Hi Charlie,

Thanks for the incredibly detailed feedback about THE WILTON 6" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - ALPHA and for recognizing the All America build philosophy that drives everything we do. We're thrilled that you love the Alpha sole, the 360 leather welted construction with cork filler, and the improved volume.

We sincerely appreciate you bringing up the specific concerns about the leather thickness, synthetic lining issues, and the steel toe edge exposure during break-in. Your point about the foam under the synthetic lining breaking down and revealing sharp edges gives us crucial insight into how these materials are performing in real 12+ hour shop environments.

Your comprehensive suggestions; from leather lining and thicker work boot leather to composite toe caps, improved heel/ankle fit, veg tan arch support patches, and waxed lace, provide exactly the kind of detailed feedback our development team needs as we continue refining the Wilton. Your observation about needing to choose between proper toe room and heel stability is particularly valuable for understanding the fit challenges.

This detailed feedback on the leather durability, lining materials, toe cap protection, and fit specifications will be immediately passed along to our design and development teams as we work to improve the performance and longevity of THE WILTON 6" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - ALPHA.

Thank you for your valuable input that helps us build better boots and for being part of the Origin Family!

• Origin

Hey Dalton,

We're ecstatic to hear that the WILTON 6" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - ALPHA is hitting that perfect sweet spot for your IT work in a manufacturing environment! It's awesome that you found exactly what you were looking for - low-profile steel toe boots that don't look bulky on your build while still meeting those ASTM requirements. That sleek design combined with safety performance is exactly what we engineered into this piece.

We love hearing that the comfort was there right out of the box for those full days on concrete, and you're absolutely right that leather boots just get better with time. It's incredible to know that you can already tell the quality of materials we put into these boots, and that Goodyear welt construction means you'll be able to keep them going for years to come.

Your commitment to supporting American-made quality that lasts confirms the absolute success of our dedication to creating boots that work as hard as you do. Coming from Thursday boots and choosing Origin means everything to us - we're confident these Wiltons will exceed your expectations for years to come!

Thank you for choosing Origin and welcome to the family!

• Origin

Hi Brian V.,

That's awesome to hear! We're so glad the boots are holding up to the demands of your work as a union carpenter and that you're happy with the leather and support.

We also appreciate you bringing the issue with the removable insert to our attention. That's incredibly valuable feedback, and we'll be sure to share it with our production team. Thanks for putting our gear to the test and for your great review!

-Origin

Hi Robert P.,

Your continued loyalty to THE WILTON 6" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - ALPHA speaks volumes about their quality. We're thrilled to hear they've earned the title of "best work boots" you've owned, and that you're experiencing that signature out-of-the-box comfort we strive for. Your candid feedback about the sole separation after a year of wear is appreciated, and we value your practical approach to maintaining them. Your request for a black version has been noted - this kind of specific feedback helps shape our future offerings. Thank you for being part of the Origin family!

-Origin

Hi Ben,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding our WILTON 6" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - ALPHA. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you've had with the durability of the boots, particularly with the sole separation and subsequent interior wear issues.

We understand how frustrating it is when a work boot fails prematurely, especially when you rely on them daily for your shop work. The sole separation you've experienced after just one month of use and the interior wear causing injury are concerning and not representative of our quality standards. As an American manufacturer, we take great pride in creating durable work boots, and this falls short of the longevity and safety we strive to deliver.

Your specific feedback about both the sole separation and the interior wear causing discomfort is valuable information that will be shared with our quality control team. While we appreciate your support of our mission and satisfaction with our other products, we recognize that the performance of these boots, especially given their premium price point, has not met the standards you rightfully expect from our brand.

We will be reaching out to you in a separate email.

• Origin