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    • injunjackI
      injunjack
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      @Graeme:

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

      Not "old school".  Just OLD…

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      • nicecrackactionN
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        i used to have a pair of black classic wesco boss boots and the creases in that area were the first to get soaked in prolongued rain. the burlap roughouts don't have that problem and resist hours in the snow or rain. 'sides, i obviously like the look and necessity is an odd thing to discuss in a forum mainly about 21oz+ 300$+ denim 🙂

        "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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        • nicecrackactionN
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          with DC4001

          "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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          • Jordan23J
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            Really really nice nicecrackaction!!!

            AE

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            • nicecrackactionN
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              Thanks J! They all hate 'em here except you and Eddie because I had them made with four (!) straps. There are more pics a few pages back. But sometimes you've got to do crazy stuff 🙂

              "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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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                @nicecrackaction:

                They all hate 'em here except you and Eddie because I had them made with four (!) straps.

                Fuck them.  Your boots, your body, your style, do what the feck you want…..I do....

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • ChrisC
                  Chris
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                  You know, I had completely forgotten about those early pics of yours, NCA.  The bad lighting that made them look pinkish was the only problems could see with them.  But Giles is (of course) right- your boots, your money.  If somebody else doesn't like 'em, they can screw off.

                  I really like that burlap color roughout, by the way.

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                  • nicecrackactionN
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                    thanks guys 🙂 After all, what's the use of customizing them, if they end up looking everybody elses boots. However, eventually I'll start looking again for another, a bit more traditional pair for riding.

                    "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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                    • astrogojiA
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                      actually i was going with two straps myself.  I find the extra straps keep the jeans from attempting to ride up.  more grip around the calve and they look hardcore-er 🙂

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                      • astrogojiA
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                        @nicecrackaction:

                        Wesco Engineer rough out with motorcycle toe, heel one lift down and Vibram 100R. the three buckles also help to keep the pants from riding up.

                        Wow just took a look at how good it looks with three straps, pretty amazing!  how do you find the one lift lower in the heel?

                        I was going to go with double midsole, vibram 705 and one lift lower in heel but not exactly sure how that'll look or feel  😶

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                          First post in the Iron Heart forum and it's not even about IH..should I be ashamed?  (proud owner of several pairs of IH denim, for the record.)

                          Huge wesco fan and fan of any American made boot.  Currently just have a pair of black Firestormers I've had for about 2 years.  Here are the stats of my recent Wesco custom Jobmaster order:

                          +Single-Tone:Redwood
                            +8" Height
                            +Lace-To-Toe
                            +#705 Vibram® Sole
                            +Double Midsoles
                            +Standard Heel Height
                            +Brass Hooks & Eyelets
                            +Lightweight Brown Upper Stitching
                            +White Heavy Upper Stitching
                            +White Outsole Stitching
                            +Tan Nylon Laces
                            + Special Requests: Leather Outsole with standard Vibram #705 tygum heel, Double midsole and outsole edges stained/oiled brown

                          Pictures to come when complete, they should be ready beginning of January.

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                          • BlackheartB
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                            They sound great AJD, and welcome to the forum. 🙂

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                            • injunjackI
                              injunjack
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                              just emaild Kyle, my Wescos are 'bout to ship in 7-10 days….Whoo-hoo

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                                demonito
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                                yo buddy whta wescos are those??

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                                • injunjackI
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                                  Bosses Ed, Bosses

                                  Pics and specs as soon as they arrive…..

                                  ääähh

                                  Specs are somewhat:

                                  11" Black Fire leather
                                  Old (Bump toe) last
                                  double midsole, stained brown
                                  Vibram 705 sole
                                  1 lower heel, curved or whatever they call it
                                  Upper strap std
                                  instep strap 2 in longer (or 1 in, can't remember for sure)
                                  std stitching
                                  roller buckles

                                  Edit typo and corrected sole…

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                                    demonito
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                                    god damn mother fucker i wanna see that pair you got. but watch out for the fire leather they are son of a bitches man i swear to you. you will form callouses like no other boot can

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                                    • hajdukH
                                      hajduk
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                                      what is the essential difference between the black tie and black fire leather from Wesco?

                                      "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                                        demonito
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                                        weight. heavy leather fire proof and fucking hard to break in super wearing mine for 1  year and still fucking stiff

                                        black tie  soft and very gay leather

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                                        • injunjackI
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                                          I opted Fire leather because it's polishable…takes lot of elbow grease I hear but it's doable. And doesn't look so "oily" if I have understood correctly...

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                                            yeah they dont look oily right but theyre not much of a difference than the regular oil leather.  wesco oil leather takes polish good too! dont need no extra elbow grease really

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