WESCO
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Bretro - Perhaps a dumb question - I know a lot more about White's than Wescos - but what exactly is the standard MP heel (is it a short block heel)? And what is the difference between the boss and highliner heels? Is the pic above your personal boots (you got them already?), and which heel is it? I am carefully contemplating my next pair of engineers and really like the MP last - I really like the boots pictured above.
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Thx for the comments gents! As explained to me by the guys at Wesco, the standard Boss heel is one stack shorter than the Highliner and one stack higher than the MP. The MP heel is a block heel whereas the Boss and Highliner heels are both Cuban. Yes indeed the boots pictured above are mine- MP last with the standard Boss heel, 10" height, black oil steer, double leather soles, 705 half soles, extra 2" instep strap, and custom brass roller buckles from John @VEB. The best engineers for under 7 bills IMO. And as Finn alluded to they are soft toe, which I gotta tell ya on these boots means your toes practically stick up through the leather!! They're finally breaking in after about 7mos of wear. Also as a note, the Narrows are built on the Boss not Highliner heel.
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No sweat man. also to add to the heel discussion; the Morrison or western last engineers are built on the Highliner heel… I was very confused myself as often it seems the Boss and Highliner heels get discussed synonymously, like they're one in the same, but Chris at Wesco told me they were different. (If anyone else can correct me, i sure as spit wont have my feelings hurt!) Regardless, the boss heel is high enough for me
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Thanks for the detailed explanation - best one I've seen anywhere. I'd def. want the boss heel (cuban/just a bit shorter).
Did you have to specify the soft toe with your build, or are boots with the MP last normally built that way? I saw Superfuzz did not get the soft toe, so I assume either you specified soft or he specified hard.
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Also I would highly recommend getting vintage roller buckles like Bretro's and sending them to Wesco, especially if you're going for the vintage look with the flattened toe box. I got a pair from Vintage Engineer Boots Etsy shop and if he's out you can order them here: http://hukurokuju.com/
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You got good taste, bro
@superfuzz:Also I would highly recommend getting vintage roller buckles like Bretro's and sending them to Wesco, especially if you're going for the vintage look with the flattened toe box. I got a pair from Vintage Engineer Boots Etsy shop and if he's out you can order them here: http://hukurokuju.com/
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@superfuzz mine is unlined
@seawolf +1 -
Nice to have a new pair of boots when you need to give a contractor a kick in the butt, eh? Speaking of which, I hope things are going smoothly on the remodel.
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Sweet! What are the specs? I have a new pair in brown rough out inbound.
FACTORY SECOND BOSS
STYLE BK7700705 (Size: 10.5E) [B-902]
+Color: Black
+11" Height
+705 Sole
+Condition: NewDESCRIPTION: custom style; brown midsole, natural edges
Thanks Chris! The remodel is coming along very well and, fortunately, I've got a great contractor who rarely needs a boot in his ass. I'll be posting some more pics soon.
