Posts made by j6550

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

I came hear to say that my 666xhs pair is great for this Chicago weather.

@CosmoSix5 I'm surprised about the tariffs bc I thought if the product originated from this side a tariff wouldn't apply. Unless we're paying the tariff back that applied to the boots going there.

@CosmoSix5 What are the details on those boots? Leather or shop variant? Didn't think I would want a green pair of boots til now.

@Mizmazzle Yep. These fit great. Half size down from the 2045. Essentially full size down from what my most common size (which is a 9). Really like this last. The sprung toe makes walking very comfortable. If you have a wide foot, this is the last for you.

Viberg 310 in Chocolate Chamois Roughout

310 Chocolate Chamois Roughout

@Mizmazzle I got them and they were too big unfortunately. The boot didn't grip the sides of my foot, and my toe felt kinda far from the toe. I even laced up one foot just to see if the fit would change and it didn't. I even double checked the size and it's the same as the 2045. I just dropped them off at UPS and started the exchange. I do have to say that the Chocolate Chamois is very nice and oily.

Service Boot 2045 Horween Teacore Dr Sole outsoles

@Mizmazzle No toe cap, Dainite outsole. I went with the same size as the 2045 as suggested to me. The 2045 is a bit roomy at the ankle but I can take up that space if I run the laces around the ankle. I heard that the 310 facings are more proportionate.

@Mizmazzle I just pulled the trigger on the 310 Chocolate Chamois from Withered Fig. I ordered them with the idea that if I don't absolutely like em, I'll send them back. I'm just trying them on. lol