IHSH-62
IH-634S

@Denimhead-0

Zanconato Cross

Quickbeam

Ram

custom Gravel

Evasion

My first Iron Rangers lasted 8 years, second 4, third 2 years with numerous resoles. My cobbler confirmed that quality has been deteriorating and some new boots now look like factory seconds.

I was ready to pull the trigger on some custom Wesco's when a local recommended Grant Stone. Went with the waxed commander. https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/products/diesel-boot-natural-waxed-commander

Quality is two ticks better than IR, one tick better than Alden Indy's. Very pleased after 130 miles through winter and spring. These come with a vibram lugged sole that is a bit more rugged than IR with suits me using them almost exclusively in the woods in mud and snow.

PS: I am quite hard on my boots so the experience of the city dwellers with IRs could be much better.

Love this shirt

@Mizmazzle agree

@FlavourFade

Day 3 of 9060s. Increasing wear. Walked 3 miles to day. They seem to break in a bit faster than what I remember from IRs. But then I always break them in quick and walk a lot.

It is a well made boot with a leather midsole (rare for RW), which may contribute to the pleasant wear from the get go. No obvious manufacturing flaws.

The laces are atrocious. Too short and come loose in minutes. Immediately ordered from Pisgah Limited.

Will post some photos after a bit more wear.

Overall, seems to be a reasonably good boot. Hoping to get 2-3 years and 2 resoles out of them.

@Bums_Fan:

to hem or not to hem???

Always hem @Bums_Fan.

I am hard on my jeans and the the folds are always the first thing to get very thin and rip. Hemming increases longevity for me.

@Oaktavia

@Oaktavia said in IH-634-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

Plus they were unhemmed and I think 634 looks better hemmed. This is how they should fit. Turns out even though I'm 6'3" I have tiny legs as my inseam is 30".

Perfect.

Complete agree on 634 unhemmed. My main issue with hemming is that is designated failure point for ripping / tearing / wearing out.

Guess I should stop whining about 30" inseam while being 5'11.

@FlavourFade

Day 3 of 9060s. Increasing wear. Walked 3 miles to day. They seem to break in a bit faster than what I remember from IRs. But then I always break them in quick and walk a lot.

It is a well made boot with a leather midsole (rare for RW), which may contribute to the pleasant wear from the get go. No obvious manufacturing flaws.

The laces are atrocious. Too short and come loose in minutes. Immediately ordered from Pisgah Limited.

Will post some photos after a bit more wear.

Overall, seems to be a reasonably good boot. Hoping to get 2-3 years and 2 resoles out of them.

@FlavourFade

Just bought a pair of the 9060 yesterday at F&P. Not sure what they have still in stock for sizes.

Fingers crossed that they fit.

I had sworn off RW because the newer iterations of IR did not last for me like the old ones. But the 9060 really speak to me and I "needed" a black boots.

Too late for thunderdome unfortunately.

@Mindfulbiscuit makes complete sense. I also have to size up 666 to make them work in the thighs but then the waist gets to wide. So I don't bother with those anymore and stick with 633/4 and 888. Interested in trying the 1955 though - any experience with them?

size down? they look too tight right now (whole pelvic area under stress), but should be good since they will give about an inch.

666 won't work because of thighs. 888 you likely won't like because of rise.

@Mizmazzle said in IRON HEART WAYWT - 2024 EDITION:

Grant Stones

Quality of these Grant Stones shoes is so far beyond RW.
Ms. Mizz got it right.

@Mizmazzle agree

IHSH-62
IH-634S

@Denimhead-0

Zanconato Cross

Quickbeam

Ram

custom Gravel

Evasion

@Brock
Love the Smeltzer. There is something about the aesthetic of skinny steel tubes, horizontal top bars and fat tires that speaks to me.

@Denimhead-0
We share some of the same bikes. Also ride a RS (and have ridden with Richie a few times) and a couple Rivs, EM etc.