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  • J
    jdl1279
    Joined: 3 Jan 2014

    To me, that looks like a hole from an errant needle/missed stitch. Thus, not normal at all. It is small, but would likely bother me since water can get in the boot there. I am imterested to see other takes on it, but to me, it is clearly a defect

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

    last edited by 23 Aug 2015, 14:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      I don't think your boots are defective.  I looked at my Wescos and saw similar marks.

      First, check closely and see if it's a hole- on one of my boots, it was only a small indentation, not an actual puncture.  If it looks deep, reach inside the boot and see if you can feel anything underneath.  These are lined, so even if the hole goes through the outer layer of leather, it may not go through the liner.

      Second, try and pull the quarter (the upper part with the eyelets) away from the vamp (the part covering the toe) and try to get a better look.  That hole may actually be where the stitching binds the layers, even though it's significantly offset from the visible stitching.  That's what I found on my other boot that had a hole like yours.

      Either way, I think you can safely enjoy your boots for years to come.

      Oh, and you might want to reach out to @Dylansboss#2, who would be able to give the most authoritative answer…

      last edited by 23 Aug 2015, 17:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        This may sound like a cop out, it's not meant to be.  These are hand made boots that will not effect the longevity one single iota.  Learn to embrace these tiny imperfections as evidence of a hand made custom item.

        "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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          denimeric
          Joined: 23 Jan 2013

          .

          last edited by 9 Dec 2015, 14:28 23 Aug 2015, 21:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            4c
            Banned
            Joined: 26 Nov 2013

            I’ve seen boots on the Wesco’s seconds page with similarly irrelevant aesthetic imperfections for a tiny fraction of the price. Wesco is very nice that way.

            Bottom line though: They are sure to be good solid boots so if you can find happiness in them than there is no problem.

            last edited by 23 Aug 2015, 22:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              denimeric
              Joined: 23 Jan 2013

              Thnx!  I´m here as a customer. These are my first Wesco boots. I was a noob on Wesco´s products.

              last edited by 23 Aug 2015, 23:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Dylansboss2
                Joined: 12 Sept 2014

                Sounds like they are fine, but you are more than welcome to let me see a picture:)!

                last edited by 25 Aug 2015, 21:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  denimeric
                  Joined: 23 Jan 2013

                  @Dylansboss#2:

                  Sounds like they are fine, but you are more than welcome to let me see a picture:)!

                  Thanks!  I decided to remove the pics I posted earlier. I´ll send them to you

                  last edited by 25 Aug 2015, 22:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    denimeric
                    Joined: 23 Jan 2013

                    Dylansboss#2 thanks for taking the time and giving me the reassuring info. I apreciate it.

                    F.W.I.W :  I was forced to ( I will spare you the details..) take a ± 12 miles walk with the new boots today and the boots felt very comfortable! Love´em!

                    last edited by 27 Aug 2015, 20:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Dylansboss2
                      Joined: 12 Sept 2014

                      @denimeric:

                      Dylansboss#2 thanks for taking the time and giving me the reassuring info. I apreciate it.

                      F.W.I.W :  I was forced to ( I will spare you the details..) take a ± 12 miles walk with the new boots today and the boots felt very comfortable! Love´em!

                      Not a problem! Enjoy!

                      last edited by 28 Aug 2015, 14:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Finkster
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                        Trifecta!!! … although .. a pair of black Rough Out's?  :-\  🙂

                        last edited by 29 Aug 2015, 11:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          steelworker
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                          Whoa! Very nice @Finkster !

                          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                          Well, I have others.

                          last edited by 29 Aug 2015, 13:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            denimeric
                            Joined: 23 Jan 2013

                            @Finkster:

                            Trifecta!!! … although .. a pair of black Rough Out's?  :-\  🙂

                            Sweet lord…nice!  😉  Finkster,how the ... are these gonna get enough wear.  You only have two feet.

                            last edited by 29 Aug 2015, 15:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Finkster
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                              Thx, fellas … Yep - I'm very satisfied with these feckers.  🙂

                              They get enough wear and love - in rotation - but all my other boots (and that's not few!) living currently in the shadow.  😉

                              last edited by 30 Aug 2015, 07:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Hereforthebeer
                                Joined: 9 Aug 2013

                                Nice one Finkster! They sure are great fitting boots. Would like to pick up a black RO pair myslef one day, maybe even with a christy sole.

                                last edited by 31 Aug 2015, 09:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Finkster
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                                  Thx, mate … agreed - a pair of 'custom special black rough out's' would be nice - but I dread the price and the extreme waiting time.  ::)

                                  last edited by 31 Aug 2015, 10:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Would be the same price as the normal Foot Patrols…..

                                    "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 31 Aug 2015, 10:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Finkster
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                                      Indeed? … I have crazy 'custom' ideas in my freaky head.  😉

                                      mixed kind of leathers, other soles, etc.

                                      last edited by 31 Aug 2015, 10:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Times three… @Sam @Winchy @Madame Buttonfly

                                        "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 1 Sept 2015, 16:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Jordan23
                                          Joined: 19 Nov 2011

                                          The Blue Ones[emoji8]

                                          Enjoy ya addiction!

                                          AE

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