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    • Bretro_B
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      Thx for the comments guys. In the end, i decided to go with black tie. As much as I love the burgundy, I figure ill get more wear outta black. Of all my boots, my #8 shells see the least amount of use. And as nice as the brown is, I concluded that I have enough brown lace ups already… My only other black lace ups are my lace to toe Smokejumpers in cxl. Figure these will be my less work boot-ish black boot. Damn I need to stop this addiction!!!

      I'm just gonna say it though, someone needs to order some engineers in that brown; they will look killer

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      • BluegrassB
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        This is my first Wesco order - i'd appreciate any advice/comment… I'm trying to build/order this boot:

        Here is my attempt at placing the order (I have it saved for later):
        CUSTOM PACKER
        STYLE BR906P705 (Size: 12 1/2D)
          +Single-Tone:Roughout Brown
          +6" Height
          +Regular Toe
          +#705 Vibram® Sole
          +Standard Heel Height
          +Brass Eyelets
          +Lightweight Brown Upper Stitching
          +White Outsole Stitching
          +Tan Nylon Laces
        SPECIAL REQUESTS: 7 inch height, Packer upper with MP toe (taller heel #1339 shoe last)

        I know it is a different sole - I like the 705 - but I want everything else the same.  Chris at Wesco said it was 7" height and he mentioned the #1339 last.  I don't want to mess this up.  Also unsure about sizing - anyone out there have a comparison to White's or Viberg's?

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        • ChrisC
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          Looks good to me, but I'm not an expert on Wesco.

          I wear a size 10D across the board in the Viberg 2030 last, the White's swing last and whatever last Wesco uses in the Jobmaster, by the way.

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          • Bretro_B
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            Bluegrass, I'd order true to size on these if I were you. I'm a 10D on Whites standard SJ last, 9.5D on the #55 last. I currently have a pair of sz 9.5D MP engineers but ended up having the toe stretched, so the order I just placed was 10D. Note that this last has a rather narrow toe box. It's as cool as they come though IMO.

            Your boots are gonna look sick!

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            • BluegrassB
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              B, thanks man.  Do you know if is this a soft toe? if you just add MP toe like I did, what will you get? And I wonder what he means by "taller heel 1339 last" - is that just the technical term for the MP last?

              Damn, I better call them vs. just placing an online order - I'll be a nervous wreck.

              And I assume their standard brown leather is pretty stout stuff - do you now if it is thicker than the Domain?

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              • Bretro_B
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                No sweat, my man. That's definitely got the celastic. The toe box is pretty much flat on this last without it. as for the leathers; looks to me like the domain but i could very well be weong abput that. The standard oil is approx 7oz and the domain is approx 5oz. Ask Chris for some leather swatches 😉

                Oh yeah, and the #1339 last is the Narrow last, which is a D width version of the MP last that has been specially built for a higher heel.

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                • BluegrassB
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                  Thanks, very helpful. I'm going to call Chris to make sure I order the right thing.  Then the "the wait" begins.  Did you pull the trigger on yours??

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                  • S
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                    If you don't mind spending the extra money, I highly recommend getting the custom fitting. It worked great for me.

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                    • Bretro_B
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                      @Bluegrass:

                      Thanks, very helpful. I'm going to call Chris to make sure I order the right thing.  Then the "the wait" begins.  Did you pull the trigger on yours??

                      I did, bro:)

                      Wesco Custom Packers
                      Last: 1339 / MP on high heel
                      Leather (entire upper): Black Tie Domain (preferably the old stuff)
                      Height: 7" Height
                      Soles: 269 Vibram
                      Midsoles: Single, Natural
                      Lace Pattern: Standard
                      Hardware: Brass eyelets and hooks
                      Stitching: White lower, brown upper
                      Laces: Natural Rawhide Leather
                      Lining in Quarters: n/a
                      Toe Caps: n/a
                      Toe Box: Single Celastic
                      Size: 10D

                      Though I ordered mine thru Baker's; saved a few extra bucks ($445 total)

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                        Why preferably the old black tie leather?

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                        • BluegrassB
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                          and i don't even see a custom wesco packer on baker's website?!?! or build-a-boot… did you just talk to kyle?

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                          • Bretro_B
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                            @Superfuzz, Ah hah great and very relevant question, because the new stuff has a grey pull up quality to it, and does not have the same aniline finish. I wanted a more dress leather. I kinda feel like I'm taking a gamble with the new black tie, but figure it must be good, seeing as they've replaced the existing stuff. Just wish they offered a brown base/black aniline finished leather for patina purposes…

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                            • Bretro_B
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                              @bluegrass, yessir, just MSG Kyle 🙂

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                                @Bretro_:

                                Just wish they offered a brown base/black aniline finished leather for patina purposes…

                                +100!

                                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                • BluegrassB
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                                  I thought Baker's couldn't sell the 1339 last (the MP toe with the taller heel), for licensing reasons or something like that?  Anyway that's good to know…

                                  Also, do you need a liner with the domain leather?

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                                  • Bretro_B
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                                    They line the vamp as default, quarters no. The new domain absolutely does not need a liner in uppers not sure about the old stuff though

                                    As for the 1339 last; my understanding is the 5yr lisencing agreement is up

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                                    • nemesisnow1200N
                                      nemesisnow1200
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                                      Wesco Jobmaster,,,stunning pair of boots,,,Friday you are a legend,,,I finally own a quality pair of shitkickers,,,,

                                      Raw and unwashed ,,,,,,my fekkin arse!!!!!!

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                                      • Andreas1965A
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                                        New Highliners. Stock model,  from Boot Werks Fort Lauderdale. Surprisingly comfortable out of the box.  Now I need Boss Boots.

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                                        • AetasA
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                                          They look nice. Hope you put all your boots on the sale thread after marriage.  🙂

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                                          • Andreas1965A
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                                            Forget about it.  The wife wants a pair,  too.

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