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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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      Makes sense.  I think you did a great job of balancing the classic look of engineer boots, while putting a distinctive twist on them.  They really are nice.

      If I were you, I'd be wearing them, 100+ weather be damned. 🙂

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        Oh shit, now I am in trouble….

        "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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        • FridayF
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          ^^ you n me G-San  😉

          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

          ~Shinici Haraki~

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          • injunjackI
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            This just verifies my decision….

            And to make it clear, these fit TTS, right??

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              If people are interested, I can sort out a group buy….

              "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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              • Jordan23J
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                Which models?

                AE

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  ATM - Just Clints burgundy engineers….

                  "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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                  • injunjackI
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                    @Giles:

                    If people are interested, I can sort out a group buy….

                    I'm interested depending on conditions/pricing, and assuming full customizing is available like through all other vendors.

                    Need details, thanks

                    ahh…didn't read all ...

                    I'd need Black fire, 1/4,( 1 lift,)  lower heel, 705 vibram, double midsoles, brown edges and their "old" #9109 last. And roller buckles like Bakers offer (They are the only ones that offer roller buckle). 11" height, 1 upper starp  and 2" longer  instep strap.  Std. stitching.

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      For me to do a group, the spec has to be the same…Pricing would be the same as Wesco, but no deviation from the spec I decide upon....

                      "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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                      • injunjackI
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                        I'm cool with that, so you can count me out…As Chris's boots are nice thera are couple of things that turn me off.

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                        • Jordan23J
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                          @Giles:

                          ATM - Just Clints burgundy engineers….

                          I am out! Would be interested in a Jobmaster or a Firestormer!

                          AE

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                          • seawolfS
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                            Giles - What about an Iron Heart/ Wesco collaboration? Nothing says stubborn motorcycle wear like an Aero/Iron Heart leather jacket, and a Wesco/ Iron Heart pair of Engineer boots!

                            My brother-in-law recently got his custom Boss boots with a credit card pocket on the inside. Wish I'd thought of that. Great place to keep some cash for an emergency when traveling.

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • GilesG
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                              I am talking to Wesco about that possibility at the moment.  The major issue that needs to be resolved is that Wesco have a sole distributor in Japan and thus even if I and Haraki designed and commissioned them, any sold in Japan would have to go through (for that read, "give money to") the current distributor.  That makes the whole thing far less attractive to Haraki and me….

                              "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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                              • seawolfS
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                                That makes sense. There's a big market for Wesco boots in Japan, and you wouldn't want to miss out on that business opportunity. However, Iron Heart and Wesco have an international demand separate from Japan that could surely make the collaboration worthwhile, in my humble opinion  😉

                                If you could work something out with Wesco, what sort of boots did you have in mind?

                                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                @zeebeeleather

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                                • GilesG
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                                  I had not got as far as specifying models or thinking what they could be.  I have just started the discussions with them to see what the possibilities are….

                                  In general, boots are a bitch to retail.  It is super difficult to get the size/quantity accurate so we get left with odd sizes etc, with Haraki selling too it helps spread the risk of ending up with stuff that does not sell.

                                  "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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                                  • seawolfS
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                                    Giles, I completely understand what you mean. That does sound difficult.  On another note, do you happen to own any Wescos? I have two pairs, and they're wonderful. I'll have to post some pictures 🙂

                                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                    @zeebeeleather

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                                    • seawolfS
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                                      These are my custom Boss boots.  I brought walking shoes with me on a trip, and opted to wear these instead as they proved to be far more comfortable for 8 mile a day walking.




                                      And these are my custom lace-to-toe Jobmasters.



                                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                      @zeebeeleather

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                                      • SpaceGnomeS
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                                        both of those are beautiful.  Did you get the heel lowered at all? Im not familiar with many of Wesco's features

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                                        • seawolfS
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                                          Thanks! Standard heel height. I love them. The Boss boots were my very first piece of custom/quality gear. I'm forever changed as I have seen the light/gone to the dark side 🙂

                                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                          @zeebeeleather

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                                          • Jordan23J
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                                            @seawolf:

                                            …

                                            And these are my custom lace-to-toe Jobmasters.



                                            Holy Cow! That's what i have in mind! Really beautifull!!!!8)

                                            AE

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