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    • neph93N
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      @Giles:

      I completely dispense with any insole when I have this issue, once the boots have stretched, I reintroduce the insole….

      Been wearing the boots without an insole the past couple of weeks and it's working nicely. I'll be testing them with the insole in shortly. Question though, will prolonged usage without the insole have any negative effect on the boot?

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

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      • GilesG
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        Nope

        "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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        • neph93N
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          @Giles:

          Nope

          Good to know, and hurray for an easy fix.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • ChrisC
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            A bootmaker I know says that insoles actually shorten the lifespan of boots- the synthetic materials don't breathe as well, so the sweat stays in the leather longer.  From a practical standpoint, I don't know if it makes a whole lot of difference, though.

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            • GilesG
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              Wesco insoles are now leather…..

              "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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              • ChrisC
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                Oh.  I was going off my pair from 2014.  Never mind, then.

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                • seawolfS
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                  The ones that used to come with the boots were garbage, hence my homemade ones 🙂 My new ones came with Burlap insoles. They look great with the black boots.

                  “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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                  • neph93N
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                    Insoles are back in. Worked a treat! Discomfort gone and the fit is gooood. Leather is softening nicely too.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                      They look awesome [emoji106]

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                      • neph93N
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                        They look awesome [emoji106]

                        Thank you, sir. I'm very pleased. Sacrificed some of the more refined options (such as the domain leather, 705 sole) for an all season boot. I'm looking forward to seeing how they tackle the snow and ice.

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • seawolfS
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                          I have basically the same make-up for my Boss boots and they're incredibly tough. They'll be your best friend in all weather. Enjoy!

                          “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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                            @tmg:

                            They look awesome [emoji106]

                            Thank you, sir. I'm very pleased. Sacrificed some of the more refined options (such as the domain leather, 705 sole) for an all season boot. I'm looking forward to seeing how they tackle the snow and ice.

                            I think that is the way to go with Wescos. They will never look sleek, so might as well make them tough as nails!

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                            • neph93N
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                              @seawolf:

                              They'll be your best friend in all weather.

                              Cool, thanks. Do you use anything on the visible edge of the midsoles? I notice the midsoles on my Viberg Smokejumpers suck up a lot of moisture in the wet/snowy season, and when they dry a residue (which I believe to be road salt) remains.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                Just bought a pair of used boots.

                                Wesco Redwood Highliner Boots

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                                • neph93N
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                                  ^ very nice. Love to see them on foot.

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                    ^ very nice. Love to see them on foot.

                                    Not sure if I'm keeping them. They are Hard Core ! size UK11 (US12) if anyones interested. UK only

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                                    • ?
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                                      Is there anywhere in the Uk that resole Wesco boots ?

                                      thanks

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Is there anywhere in the Uk that resole Wesco boots ?

                                        thanks

                                        I believe these guys will do Wesco's:

                                        http://www.shoehealer.co.uk/repairs

                                        “Some of those that work forces
                                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            ^ absolute beauties.

                                            “Some of those that work forces
                                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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