IHWE-FP-BLP - Iron Heart Int'l x Wesco® - Rough-Out Boot - Burlap. The "Foot Patrol"
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@h3n9 I have this happen to my feet in boots with low forefoot volume. Have not had a pair of Wesco yet but it's happened to me in Truman's, Vans sneakers and a pair of Trickers. Found boots with more prominent structured toes to help out a lot. It's our feet; we have weird feet. Welcome to the club!
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@GardenState I'm glad to join the club and not be the only one that this is happening to. Thanks!
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@Kfactor a few belated shots of the first run of burlap. To me its a narrow D , they no longer fit like they did but I liked them
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Bought these on Markkt, they are new, @Oaktavia you're right, the break in period will not be long as they fit almost directly like a glove, like i said on the black foot patrol topic, i wasn't be able to choose so i bought both and i don't regret it, they are incredible...
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@hgering27 I'd probably go with the E on this one. More similar in fit in the toe area to the MrLou and less roomy than a Boss
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@CosmoSix5 Burlap is just in reference to the colour on this one. the hide itself is cowhide
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The email dropped for me today and saw these and thought, "Oh my!"
This spring, my beloved pair of suede J Shoes chukka boots finally gave up the ghost. They were my go-to, business travel shoes; light, comfortable, paired well with all manner of business casual, and uncommon. I love them.
These look like a worthy replacement, even if they aren't nearly as light. I'm still enjoying my 7" cap toe IH Wesco collab. I think they're called the Guildsman these days. Nonetheless, killer boots.
Is the last the same on these Foot Patrols as the Guildsman?
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@Bobcat-Sig Nice to hear you're considering them! These and the Guildsman are both on the motorcycle patrol last, so i'd recommend taking the same size in both of them
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@Ross said in IHWE-FP-BLP - Iron Heart Int'l x Wesco
- Rough-Out Boot - Burlap. The "Foot Patrol":@hgering27 I'd probably go with the E on this one. More similar in fit in the toe area to the MrLou and less roomy than a Boss
I'm way late replying, forgive me. Good to know. I assumed they'd be the same.
How's the toe box on these? Same as the Guildsman (fka The Alex)? Is there any structure to the toe box? I ask becuase intend them for smart casual wear and I'd like the toe to hold its shape, to a degree.
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@Bobcat-Sig Yeh, similar toe profile to the Guildsman and the tow will hold its shape - i'd say almost ideal for smart casual or daily office wear
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@Ross Much appreciated! Thank you.
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How are you fellas (and ladies?) treating these boots?
I know they aren't suede, but roughout, instead. My thought woudl be to treat them with some sort of boot/suede-specific even if there's a small risk of the leather darkening a slight bit. I know both Obenauf and Bick offer a product.
What do you recommend to keep the boots looking sharp?
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@Bobcat-Sig I know there's a few different products around, but honestly when it comes to rough-out i personally think all you need is a stiff bristle brush to scrub the dirt off every so often and that's about it...one of rough-out's big advantages is easy maintenance
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Last question (probably?) what should I expect as US buyer now that these boots have exceeded the $800 USD de minimus threshold for import duties? What should I expect to pay and what's the process for receiving such an item when import tax is due?
Have my fellow US-based IH buyers gone through this?
I appreciate the help
