WESCO
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My factory 2nd Brown Smooth Packers landed today - the so called "defect" is a faint scratch on the left toe, barely perceptible. You'd never notice if you weren't looking for it. I am quite pleased - my first pair of Wescos! They are stiffer and seem heavier than my White's SJ/BH (not as comfortable out of the box). But they are a half size larger than I normally wear (since that was what was available, I took a chance) - and while they seem longer than I need, the arch fits perfectly. The width (D) seems to be perfect (how my foot feels in the boot) but I notice that the laces don't seem to pull the boot closed as much as I'm used to. It's not a problem, just different than my other boots - I think they look great. All of these ultra-high quality boots have a "personality" and I am looking forward to getting to know these beauties. I need to wear these pretty hard for a few weeks and see how they do. I HATED the yellow laces they came with, but luckily I had some extra leathers. I didn't "test drive" the kiltie - maybe later - but my initial impression is I like them as shown below - here are some pics. They are certainly a well-made and handsome pair of boots imho.
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Giles, is that a fuck up of one of the IH boots lol they look nearly the same!
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Funny, mine came in too
The "defect" on mine is just irregular stitching on the left boot's outsole…So minor I can't believe it!
Color comparison to the Jobmaster Packers I previously picked up in the background. The new pair are lighter
All in all, glad I bought these, they're such a handsome boot and I honestly prefer the packer toe to the job master although both have their place!
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Good photos Aho & Bluegrass. Wesco's QC is obsessive!
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Great boots Aho and Bluegrass, awesome pickup!
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love the jobmaster toe profile. great looking boots either way & the leather looks divine
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Giles, is that a fuck up of one of the IH boots lol they look nearly the same!
Certainly looks like it…..
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Old and new. Roger & Fredy from VMC liked my 2 tone Wesco's so much, they ordered a load for VMC. The only difference being that mine were made with a burgundy leather that Wesco no longer use, so we made them out of Domain instead…..
Photos courtesy @dylantbmayes
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I kinda like the black boots, which is unexpected, given that I categorically dislike black footwear.
