Hi Scott,

Thanks for the detailed feedback about both THE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG and your original Origin work boots, and for sharing your long-term experience with the construction and performance! We're glad to hear that your 8" big lug Originals from 2 years ago are still going strong and that you appreciated the thicker leather, extra reinforcement layers, and side armor at the arch for working in brush and uneven ground.

We sincerely appreciate you bringing up the construction differences you've noticed between your original pair and the Wilton, particularly the removal of the side arch reinforcement and the extra leather layers along the eyelets. Your feedback about the foam liner preventing access for interior oiling and the changes to the reinforcement features gives us valuable insight into how our design evolution is affecting the functionality that made your first pair so reliable.

Thank you for your valuable input about the construction changes, liner accessibility, and durability comparison, alongside your positive feedback about the improved tongue length, roomier toe box, and the lasting performance of your original pair. This helps us focus on evaluating how our design updates are impacting the reinforcement features and maintenance accessibility that contributed to the exceptional longevity you experienced with your first pair!

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It is fantastic to hear that the WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT - BIG LUG has become a staple in your husband's daily routine over the past year, Steph. We engineer our work boots to be built for exactly that kind of consistent, demanding use, so knowing they have held up to everyday wear while maintaining the comfort he needs is exactly what we aim for.

Your experience with our customer service team reflects the same commitment to quality that goes into every boot we build. Getting the right gear into the hands of our customers is just as important as the craftsmanship itself, and we are glad our team was able to make sure you found the perfect fit for his birthday.

Having customers who understand the value of American manufacturing and choose to support domestic production is what drives our factory team every day. We are honored to be part of your family's gear and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with both our products and our people.

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It's great to hear from someone like you, Craig, who recognizes that comfort and quality we put so much focus on with The Wilton 8" Steel Toe Work Boot - Big Lug.

When you find work boots that deliver on both the break-in experience and long-term comfort fronts. Especially with that manageable 3-day break-in period and comfortable feel without being too heavy. That's exactly what we're aiming for with every piece we make. We appreciate the feedback about how pleasant the break-in process was compared to other boots you've tried. It's always valuable to know how our construction quality makes that initial period more bearable.

We're glad you appreciate that these are made right here in the USA. That's something we take a lot of pride in.

Thanks for choosing Origin and taking the time to share your experience!

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Your feedback about the toe leather wearing through is exactly the kind of real-world insight that helps us understand how our gear performs in demanding work environments. The fact that you found a solution with the tough toe shows the kind of problem-solving mindset that comes with serious work, but we hear you on wanting thicker leather in that high-wear area.

When you find boots that can handle the rigors of welding and keep going strong past the year mark, it really makes a difference in both performance and value.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

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That's fantastic that THE WILTON 8" STEEL TOE WORK BOOT is delivering that all-day comfort right out of the box, Bill! It's great to hear from someone who really puts their boots to the test with those 15-hour days on concrete and can appreciate quality construction when they experience it.

When you don't want to take them off after a long shift, that really speaks to the fit and design we've worked hard to get right.

Your point about American-made quality really means a lot to us. There's something satisfying about knowing the gear that's getting you through those demanding workdays is built right here with that attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Thanks for choosing Origin!

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