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    madmonday
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

    @tatmantall:

    julian or rios de mercedes made

    rios de mercedes

    and not one of you bastards have come close to answering my question.  you bunch of freckin' fine-goods-intellectuals.  jeez, hahahahahahahaha

    head high, middle finger higher

    last edited by 1 Nov 2013, 23:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Bluegrass
      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

      Mad, I am sure no intellectual haha, but I will give an opinion - I've read A LOT about engineers and what folks are saying about various boots - and the RRLs have fans - but also comments about the fit being off and other issues - agree there are diff. opinions on Julians v. the newer model (you can tell by the RRL logo - I have actually seen both on eBay and the seller is RL and they accept returns which is cool). But you asked for an opinion and mine is I'd go with a custom Wesco like Jack's for that price before I'd go with RLs.  You just don't hear the diversity of pros and cons about the other high-end engineers from my perspective. It's a big decision to drop this kind of coin on a pair of boots and I personally waived off the RLs after reading everything.

      Also on your other comment about the dyed John Lofgren Baldalassi's - agree they look pretty great - and it "could" turn out really great - and I respect the guy for taking a chance with his $1000 boots.  Like I said it's a bold move, and did not mean that as a negative.  but for me, the boots are just so special as they are - especially after seeing chiba's evo pics.

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        madmonday
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

        Wesco have gotten high praise from respected by me boot men & women on this forum. Might look into a pair when I have the resources. Thanks Bluegrass for taking a moment to break it down for me.

        sent from a madmofo

        head high, middle finger higher

        last edited by 2 Nov 2013, 19:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          seawolf
          Mod Squad
          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

          Custom Wescos ftw. I love mine. They get better and better.

          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

          @zeebeeleather

          last edited by 2 Nov 2013, 20:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            superfuzz
            Joined: 31 Dec 2012

            I love my Wescos. I think my next pair of boots (which probably won't be for a while) will be a pair of Jobmasters.

            last edited by 2 Nov 2013, 21:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              seawolf
              Mod Squad
              Joined: 28 Oct 2011

              I'd like a pair of packers for my next pair. There are some fine examples out there.

              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

              last edited by 3 Nov 2013, 02:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                injunjack
                見習いボス
                Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                MM

                If you get custom wescos, I'd suggest that you DO NOT order double midsole. Single is enough for boots that are used for mainly walking OR with elec. starter bike. (real bikes are kicked to life 😉 )
                Of course if you want double midsole for some other reason, it's your choice then. They will need double time to break up.

                last edited by 4 Nov 2013, 08:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  davito
                  Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                  @mclaincausey:

                  Epic Chiba. Just epic. Congratulations on those beauties!

                  From my side too Chiba J, awesome boots

                  Cheers,
                  David

                  last edited by 4 Nov 2013, 09:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Chiba J.
                    Joined: 15 Oct 2011

                    Thanks Davito.

                    Another shot, in more natural light.

                    last edited by 4 Nov 2013, 23:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      superfuzz
                      Joined: 31 Dec 2012

                      Wow! Soooooo nice!

                      last edited by 5 Nov 2013, 00:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        ben2t
                        Joined: 1 Jul 2012

                        MY DENIM MY RULES!
                        Noypits…

                        last edited by 7 Nov 2013, 02:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Bluegrass
                          Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                          nice score brotha, looking good!

                          last edited by 9 Nov 2013, 00:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            lamdog123
                            Joined: 3 Feb 2013

                            http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=1928

                            aero cordovan boot

                            any comment???

                            https://carousell.com/lamdog123/

                            last edited by 13 Nov 2013, 15:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              Yes.  If it's steerhide it aint cordovan…...

                              "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

                              last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 00:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                mclaincausey
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                What the feck??  It SAYS it's Chromexcel (I take chrome tanned Horween in this context to mean that) steer right in the flippin' description!  I guess I should understand them not knowing the difference, it's not like they're a leather company or something…

                                Think it, be it.

                                last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 02:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  natehate
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 18 Jun 2012

                                  i think theyre referring to the color

                                  don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

                                  last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 02:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    mclaincausey
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                    Ah perhaps. Since they're available in 3 colors I can't help but find that misleading, intentionally or not.

                                    Think it, be it.

                                    last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 02:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Seth
                                      Joined: 22 Jan 2013

                                      yeah, that was my read too. shell cordovan is different from cordovan the color, i.e. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordovan_(color)

                                      last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 02:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        natehate
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 18 Jun 2012

                                        the wording sucks
                                        but i think we all know you aint getting cordovan at that price

                                        don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

                                        last edited by 14 Nov 2013, 02:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Finn666
                                          Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                          had a rough day the other day…sugarcane lone wolf's were a good choice that day!

                                          last edited by 17 Nov 2013, 11:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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