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[ppk]

I have increased the number of boots in my closet and my rotation this fall and I have a stupid question.

When wearing some boots, the top of the boot shaft rubs against the side of my leg, above the ankle and that spot can get quite sore by the end of the day. This is especially true on days that I commute by train and do a lot of walking.

The obvious answer is to not tighten the laces but that's uncomfortable in a different way. I simply don't like a loose fit.

Any thoughts from the experienced boot wearers (bootsters?) on this?

 

[Mr_Spud]

I have increased the number of boots in my closet and my rotation this fall and I have a stupid question.

When wearing some boots, the top of the boot shaft rubs against the side of my leg, above the ankle and that spot can get quite sore by the end of the day. This is especially true on days that I commute by train and do a lot of walking.

The obvious answer is to not tighten the laces but that's uncomfortable in a different way. I simply don't like a loose fit.

Any thoughts from the experienced boot wearers (boosters?) on this?

He he I am going through the same thing at present and it has a lot to do with breaking in new footwear I believe. Once you go past that humo you should be fine. My other workaround was the fold the top of my socks back downwards so that the top of the boot closes over two layers of sock. Less work than actually wearing two pairs. Worked well when I was breaking in a pair of red wings recently.

 

[ppk]

He he I am going through the same thing at present and it has a lot to do with breaking in new footwear I believe. Once you go past that humo you should be fine. My other workaround was the fold the top of my socks back downwards so that the top of the boot closes over two layers of sock. Less work than actually wearing two pairs. Worked well when I was breaking in a pair of red wings recently.

Ah. Terrific suggestion re: folding over the socks. Thank you.

 

[Schweino]

Thanks for the comparison pictures.

That last number looks unfamiliar to me, and there is no mention of it on the Cheaney website site either. Maybe it is a custom last just for the Hoggs of Fife. They do look similar to Cheaney's 4436 last though, maybe a tad longer.

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I e-mailed Cheaney to check the differences between last 12226/G and 4436/G.

This is their response:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have checked with the production team into the difference between the lasts and been advised the following:

Looking at it there is very little difference between the two, The 12226G is slightly wider and longer but the difference is so slight they will feel very much the same in size and fit.

 

[jischwar]

Ah. Terrific suggestion re: folding over the socks. Thank you.

Can also add a piece of moleskin to the area for some added cushion

 

[ppk]

Can also add a piece of moleskin to the area for some added cushion

Even better suggestion. That's what I did this morning and so far, so good.

 

[Easily Amused]

One of my favorite autumn-winter combos - black C&J Tetbury chukkas and undyed heavy twill De Bonne Facture Hiking Trousers…

 

[Fenners81]

Tricker's logger boots.

 

[Mr_Spud]

Cheaney and Tricker’s getting me through snowy days…

 

[bemk]

Checking if I had forgotten to put socks on. ✔️

- Tricker's Stow, Acorn -

 

[Mr_Spud]

Checking if I had forgotten to put socks on. ✔️

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- Tricker's Stow, Acorn -

I certainly hope those are your socks because if not your winter tan is ghastly pale. ;-)

 

[jischwar]

Even better suggestion. That's what I did this morning and so far, so good.

Glad to hear it!

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Wheat Cavalier Stow on JR..🥃

 

[dwalsh1]

Hi All
New to the forum and just posted my first post in the Loake appreciation thread. Just found this boot forum and thought I'd post my RM Williams. Do they count on here?

 

[Fenners81]

Hi All
New to the forum and just posted my first post in the Loake appreciation thread. Just found this boot forum and thought I'd post my RM Williams. Do they count on here? View attachment 2090961

They're boots so I think they qualify. Welcome to the loony bin.