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    • EngineerE
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      @Appfaff FWIW, I'm an 8.5D in Red Wings (Iron Ranger & Beckman) with thin socks, and I'm a 9E or 9.5D in Wescos with medium-weight or thick socks.  On the brannock, I'm a 9.5D (L) and 9E (R).  Hope this helps/reassures, even though they're already en route! 🙂

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      • AppfaffA
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        Thanks dude!  Sounds like it should work out just fine!

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        • FinksterF
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          @Appfaff:

          And…........

          Copped 🙂

          Since my wife was beyond generous and purchased my Road Champs for me for Easter, I finally saw the light when it comes to well made boots.

          I'll post pics once they arrive!

          Congrats! … The Bootery for the win  🙂

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          • AppfaffA
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            Top notch construction - super heavy. Just what I would expect!

            Foot fits nice and snug, but have some major heel slip.. Maybe I'm an E midfoot and a D heel… Anyways, I'll probably get an insole for them once they break in a bit!

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            • EngineerE
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              @Appfaff  Those look great!  How do they feel length-wise?  I imagine heel-slip will subside over time, as things loosen up and the sole becomes more pliable.

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              • AppfaffA
                Appfaff
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                @Engineer - the length and feel around the arch and toes is 100% perfect. Snug with just enough room to accommodate some stretch.  I'm sure the heel will tighten up as the heel cup molds to me foot.  Really beautiful boots. Glad I was able to snag these!

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  The heel slip will subside with time.  You can try heating the heel cup with a hair dryer and squeezing it. It will deform with heat…..

                  "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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                  • AppfaffA
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                    Thanks for the heads up @Giles - ive worn them all morning and it's already a lot better. I'm sure forcing the midsole to conform is going to be a task in itself haha

                    I've already gotten quite a few compliments from clients this morning on them. One of my 75 year old clients said "You look quite hipster today in your buck skin boots" haha

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                    • seawolfS
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                      The heel slip will subside, but you'll also get used to what little remains. It's a natural feature of engineer boots; one that I've grown to find rather charming.

                      “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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                      • AppfaffA
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                        Thanks @seawolf !  On day 2 of wearing them and already notice it has gotten less "aggressive." Didn't have much heel slip in my Road Champs, but I'm guessing the instep straps does help a little..

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                        • BluegrassB
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                          instep straps help for sure imo….

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                          • seawolfS
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                            Agreed! Enjoy those beauties!

                            “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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                            • chiverusC
                              chiverus
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                              Just received these bad boys from Paula. Build quality is amazing, definitely on a par with my Vibergs.

                              Custom Foot Patrol
                              Brown oil tanned rough out [same as per IHWE-Build-1]
                              Same thread stitching colour as IHWE-Build-1
                              Black eyelets and hooks
                              4 eyelets, 2 hooks, 1 eyelet at top
                              Sole Vibram 100

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                              • FinksterF
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                                ^ Excellent purchase! … Patrolz 4 the win

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                                • neph93N
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                                  +1! They look very nice indeed.

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                                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                  • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                  • GilesG
                                    Giles
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                                    @chiverus:

                                    Just received these bad boys from Paula. Build quality is amazing, definitely on a par with my Vibergs.

                                    And I have to say, one of my fave builds thus far…..

                                    "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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                                    • K
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                                      I like the look of the brown oil tanned rough out much better than the Domain…looks more substantial and better color.

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                                      • AppfaffA
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                                        Really diggin the shape and feel of these Morrisons. They are a beast to break in but are getting better everyday.

                                        What's the consensus on treating the burlap smooth out leather?  Thinking of maybe trying to darken the color just a tad, and I'm guessing since the leather has not be tanned, it could stand to be weather proofed a bit…

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                                          I've seen a lot of pic online of aged smooth burlap and they seem to just darken nicely with wear.

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                                          • ChrisC
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                                            Mine are in need of a cleaning, but here's what they look like.  I cleaned them once last year, and afterward gave them a light coat of Bick 4.  I left the tongues uncleaned and untreated, for comparison purposes.  When I get around to cleaning and conditioning them again, I can post some more pictures.

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