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​Hey everyone,

​Looking for some advice or insight on my Thursday President boots in black.

​I’ve had them for about 2 months, wearing them into the office a few days a week. I noticed this distinct orange/light brown line showing up along the edge of the welt/sole (see attached photo). It’s starting to appear in a few spots around the perimeter.

​If it's just the edge finish coming off, what’s the best product to restore the clean black edge (e.g., Fiebing’s Edge Dressing, black shoe cream, wax)?

​Appreciate any tips or product recommendations!

​Hey everyone,

​I’m pulling my hair out trying to figure out the right fit for my first pair of Thursday boots (Presidents) and could really use some collective wisdom.

​I wear a size 12W in standard dress shoes, runners, and hiking boots. I also have a pair of 15-year-old Doc Martens in an 11.5, though I know Docs tend to run pretty large and roomy.

​Here is the breakdown of my journey so far:

​The Constraint: I have to wear $300 custom orthopedic insoles. Swapping them out for a cheap, thick Amazon insole or standard foam insert isn't an option for me.

​Round 1 (11.5 Wide): Lengthwise, they felt great with my orthotics in. However, they were incredibly tight across the bridge/instep of my foot. I wore them around the house for a few days, but after researching and talking to Thursday support, I realized the leather wouldn't stretch enough over the top to fix that pressure.

​The Canadian Tax: TBC support recommended returning them for a 12W. Because I'm in Canada, that return shipping hit me for just under $100 CAD. Ouch.

​Round 2 (12 Wide): Got them in, and now they feel too big. There is a 1.5 thumb-width gap between my toes and the tip of the boot. My feet slide around just a little bit, and they are noticeably loose in the ankle.

​So now I’m stuck. The 11.5W squeezed the top of my foot too much, but the 12W feels loose, especially around the ankles. Given that another return/exchange is going to cost me another bill from Canada Post, I want to make the right call.

​Has anyone dealt with a high instep/bridge issue on the President?

​Does the ankle/heel area tighten up significantly as the leather breaks in and molds, or is a 1.5-thumb gap a definitive sign that the boot is just too long?

​Should I look into tongue pads or heel grips to save the 12W, or is this particular last just a bad match for my foot shape and custom orthotics?

​Any suggestions or advice from fellow wide-footers or orthotic-wearers would be greatly appreciated!