WESCO

[emceeQ]

That's all thanks to a combination of beer, chemicals, and Michigan winter. They're getting a proper beating…

And for reference, this is a picture G took of them brand new...

[jdl1279]

Those look really good! Is that the oil tan leather?

[Giles]

Yep

[superfuzz]

Those buckles are soooo nice.

[Seul]

Sick, Mike!..

[Seul]

Loops shortened… Cause I don't have German sausagefingers @JCMx800 …

[neph93]

Oh boy, they are good looking boots.

[jdl1279]

I really like the brown stitching over the black leather, perfect for a work boot or an everyday pair for beating around

[jdl1279]

Getting there

[Bluegrass]

Nice @jdl1279

Here is an update on my burgundy Boss boots

[neph93]

People need to stop showing me the domain leathers or I'll need to buy a pair.

[Bluegrass]

Jump in, the water is very warm!

[jdl1279]

Very!!

[jdl1279]

Also, the Veg is like butter after a bit of break in

[jdl1279]

New work boots ordered…now the wait

In case you're curious
8" custom Packer on 9109 last
Black oil tan
Work toe cap
Brown upper stitching
Single brown mid
100F outsole
Brass hook and eyes
Tan nylon laces

[den1mhead]

Look forward to seeing them when they arrive - just gotta wait . . . .

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[jdl1279]

I need them badly for work, so put out the extra for rush. That means I'll wait 5 weeks as opposed to 11…but it's still a wait lol

[neph93]

The double midsoles on my custom boss have developed a split, one on each boot. I'm guessing it's a result of road salt etc drying the leather out (I'm otherwise careful to dry them at normal cellar temp  and remove mud etc). I feel I should try to seal the cracks to prevent more water coming in. Any advice?

[Dylansboss2]

The only thing I can think of is pounding that heel in to see if it brings those back together. If we sand the edges it might get rid of the gap on the midsoles.

They are glued and sewn all the way through, so they definitely won't come apart:)!

[neph93]

@Chris:

The only thing I can think of is pounding that heel in to see if it brings those back together. If we sand the edges it might get rid of the gap on the midsoles.

They are glued and sewn all the way through, so they definitely won't come apart:)!

Thanks! @Giles  has suggested a good oiling (which they are in need of anyway) to heal the leather and make it water retardant again. I was wondering whether I should stuff the gap with epoxy resin before doing this? Any thoughts?