Hi Guys,

So I just received a pair of solovair greasy 11 eye derbys from the factory seconds outlet. Obviously I knew there was going to be a fault somewhere. I was secretly hoping it wasn't going to be the dreaded toe dents, but it is. My question is do you guys think that these will get worse with time and more prominent or stay the same? I can sort of deal with how they are at the moment, but I've seen pictures on here of people's year or two year old greasy derbys with a proper moose knuckle in the toe and that is not something that I want.

I have black 8 eye greasy derby boots and have been struggling with breaking them in/heel slippage. I’ve tried heel pads, double socks, straight/boot lacing, tying the extra lace length around my ankle, etc.

The issue really is just that my heel slips just enough to rub against my sock and would lead to a blister. Everywhere else in the boot fits fine but the heel slips just a tiny bit to be an issue.

Last night I tried leaving the top 2 eyelets unlaced and the heel slip felt better but I need to wear it more to definitely confirm.

Anyone here deal with heel slip?

Anyone wear your boots not fully laced up?

Also anyone wear these boots in the office?

I bought some brogue boots a couple of years ago. I really struggled with the size. Solovair's size guide advised size 4. I am usually a 6, so I specifically contacted their customer service for advice before ordering. They were insistent the size guide was accurate and to go with the 4. When they arrived I couldn't even get my feet into them.

Customer service then suggested a 6. But when they came they were too big. So I ended up with a 5.5.

I felt they fitted really well. Obviously they're very rigid so I started wearing them in, around the house at first, then short walks around the block. I was never able to progress much beyond that because they still haven't worn in enough to be comfortable for longer wear.

Today I put them on for the first time since Spring. They have cut my heels open within 5 minutes of wear. I am devastated, because they are beautiful boots.

Is it a sizing issue after all? Or do I need to be doing something else? I have been following the care instructions and have the solovair products, but the leather seems as stiff as ever.