WESCO

[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.

[fre-co]

New member, some will know me from Sufu. Here are mine. from the factory store. Longer break in time than any of my whites or Russell's.
Very pleased with them so far though. Finishing is great. Construction is bulletproof. You've heard it all before…

[Chris]

Nice. Redwood, right?  Denim on those jeans looks good, too.

[fre-co]

Nope. Standard brown. Jeans are real mccoys lot002

[Bluegrass]

Nice score and welcome to IHF.  Ditto on your comments about break-in time, finish and construction.

[4c]

Welcome and very nice boots fre-co. Really like those…

[AndyO]

Great looking boots, fre-co.