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[Megatron1505]

Stunning mate.

[Giles]

I have just approved this Olive Drab steerhide

For those of you who know the burlap, this has the same sanded finish.  This is a Bootery exclusive colour, expect to see it in a number of new builds, but the first is likely to be a Brown Domain/Olive version of this boot…

[Anesthetist]

That will look awesome G, good call!

[superfuzz]

Wow that will be a rad combo!

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[Chris]

Olive drab Foot Patrol would look excellent.

[Megatron1505]

@Chris:

Olive drab Foot Patrol would look excellent.

[Graeme]

@Giles:

I have just approved this Olive Drab steerhide

So you're not going for the Robin Hood look this time?

Rivet and Hide have a good selection of Wesco boots in stock. If you're in London, and want to take a look…

[NNNN]

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.

[khaki8]

4NZ…my packers in domain are unlined and are fine...it will take you a really long time to wear these boots out.......like half a lifetime

[seawolf]

@NNNN:

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.

[NNNN]

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.

[seawolf]

I always recommend lining the shaft of engineer boots to prevent that slouch. I lined my standard black Boss boots and they stand tall and proud.

[Chris]

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.

[Giles]

Chris@Wesco never lines anything with a counter unless it goes above about 11 inches, he thinks it unnecessary…..

[NNNN]

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 eyes

Not too wild, but I'm mucho excited.

[Chris]

And you should be- that's going to be a classic looking build.  Save the wild stuff for your next pair.

[superfuzz]

What's the difference between MP and 1339? Just curious.

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[Bluegrass]

1339 is MP shape but accommodates the taller heel.

[superfuzz]

Got it. So 1339 is essentially the narrow last.

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[NNNN]

Yeah they are the same thing. It gets confusing because both the lower- and higher-heel versions are referred to as "motorcycle patrol" depending on where you look.