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      davito
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      @astrogoji:

      would anyone be able to speak on the quality of the Wesco burgundy leather?  I know it is 5oz and 2mm thick…I posted a similar question in the Viberg thread because I really like the idea of the Merlot CXL but am not sure how it measures up against the Wesco Burgundy...if anyone has any thoughts on quality comparisons between the Wesco and Viberg engineers would be grateful.

      I own the Viberg horsehide engineer with flat toe and it is the best boot I have ever owned together with the FlatHead horshide workboot. On the other side, I do not know Wesco or the burgundy leather in general but I am sure quality and feeling is on high level as well from what you can read from the colleagues here. I believe it makes no sense to talk about "Go or Show" just buy what you like and you feel comfortable with. If you have the chance to try on the boots live, use it. imho

      Cheers,
      David

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      • simoncS
        simonc
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        Look if this helps, all I know is that Britain's leading leathersmith (Will @ aeroleather) talks of only one boot, and that's Wesco, that's good enough for me.

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        • injunjackI
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          Davito

          Go and show is my personal opinion. I ride, and quite a lot. I know wescos have been used by plenty of others who ride. That's why they got my vote.

          Functionality and dependability, as well waterproofness means a lot when your on a bike several hours straight in pouring rain. To me engineer boots are like tools for mechanic….

          I'm not putting viberg down, If I understand correctly, they are fairly new on engineer boots, correct me if I'm wrong.

          And simonc, your comment tells a lot...

          enuff said...

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            demonito
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            WESCO BUDDY IVE USED MY WESCO ENGINEERS from travelling to riding to mall shopping and just taking out my kid to the park or even for a dinner with the wife. i love my wescos i dont wanna take em out of my feet seriously

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              davito
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              IJ i fully understand what u mean and respect your opinion as from ur long experience as a biker. No disrespect intended. Just wanted to share that I am happy with my viberg engineers. I am not a biker but use em Hard in my everyday life especially walking Long distances in nature with my dog over dirt, grass, stone etc. I am feeling safe in them.
              I am fully Open minded this is why I wrote I do not know wesco, which for sure have a great product.
              Peace.

              Cheers,
              David

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              • injunjackI
                injunjack
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                Davito, it's all love…

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                  demonito
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                  i have a viberg engineers also theyre less comfy than the wescos i can assure that

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                  • astrogojiA
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                    those look rugged as hell.  awesome–is that black fire leather?

                    thank you all for sharing your viewpoints.

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                      demonito
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                      these wescos on the picture im wearing are kindda weird i got these from factory seconds.
                      the leather on these are NOT black fire NOR black oil but a different breed. maybe its for their japan market cause it has these old school roller buckles and a bump toe last . and 2010 sole.

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                      • rocketR
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                        they look pretty cool Demonito, would love to see some more flicks if you get the time…

                        random from today:

                        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                        R.I.P. Geo

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                        • thomasnunnallyT
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                          Love that pic rocket!

                          Out with the new! In with the old!

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                          • nicecrackactionN
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                            everyone's favorite 🙂

                            "A man of eighty has outlived probably three new schools of painting, two of architecture and poetry and a hundred in dress."
                            (Lord Byron)

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                            • MoonshineM
                              Moonshine
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                              @nicecrackaction:

                              everyone's favorite 🙂

                              Yes, please go on…  We need more pics of those BMFs!

                              www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
                              instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

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                                demonito
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                                wesco community is too small here however weird taste you have on a pair of custom wesco is stll awesome!

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                                • injunjackI
                                  injunjack
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                                  Hey Ed, they're no bikers…

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                                  • bagley920B
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                                    Just curious, what's the little patch supposed to be for? Just looks?

                                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    • Finn666F
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                                      @bagley920:

                                      Just curious, what's the little patch supposed to be for? Just looks?

                                      i think it´s some sort of "protection" when you´re riding your bike that the leather of your boots won´t tear as fast while shifting as it would if there was just one layer of leather!…

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                                      • injunjackI
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                                        Finns right. they're there to "protect" the boot. Totally unnecessary irl, unless your're ridong motocross or so…

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                                        • ChrisC
                                          Chris
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                                          Isn't it usually only on the left boot?  You don't need extra protection for the right, do you?

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                                          • GraemeG
                                            Graeme
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                                            Some old school British bikes have a gear shift on the right side. My Altbergs have the reinforcement on both boots.

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