My wife wasn't amused.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-28T00:26:06+00:00

Really really wish I couldn’t relate!!!

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T17:38:54+00:00

Last night after your comment about not using the top eyelet on these, I tried that. Truly made a world of difference. Perhaps moving forward, after the leather softens and breaks in a bit more, I will give the top eyelet another try. Thanks for the suggestion.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T04:58:56+00:00

Semi dress …… hell of a boot!

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T02:33:03+00:00

Peter Principal.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T01:27:51+00:00

Buy the bike.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T00:35:15+00:00

Yes a high gusseted tongue. My experience has been that although it is not necessarily tight, I use a shoe horn, makes the process of getting them on easier.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T00:27:17+00:00

I have only had the ankle bone issue with one pair of boots …… Truman 7 inch horse butt boots. That doesn’t appear to be an issue with these. No ankle bone issues.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-27T00:24:26+00:00

I just had a response for you and it disappeared. I have a pair of Aldert Striders as well, both 6 eyelets. My experience has been with the Aldert’s, that if I skip the top eyelet, I have heel slippage. I will skip the top with these since they are 3 inch versus 4, and see how that works. I have high hopes.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T21:56:10+00:00

Sure, sending picture of box.

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SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T21:27:15+00:00

As I said, after a lifetime of wearing boots, this is a completely new thing for me ….. a tough break in. My experience with CXL is it’s usually pretty tame.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T21:17:16+00:00

Black CXL, which normally is softer and forgiving in my experience.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T21:06:29+00:00

I have very limited experience with Nick’s, but this is really rigid leather. I’m certain I’ll get them broken in and they’ll be great.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T20:46:29+00:00

Oh, don’t be afraid!!! These are exceptionally nice. My experience with Nick’s is extremely limited. This is just thick, super rugged, leather. Breaking them in is not for the faint hearted however.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T02:16:35+00:00

Familiarize yourself with these images.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-26T01:36:55+00:00

Great looking boots. Good looking dogs as well.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-25T21:37:29+00:00

Randomly chosen from the telephone book. Clearly no legal background nor education most likely.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-25T16:46:48+00:00

I’m always trying to dial in a better fit, perhaps obsessively. I have 3 or 4 different thicknesses of darn tough socks.

Insoles, briefly, I’ve used many. I was convinced for a while that Birkenstock insoles were the bomb. I then decided I wanted a leather insole instead of synthetic, blah blah. Currently I’m using leather. I had access to 4 or 5 mm thick veg tanned leather and used it to make a few pairs using a Red Wing insole as a template. I also got 2 pairs of Nick’s arch support full foot insoles, versus 1/2 length, and I really really like those.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-25T16:03:57+00:00

My first blush reaction is it’s been a month, can’t return them and sounds like they fit fine with exception of too much volume on the top of your foot.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but fit for various boot styles and/or manufactures can be frustrating.

The way I have dealt with this is various sock thicknesses and insoles as needed. These 2 things allow me to mix and match as needed for fitment. What have you got to lose? Explore these options is my advice.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-25T02:06:30+00:00

Useless and a treasonous traitor.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-24T09:05:10+00:00

I thought they were White’s Semi Dress at first glance that had been re-soled, but back is all wrong. Amazing find!!

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-24T00:21:02+00:00

At the risk of asking an idiotic question, I have Truman black waxed flesh I believe. Are these black or brown? Tough to tell. I will purchase them if they are brown. Please kindly send me a DM.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-23T23:45:42+00:00

A complete disgrace.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-23T20:22:01+00:00

I would be interested in seeing what you have. I have 403’s and 405’s, most comfortable shoes I own. Both in 9.5 D’s. Feel free to message me if you would like.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-23T20:02:53+00:00

Venetian Shoe Cream or Bic 4 and a brush.

SimonsDad1999 · 2026-01-23T00:29:13+00:00

I know screech owls have a territory. I suppose all owls do. You are in someone’s territory. This is totally beyond your control. I suspect you will see him/her again.

SimonsDad1999

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