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PLEASE!!!! Tell me the best way to break these in. I bought a pair almost a year ago and its been pain and misery ever since. They fit there is no doubt but, my feet are wide and once they relax, my right foot in particular, well it rubs pretty much where my little toe "knuckle" juts out. no such thing on my left foot its breaking in fine there. Here's the thing, I have cancer. I have had it since 1995 and I have never had a problem, ( you know "slow healing") but this thing has formed "king corn" and it ain't ah goin' away, please if you know some kind of remedy, could I maybe have the secret?Red Wing IRs today
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I did buy them in double E's, and after much careful choosing how and when (if I am retaining fluid or not) I wear them, at least 6 hours or so a clip, they are finally coming around, pheeew. Plenty of toe space no problem there.Red Wing Iron Rangers run borderline narrow (and my feet are that type) so would not think those wold be a good long-term solution for you. Mine took ~3 months of daily wear to break in, they are 11.5 D's and fit very well. They are a little "flat" for my tastes but I still use them nearly every day, all day.
I could use my stretcher with a "button" on the appliance that fits inside the toebox of your boot, would push that area of the boot open a bit to allow some "give" to that area of your foot.PLEASE!!!! Tell me the best way to break these in. I bought a pair almost a year ago and its been pain and misery ever since. They fit there is no doubt but, my feet are wide and once they relax, my right foot in particular, well it rubs pretty much where my little toe "knuckle" juts out. no such thing on my left foot its breaking in fine there. Here's the thing, I have cancer. I have had it since 1995 and I have never had a problem, ( you know "slow healing") but this thing has formed "king corn" and it ain't ah goin' away, please if you know some kind of remedy, could I maybe have the secret?
THANKS!
Desperate in Pennsylvania!!!!
Anyone own a pair of "Thursday" brand boots?
I don't, but have noticed them on line - they look fantastic.
Also, since seeing it posted here, I've been thinking about getting a pair of these ⇩ Iron Ranger #8083 in Hawthorne Muleskinner Leather and wanted to know if anybody had any experience on:
- Sizing: I'm 11.5, but they suggest, owing to the # 8 last, ordering down a size (which I do with Alden boots and that works perfectly) - anyone have any thoughts?
Thank you
- How do these do in the rain and snow? I know they aren't waterproof but
- Do they provide any protection / at least in drizzles, i.e., when it's not too wet?
- How do they do getting wet - any issues with the leather?
If you wear a size 11.5d in dress shoes then you'd probably be fine in a size 10.5 or 11 pair of Iron Rangers. 11's would probably be safer if you can't try them on first. If your feet are wide then you could probably stick with size 11.5 and be fine unless you can find a pair in 11e. E width sizes are hard to find though.
That leather will mark up when it gets wet. If you like that rugged beatup look then they are good for that. If you want them to look clean and un-marked then a different leather would be better. You should be fine in drizzles. As long as you aren't in the wet for a very long time or stepping ankle deep into puddles your feet should stay mostly dry. The leather should handle getting wet just fine. The sole on these newer Iron Rangers has some grip to it so it should handle decently on ice/snow.
Hi, Cindy, yes, I have two pairs: brown Presidents and Midnight Suede Captains. Great boots and a good buy.Anyone own a pair of "Thursday" brand boots?
Well now, I guess I can move forward to order a pair. Daniel has about 18 pairs of Redwings left that are not yet worn, but I have wanted to buy something a bit different for him. Thanks for the input!Hi, Cindy, yes, I have two pairs: brown Presidents and Midnight Suede Captains. Great boots and a good buy.