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  • J
    JCMx800
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 20 Sept 2012

    @Giles:

    @NNNN:

    I've been wondering why Wesco does that front half-slip when you order the 705 half-sole. The 705 is my favorite option on White's, but for some reason it kind of drives me crazy on Wescos.

    Order the double midsole option, then you don't get it…..

    Looks much "better" to me:

    Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
    XXX

    last edited by 2 Oct 2015, 16:45 10 Feb 2015, 16:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • J
      Jordan23
      Joined: 19 Nov 2011

      It def. does!

      Enjoy ya addiction!

      AE

      last edited by 10 Feb 2015, 16:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        4c
        Banned
        Joined: 26 Nov 2013

        Found this cool photo album + really like the look of Wesco burlap with LP: http://s224.photobucket.com/user/kj17578/library/jchung3000/2 year old Wesco Burlap?sort=3&page=1

        last edited by 11 Feb 2015, 22:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • J
          JCMx800
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 20 Sept 2012

          I'm still waiting 😢

          Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
          XXX

          last edited by 13 Feb 2015, 21:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • D
            D97x7
            Joined: 7 Oct 2010

            Here you go, Jordan23





            last edited by 14 Feb 2015, 17:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • J
              Jordan23
              Joined: 19 Nov 2011

              Many thanks!!!!

              Man these are so gorgegous!

              Enjoy ya addiction!

              AE

              last edited by 14 Feb 2015, 18:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • 4
                4c
                Banned
                Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                ^^ Nice boots Nick!

                last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 05:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • 4
                  4c
                  Banned
                  Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                  Just got my first pair of Wesco's today!

                  Wesco Review time!

                  The Leather:
                  The burlap leather is really nice and velvety soft: feels like buckskin! Though I will need to put some LP on it so it won’t be so absorbent. It is already starting to show some discoloration and scuffing even though I just got them today so I will be treating them to help seal the leather against heavy staining.

                  Stitching:
                  Stitching is awesome; I really like the two tone stitching with the super thick stitch in the middle. It’s a nice artistic detail.

                  Sole:
                  The Vibram 132 sole is fairly light and nicely soft rubber that absorbs a bit of shock when walking. It also has a good amount of grip + awesome tread pattern. The half slip seems to also add a bit of arch support to the otherwise pretty flat sole. It's lower and more block-like than many of the standard soles and this gives the boot a more contemporary, yet very comfortable, feel.

                  Support:
                  Surprisingly good! I thought that because they didn’t have the added piece of leather in the arch like white’s boots do that they wouldn't have any support, but that turned out to be an incorrect assumption. That said, they do have a bit less support than my White’s boots overall, but still very good and much better than I expected.

                  Steel toe:
                  The steel toe doesn't cut into my toe or anything and is quite comfortable and rugged, but this is achieved by making the boots a bit tall in the toe area which makes them look rather large. More of an observation than anything else.

                  Overall construction:
                  Good solid boots. The mid-sole (excluding the half slip) seems a bit thinner than my White’s, but quite adequate. I set them next to my White’s smokejumpers and semi-dress boots and they seem to be about comparable. These boots are a little different here and there from what I’m used to, but overall awesome boots.

                  Fit: The most noticeable thing is the toe is roomy because it's steel, but also the heel fits very snug in a good way.

                  Closing thoughts: Coming from an avid White’s boot enthusiast: I’m very glad that Wesco is still American owned; this is certainly part of why I am trying Wesco. The quality and construction is very nice, they are comfortable, and really about all I could hope for in a pair of boots. These will not be my last pair of Wesco’s!
                  😘

                  last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 05:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • M
                    Megatron1505
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                    Nice 4c, love the burlap. Here's mine in action this morning.

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                    last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 10:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • M
                      Megatron1505
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                      Browsing the Wesco thread and I come across these…..I think I'm in love  😘

                      Would love some of these in the olive Burlap, they would age incredibly.

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                      last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 12:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • G
                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        I hate the sole.  But love the concept so much, I may release them as a standard build….

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          I hear you on the sole G, but I'm eager to try an Armortred version, and I don't think a black sole would work with it. Maybe a honey lug sole or variant?

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                          last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 14:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • M
                            Megatron1505
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                            Plus, put me on the list  😃

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                            last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 14:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • F
                              Finn666
                              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                              great shit @D97x7 …and those socks, so good!

                              last edited by 15 Feb 2015, 21:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                4c
                                Banned
                                Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                                @urbanwoodsman:

                                @4c:

                                😉

                                Custom? What are the specs? I've wanted a similar make up for awhile but with a black sole.

                                @urbanwoodsman They are a ten inch jobmaster, semi lace to toe, burlap, 132 outsole.

                                last edited by 16 Feb 2015, 17:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • C
                                  Chris
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                  @urbanwoodsman:

                                  Custom? What are the specs? I've wanted a similar make up for awhile but with a black sole.

                                  Burlap and black sole is a good combo.

                                  last edited by 16 Feb 2015, 21:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • 4
                                    4c
                                    Banned
                                    Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                                    ^ Sure is. Good looking boots Chris.

                                    Detail shot:

                                    last edited by 20 Feb 2015, 04:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • G
                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      Custom 20" Motor Patrol…

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                      last edited by 20 Feb 2015, 08:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • J
                                        JCMx800
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                                        Kinda like those.

                                        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                        XXX

                                        last edited by 20 Feb 2015, 15:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • J
                                          jdl1279
                                          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                          I get that the MP is a duty boot, but what would be the major differences from a engineer? Sole not withstanding, they look like a Boss with a tall shaft to me. Not big on something so tall having owned some 18" boots before. I find them to be incredibly hot, though completely understand the added benefit to the height.

                                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                          last edited by 20 Feb 2015, 16:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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