14oz 'contempory' tuxedo OD 634s and 526J

666XHS
292

Viberg 2045 Service Boot Horween Teacore

310 Chocolate Chamois Roughout

Viberg 310 in Chocolate Chamois Roughout

Like a glove

Okay...new to me 777 XHS. I went straight off the measurements and rolled the dice on this size. I was concerned about the tightness in the thighs but just wearing them for about 20 minutes now they seem to be much more relaxed.

After going back and forth with myself about whether or not this piece would make sense for me, I pulled the trigger on this after running through this whole thread.

Birthday present came a few weeks early this year.

Got these in early enough to wash and hang them to dry before my wife could notice that there's a new pair hanging on the rack.

Also thanks for the chocolate!

Just here to give an update. I exchanged some emails with Chris Warren from Wesco and with the guys from Iron Heart I feel good about keeping these now.

@kaacy1721 that's interesting to hear...I have noticed a trend on the discounted list too....not necessarily Mister Lou but Natural Maryam Tannery Leather. Just want to add that from the inside of the shaft it does feel like I could poke a hole through using my finger pad if I used some moderate pressure. I don't think it's possible to do that in other parts of the shaft.

@northsouthdenimguy yep I agree. I guess my real question is how do you know it doesn't become a structural thing. The mark itself doesn't bother me at all. Just don't want to ignore a potential issue either. I am the guy who will buy a custom knife, then sharpen the edge to take away the mintness. Lol

@northsouthdenimguy yeah I don't mind how they look as much as the thought there is a possibility that it could get worse. I did reach out to the IH to get their opinion as well. I just feel like I don't enough about how leather behaves with this type of thing.

Just took delivery of my pair and they look and fit great. Mine did come with a small nick on the outside facing of the shaft. It's deep enough that I can feel where it is when I run my finger on the inside of the shaft but it's not a hole. I'm wondering if this is something that I should be concerned about or is this just natural scarring from the hide and I should just wear them. The imperfection doesn't bother me but it might if it will probably worsen.

@indigostiff Great! Thanks.

Hey there....can I size these the same as my Mister Lou in chromexcel?

Got these in early enough to wash and hang them to dry before my wife could notice that there's a new pair hanging on the rack.

Also thanks for the chocolate!

I told myself I'd pass on these.... resistance is futile. I sold a 777xhs pair that didn't fit so great which left an open hanger. Plus it is XHS season here in Chicago.

@indigo_nico definitely windproof