WESCO

[neph93]

Yeah, mine will see a lot of rain, ice and snow, which is why I went oil-tanned, also because it takes up mink oil well. Do you treat the visible edges of the mid soles with anything?

[pillowPANTS]

Question about midsole color??
There is a pair i want for a decent price but they have a black midsole. I dont want all black, i want a natural midsole. Is the black dyed all the way through? Or is just the edge done? Curious if i could sand away the black color

[neph93]

I remember I read somewhere that they're stained/painted on the edges. But whether or not it penetrates or is easy to remove I don't know.

[Dion]

IMO you should grab them as the midsole will darken with wear either way.

[pillowPANTS]

@den213:

IMO you should grab them as the midsole will darken with wear either way.

Just hate the all black "rubber boot" look. I know it will darken, but id never let it get black

[Chris]

It's just edge dyed, not all the way through.  You should be able to remove the black on the surface.

[pillowPANTS]

@Chris:

It's just edge dyed, not all the way through.  You should be able to remove the black on the surface.

Great news!! How "sure" are you tho??

[rocket]

if it helps you, I'm pretty sure that Chris is correct and you can always ask @Chris at Wesco too

[Chris]

I'm about 99%.  I've never seen sole leather dyed all the way through.

Not only is it a pain in the ass to dye leather that thick, it's more economical to stock undyed soles for all boots and then dye the edges if necessary.

But Rocket's right- the definitive answer would be to ask Chris at Wesco…

[neph93]

I'm sure the colour is painted/stained on the edges only. Question is how deep that penetrates the midsole. If it's just on the surface then a bit of sandpaper and you're done. If it stains a millimetre or two into the leather then you'll fuck up the midsole getting it off is my guess. Hope it's the former.

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[seawolf]

@Chris:

It's just edge dyed, not all the way through.  You should be able to remove the black on the surface.

I've done this with my Wesco Boss boots. True story. Sandpaper bro. @pillowPANTS

[pillowPANTS]

@seawolf:

@Chris:

It's just edge dyed, not all the way through.  You should be able to remove the black on the surface.

I've done this with my Wesco Boss boots. True story. Sandpaper bro. @pillowPANTS

Awesome, thanks! Hopefully i can get them for a decent price still

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Morrison Update

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[pillowPANTS]

Got the Boss anyway. Sanded the black midsole down to natural (as best i could). Not super easy, took a couple hours

11.5D seems to be my size. Instep fits snug, but heels are slipping a bit. Pretty sure ive got atleast one blister from wearing them today [emoji22]

[Dion]

Great job, they're looking boss ;)!

[Chris]

@Beerhammer:

@Chris at Wesco

So….the question now is....how many SQ FT do you need to make a pair of boss boots?

@Chris:

At least 12 sq feet of usable leather!

So 4-6 shells, depending on size and useable percentage?  No wonder shell boots are so pricy.  That's a lot of material cost.

[pillowPANTS]

@den213:

Great job, they're looking boss ;)!

Lol, clever. Thanks man!

Now, what leather is used on a stock Boss?

[neph93]

@pillowPANTS:

Now, what leather is used on a stock Boss?

Oil tanned, I believe.

[Giles]

Correct