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    • AppfaffA
      Appfaff
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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
        seawolf
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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
          Appfaff
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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
              seawolf
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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
                  Finkster
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                  ^ Excellent purchase! … Patrolz 4 the win

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                  • neph93N
                    neph93
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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
                          Appfaff
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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
                              Chris
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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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                              • AppfaffA
                                Appfaff
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                                Awesome! Thanks @Chris and @superfuzz

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                                  Authentic04
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                                  So glad I went with wescos! Placed the order on December 18th and received them today April 14th. Well worth the wait.

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                                  • P
                                    Peterpiper
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                                    Nice.. @Authentic04 What are the build specs? and a few more pics please..

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                                      Leather Configuration: Single Tone
                                      Rough Out Configuration: No
                                      Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                                      Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                                      Upper (Shaft) Leather: Burgundy Domain
                                      Lace Design: Semi Lace to toe
                                      Height: 8"
                                      Thread Color (upper): White
                                      Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                      Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks
                                      Midsole: Single
                                      Leather Half Slip: Yes please
                                      Edge: Brown
                                      Heel Lifts: Standard
                                      Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
                                      Outsole Stitching color: White
                                      Steel Toe: No Thanks
                                      Toe Cap: No Thanks

                                      I ended up ditching the half slip. I'll most likely do a double mid sole and full lace to toe next time. Overall I'm 100% satisfied with my choices.

                                      They've been on my feet for over an hour with no problems.

                                      Can anyone comment on wesco shoe fit compared to the jobmasters? I'd like to get a pair of shoes.

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                                      • AppfaffA
                                        Appfaff
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                                        The multiple different shades of indigo and black denim paired with black marks from my boot jack convinced me to throw caution to the wind and go ahead and dub the burlap smooth out.  I Left the top of the boot untreated, cause I figured I could always do it later.

                                        Anyways, the color turned out pretty cool! Still a nice lighter brown shade, but now more of a honey color. I dig it.



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                                          While I like the untreated, I actually think I like them better post.

                                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                          • tmgT
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                                            Yep, that's an improvement, and you could easily leave the top untreated and let it colour naturally

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