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    • Dylansboss2D
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      @Beerhammer

      Yes, we have a little left, but you can only order the red lining in a red boot due to the thickness!

      @Beerhammer:

      @Chris:

      Is red leather lining dead for good @Chris at Wesco? I noticed its not on the new builder…

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      • H
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        Quick question for @Chris at Wesco: is "slate" leather available for a pair of Romeos? Not available on the virtual boot builder but I think it'd make a great looking shoe in roughout. Leaning between that color (if available) and burlap right now.

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        • Dylansboss2D
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          @hopsbreath Yes it is! We are currently making a pair for our Custom Fit fella. We just have to get it in as a special request right now. It should be there hopefully within the week!

          @Authentic04 I must have slipped on responding to your sizing question. We generally recommend a half size down on the low heel round toe of our Jh Classic or our Robert William.

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          • EngineerE
            Engineer
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            Wesco Redwood Foot Patrol + Left Field Greasers + IH-137

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            • seawolfS
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              Jobmaster owners: Anyone have both lined and unlined Jobmasters? Or is there anyone with unlined that can share their opinions? I'm getting ready to build a pair and I'm considering getting them unlined to save some money. The pair I already own is lined, so I'm not sure how what the pros and cons are for unlined.

              Thanks!

              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

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              • Clint_DC
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                I've got both lined and unlined jobbies.  In the end, I don't personally feel that it makes that much of a difference.  I could see the advantages in a non-lace up boot to help them maintain their structure.  With lace-ups, I'd say you'd be fine either way and it would just come down to personal preference.  I've got a pair of rough out unlined Bosses and they tend to "slouch" a bit more than I'd prefer but it's no deal breaker to me.

                ATX IH Hoarder

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                • seawolfS
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                  Thanks! That's perfect. I was reading somewhere that for working in your boots, in a job that requires protection around your ankles and shins, lined are the way to go. But for whatever the heck I do at work, I don't really see the need.

                  Both my Wescos are lined (Boss and Jobmasters) so I suppose it's time to branch out a little 🙂

                  How's the comfort for day-today use? How's the break-in? Any difference there?

                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                  @zeebeeleather

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                  • Clint_DC
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                    I'd say it's a quicker break-in with one or more less layers.  I spend 12+ hours a day in my steel toe unlined jobmasters for work and I don't have any issues whatsoever.  They're comfortable while being tough as nails.  I've been wearing the same jobmasters for the last ~5 years (with a rebuild about 6 months ago) where most guys I work with are lucky to get a year out of a pair of Red Wings or something similar.

                    ATX IH Hoarder

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                    • seawolfS
                      seawolf
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                      Sold! Thanks brother! I'll give it a whirl!

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                      • seawolfS
                        seawolf
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                        Let the wait begin!

                        CUSTOM FIT JOBMASTER®
                        STYLE BKST210430 (Size: Sending Updated Form with Order)
                          +Single-Tone:Black
                          +10" Height
                          +Steel Toes
                          +Regular Toe
                          +#430 Vibram® Sole
                          +Dye Soles and Heels Black
                          +Standard Heel Height
                          +Black Hooks & Eyelets
                          +Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
                          +Black Heavy Upper Stitching
                          +Black Outsole Stitching
                          +Black Nylon Laces
                          +Random Leather Insert

                        SPECIAL REQUESTS: Please make with Packer Uppers and Wesco stamp on the inside. These are for military use.

                        Thanks for the help @Chris at Wesco

                        Also, thanks @Clint_D for the help!

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                        • Clint_DC
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                          Nice @seawolf!  Sounds like a serious work boot build, hope you enjoy them!

                          ATX IH Hoarder

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                          • Clint_DC
                            Clint_D
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                            Well, probably the last thing I need is another pair of Boss boots but I just pre-ordered these:

                            https://standardandstrange.com/collections/featured/products/van-cleef-engineer-boot-veg-tan

                            This is a pretty amazing build and the veg tan leather should patina nicely with wear.

                            ATX IH Hoarder

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                            • BluegrassB
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                              Those are some very handsome boots!

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                              • tmgT
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                                +1 they're very cool, and will look even better once they start to patina!

                                Might need some myself [emoji3]

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                                • JCMx800J
                                  JCMx800
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                                  I need some Veg Tan boots!!!

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

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                                  • seawolfS
                                    seawolf
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                                    Gorgeous!

                                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                    @zeebeeleather

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                                    • 4c4
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                                      • EngineerE
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                                        Wesco has added several defect-free MP toe packers in black oil tan and brown domain to their "Factory Seconds" page for $300. Mostly even sizes. Go get 'em, boys!

                                        https://www.wescoboots.com/builder/FS.aspx

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                                        • ben2tB
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                                          size 7E Jobmaster for $125 no defect, whoaa.

                                          https://www.wescoboots.com/builder/FS.aspx

                                          MY DENIM MY RULES!
                                          Noypits…

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                                          • EngineerE
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                                            @ben2t  Wow, that's a crazy good deal!

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