text: I really wanted to like these shoes. They look amazing out of the box and the Tan Renegade pullup leather is awesome (i.e. smells great, good thickness, awesome color); definitely could pass as Horween Chromexcel. The fit is TTS. I ordered a size 9 and for reference I am a size 9D in AE 5-last, 9 Chucks, and 9 Clarks DB. I also have Chippewa 1901M25 Cordovan Service Boots and the now want a pair in Tan Renegade.<br /><br />HOWEVER, on the first day I wore them I noticed my right heel and knee were starting to ache. By the end of the day my heel and knee were feeling painful. When I got home I noticed bumps sticking up out of the heel!!! (See pic) Those are the nails used to attach the heel to the shoe. I've been walking on nails the whole day. I emailed Chippewa Customer Service and they replied with the generic return policy. No offer to replace or repair the shoes, just return them to Amazon for inspection. My heel and knee were still sore the next day. So these shoes are going back and unfortunately my size is OOS. Too bad cuz they really are awesome. There are no issues on the left shoe and on my Cordovan Service boots.