccing the sole on looks rather than performance . . . i recently noticed Viberg trumpeting oil resistant soles on walking boots!?

                but that's what's so good about this forum - I get good info from all you guys

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                • riffblaster generalR
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                  weird!  i always thought the christie soles lasted a good while for me.  it definitely seems weird to put them on a walking boot though.

                  i too love how much info there is on this forum.  its been very helpful.

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                  • ChrisC
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                    You got them made to order?  Where did you get that done?  I might be interested in picking up a pair if I can have some control over the specs.  Especially following your positive initial review.

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                    • riffblaster generalR
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                      i should specify,    i ordered them from a boot retailer who advertised having them in black.    i couldnt find them through thorogood's website.  When i ordered them they actually had my pair made at thorogood and sent to me.  i didnt have anything to do with the specs of the boots.  so thats what i meant by made to order.  it wasn't like ordering a pair of White's Boots.

                      http://www.goldenrulestore.com/Welcome.html

                      thats where i got them.

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                        one thing i'm disliking about these….the tongue is cheap.  its not the same heavy leather the rest of the boot is made from.  other than that i'm very happy with these.

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                        • GeoG
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                          is it just a single skin of leather? - that's the same approach as the vibergs and yuketens i have . . . can't make my mind up if that's good or bad

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                          • riffblaster generalR
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                            yeah thats what it feels like.  i guess it doesnt really matter that much.

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                            • GeoG
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                              well if it niggles it matters

                              they still look like a mighty fine pair of boots tho'

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                              • riffblaster generalR
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                                i'm not complaining for $140 haha.  they will certainly get the job done.

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                                  I'm just about to order same boots in Tobacco brown and 8" high. Need to know if they are true to size or should I go half size up or down.

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                                  • riffblaster generalR
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                                    i went tts.  i'm a 9 in the alden indy,  9 in rw iron ranger,  i got a 9 in this boot.

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                                    • injunjackI
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                                      ok
                                      my sendra's are 42/9 Carolinas 9 and chippewas 9. Chippewas are plenty roomy, otherwise 9 is my tts. I read somewhere one should size half down on iron rangers, so that makes me wonder…anyhow you got tts on these and ir's...

                                      decisions, decisions...

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                                      • riffblaster generalR
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                                        sizing down half on iron rangers makes sense because i put an insole in them and they still fit.

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                                        • injunjackI
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                                          Just pulled the trigger on these….8"

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                                          • riffblaster generalR
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                                            nice.  hope you dig em!

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