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    • neph93N
      neph93
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      @jdl1279:

      What did you settle on neph?

      After much see-sawing (burlap vs. vegtan, #430 vs. #705, MP toe vs bump toe, lowered heel vs. standard boss heel) I settled on a similar build to my first pair, just with burlap RO, brown mids and some of that sweet triple stitching. Here it is:

      • 11" boss with MP toe
      • Standard heel
      • Rough out burlap all over
      • Brown dyed double mid's
      • #430 sole
      • Instep straps 1" longer
      • IH custom brass hardware
      • Brown lightweight triple stitching
      • Khaki thread on the stitch down

      Your work boots look ace. Very similar to a packer build I'm looking at. I love the toe cap, but agree it conflicts a bit with the kiltie…

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

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      • J
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        Thanks adam!

        Neph I think I'm gonna keep them in since they'll likely hold up better. Your build is similar to my next…I even want that stitching lol

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

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        • neph93N
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          @jdl1279:

          Thanks adam!

          Neph I think I'm gonna keep them in since they'll likely hold up better. Your build is similar to my next…I even want that stitching lol

          Given that they're a work boot that is definitely a good idea. It all looks natural when they break in anyway.

          Ha… great minds and all. Good thing we're on different sides of the Atlantic 😉

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

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          • DishelveledD
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            Scored these from Wesco's seconds section.
            Very similar to the Division Road Packrider except the soles.
            This thick arse veg tan leather has already let itself be known as tough breaker inner (as compared to my brown domain rough outs)

            Instagram: defy_delphi

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            • J
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              The veg softens up quite a bit but you're gonna be creaking in them for a couple months

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

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              • Max PowerM
                Max Power
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                Damn, they look fantastic!

                @elclintor:

                > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                • neph93N
                  neph93
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                  Mid-winter treatment complete. Surprisingly little salt scarring, but probably should have done a vinegar wash beforehand as I noticed a little where the leather meets the midsole. I have had them since July and they get worn about 3-4 days per week.

                  Minor salt scarring:

                  The hammered and healed, err, heel.

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

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                  • DionD
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                    @Max:

                    Damn, they look fantastic!

                    Indeed! They're going to age beautifully!

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                    • DishelveledD
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                      Cheers! @Max Power and @Dion

                      Must be the little kid in me, but that creaking sound is addicting @jdl1279 😉

                      Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

                      Instagram: defy_delphi

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                      • DishelveledD
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                        Those engineers look really good @neph93
                        It's nice to know that minor sole repair is doable–thanks for posting pics too 🙂

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                        Instagram: defy_delphi

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                        • J
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                          Ha! I love the leather, just takes some commitment. Enjoy them

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

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                          • J
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                            It's been a rough break in thus far. A couple minor spots rubbing and pushing into my foot as the boot flexes. I can tell they are slowly giving but I can feel every bit of the 20 hours I've been on my feet in them

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

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                            • J
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                              After about 40 hours in them, the Warren's have broke in to become the most comfortable boot I own…even over my Jobmaster. Highly recommend the build, I know another pair is in my future at some point.

                              For now, my 3rd build has been ordered thanks to G.

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

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                                denimeric
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                                @Dishelveled:

                                Scored these from Wesco's seconds section.
                                Very similar to the Division Road Packrider except the soles.
                                This thick arse veg tan leather has already let itself be known as tough breaker inner (as compared to my brown domain rough outs)

                                Great score,nice boots!

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                                • DishelveledD
                                  Dishelveled
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                                  Thanks @denimeric
                                  Cheers!

                                  Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

                                  Instagram: defy_delphi

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                                    how much will the veg tan darken over time?

                                    and what are yall's thoughts on two lifts lower on the heel of a boss?

                                    anyone have any example pics of this?

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Veg tanned will darken. How much depends on what you do with them and where you are in the world. Just wearing them and brushing off dirt will mean some darkening through exposure to the elements, your hands etc. Lots of dirt, water, salt etc will mean you need to treat them on a more regular basis and pretty much any treatment (polishing, oiling) will darken them quickly. Personally I'd welcome that and enjoy the process, but some people don't embrace it.

                                        Wesco's IG account and the wesco_japan IG account are great places to go to check out their boots. You'll find lots of lowered heels there, especially on the Japanese account. There are a few pics and some discussions earlier in this thread also. Two lifts lower is the so-called "standard lowered" heel on the boss I think. This means they use a different last. I like the look of the lowered heel but would never get it myself. I have a long torso and wide body so I really appreciate the extra height that the standard heel gives me. If you're tall with long legs then the standard lowered is probably a good idea. It's a matter of taste of course.

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

                                        • Virginia Woolf
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                                        • J
                                          jdl1279
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                                          This is about 9 months of wear on the veg tan. I love the leather. It's a beast to start but breaks in very nicely

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

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                                          • Clint_DC
                                            Clint_D
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                                            I'm a weak man, especially for Wesco's.  These are inbound  😢

                                            More info on these:

                                            This is the Wesco 11" Harness Boot, made with Cigar Brown domain waxed leather. A vintage-style classic that is a trademark for true riders and rebels. The 11" Harness boot comes with two top pulls and an instep harness with nickel plated hardware. This boot has a standard Midsole with the custom Vibram #430 Microtread Sole.  RED upper stitching and Heavy white outsole stitching.

                                            ATX IH Hoarder

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