Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

bobm · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by Michigan Planner

Luckily(?) I went through six-years of wearing various combat boots non-stop while in the Marine Corps and have a nice collection of thicker socks that are great for boots. My feet and ankles were destroyed years ago... I can take whatever these Katahdins can throw at me!

I Agree about the socks; a heavy/thick, wool/wool blend sock really adds comfort around your whole foot and ankle.

Bob

jhcam8 · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by Michigan Planner

I received my Katahdins from UPS yesterday. When I picked up the box, it was so much lighter than what I was expecting that I thought maybe they actually forgot to put a boot in there! After putting them on though, these things are awesome. I may not put on anything else on my feet until summer rolls around. They are comfortable right out of the box which is a big plus over 75% of the work boots on the market!

I've been wearing my the last couple days and I have to agree. I'd essentially forgotten about them and was glad to run across this thread as a reminder. Thanks, boys!

Dairy Phobic · Oct 27, 2010

i got the delivery today, thank god ll beans paid the brokerage for me, very fast, i ordered last thrusday night, got it this wednesday

pic on the online site were much lighter than what i see, fortunately, i want a pair of brown boots, not dark khaki. I got a 11.5, i usually get 11 in other boots, but i dun think i'll fit into 11 for these boots though

very happy with this, especially for made in US and only 143usd after all charges applied

my ankles are sore already for wearing for an hour, but no bleeding

feels like i dun even have to waterproof this yet, they have wax on them...

Michigan Planner · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by Billster

i got the delivery today...

my ankles are sore already for wearing for an hour, but no bleeding...

No bleeding? Do you have ankles made of paper that you bleed when wearing new boots?

TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES · Oct 27, 2010

^ huh?

Anyways I've worn mine for two days. No bleeding as well, but my heels are slightly sore with redness.

Dairy Phobic · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by Michigan Planner

No bleeding? Do you have ankles made of paper that you bleed when wearing new boots?

i read from some of the posts that people had ankles bleeding, i dun think mine will be bleeding though

ruben · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by asdf

Trust me, your upper ankle area will hurt for a week or so.

Why is that?

do they break in eventually?

I think I saw posted somewhere on this forum a link to some place that was selling Iron Work Boot second for nearly half price.
Does anyone have the link? (I should have saved it)
and
Has anyon ordered from them?

asdf · Oct 27, 2010

Originally Posted by ruben

Why is that?

do they break in eventually?

Yeah, most people find the very top of the cuff makes your upper-ankle-area (???) sore for the first few wears. For me, only my right ankle, and only a week or so, then they broke in. It is entirely possible that some people experience no discomfort.

fungz0r · Oct 27, 2010

Yeah for the first few days your ankles will probably be sore. Mine didn't bleed, but they were hurting, but I just sucked it up and kept wearing them. After a week they will feel normal

maritimetimetime · Oct 28, 2010

thinking about getting a pair, im assuming they fit the same way as clarks and that i should size down 1/2? is there a cupon code going around right now?

jhcam8 · Oct 28, 2010

Christ - they're like any other boot - need to be broken-in. Free advice: quit wearing when they hurt, resume when recovered.

Zackb911 · Oct 28, 2010

I can't believe I read through nearly the whole thread only to find out they're OOS in my size. 10.5... Got to love it.

G0079 · Oct 28, 2010

Are you a natural 10.5? I am, and the 10 is working fine for me.

dijon · Oct 28, 2010

been searching around and found these, I really wish Chippewa made these version of the boots
available in the US

if anyone has info on where to get it, would appreciate it a lot

illumin8em · Oct 28, 2010

Originally Posted by dijon

been searching around and found these, I really wish Chippewa made these version of the boots available in the US

if anyone has info on where to get it, would appreciate it a lot

. . bottom boot is not the same boot as the boots above it. the boots you posted first are Japan only, and Cordovan, and expensive. the bottom boots you can get at Zappos, you just have to remove the tongue tab and they are darker in color. Type "chippewa GQ" in your preferred search engine I spoke to Chippewa last year about the Japan boots, and she said, "they are not allowed to sell them to the US" don't know about that, but they are exclusive to Japan. . .

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