WESCO

[Bluegrass]

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?

[Bretro_]

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.

[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??

[superfuzz]

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

[Bretro_]

@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)

[superfuzz]

Why preferably the old black tie leather?

[Bluegrass]

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

[Bretro_]

@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…

[Bretro_]

@bluegrass, yessir, just MSG Kyle

[superfuzz]

@Bretro_:

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

+100!

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[Bluegrass]

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?

[Bretro_]

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

[nemesisnow1200]

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

[Andreas1965]

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

[Aetas]

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

[Andreas1965]

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

[Aetas]

Your wife knows how to please you. 

[Andreas1965]

My wife is better than winning the lottery. She's more than I ever deserved. And she'll look so damn sharp in Wesco's.

[Friday]

Im glad you like them boots matey. Wear them in good health.

[Andreas1965]

What do you guys think?  It's the steel toe version.  Yay  or nay?