WESCO
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I have to say i am the lucky owner of three pair of Vibergs, 2 pair of white's and some other pairs like FH, etc. and was looking for my next boot purchase quite a long time. I was sure i d go for an engineer this time but didn't know which brand to go for. After researching and trying on some pairs i ve made my ranking depending on quality, reputation, costs an (known) sizing.
Then G announced that he together with Sascha will distribute Wesco in Europe and i saw and touched some builds at Bread-and-Butter.
The Possibity of ordering a costum boot through him changed my mind (rankings). But first i had to confirm my correct wesco size and the right toe for my build up.
So I decided to ask G for fitting infos about the wesco engineer boots belonging to the differences between the MP and the Boss toes. G. kindly offered to send me a few to try them on. I ve decided to choose three pairs of the IH-Wesco-Buildups (2 x#4 in 9E and 9,5Eand #5 in 9E) .
After three days of waiting the shoes finally have arrived me today.
I was really curious about the boots, opened the boxes and they didn't disappoint my high expectations.
In conclusion i must say that i am really impressed by their quality. The smell, look and feel of the beauties are sparkling me.
My order will come soon to you G!;)
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Now that is service, I'm sure you'll love them man. I saw many different Wesco builds at Fish and Chips this year and they went from being a brand I didn't know much about to a brand I wanted buy a million different builds from.
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^Very nice mate, the brown and burlap two tones look awesome.
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Stunning mate.
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That will look awesome G, good call!
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Olive drab Foot Patrol would look excellent.
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Olive drab Foot Patrol would look excellent.
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How are everyone's unlined Black Tie / Domain boots holding up? I went with a 7" MP (low) Packer in Black Tie, but I'm a little concerned about how it will (or won't) hold up in the long term without a lining.
If I'm not mistaken, all of the boots Wesco makes are lined in the vamp area. The lining is optional in the upper part of the boots.
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Sure they are, just not the shaft. It's more of an issue with tall engineer boots, but I was curious if the 5-6oz domain got more wrinkly/slouchy (in an "uh oh" way) without a lining than the 7oz black/brown leathers.
Khaki8, thanks for the info. Have you posted images of your packers? I thought I'd run into them at some point going through the thread, but I only spotted when you listed the build.
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My Jobmasters are the burlap leather, which is 5-6 oz, I believe, and they are lined. It is really not necessary, and I would not do that again.
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Well I think that's all the reassurances I need, everyone. Way to go. Here's the build, btw:
Wesco Packer
Leather: Black Tie
Height: 7"
Toe: Motorcycle Patrol (not 1339)
Heel Height: Standard
Liner: None
Upper Thread: Brown
Outsole Stitching: White
Midsole: Single
Sole Edge: Natural
Sole: Vibram 269
Hardware: Brass hooks and eyesNot too wild, but I'm mucho excited.
