WESCO
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Thanks for the input neph! Slip resistance is a key factor in a work boot for me. The 430 should be good for the normal wear this build will get. It does however sound like I'll be sticking to 100 for work boots
I chose it as a compromise as I wanted an all year boot to get through the winters up here, without the clunky profile of the 100. It's done the job, just about.
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Thanks for the input neph! Slip resistance is a key factor in a work boot for me. The 430 should be good for the normal wear this build will get. It does however sound like I'll be sticking to 100 for work boots
I chose it as a compromise as I wanted an all year boot to get through the winters up here, without the clunky profile of the 100. It's done the job, just about.
I understand that. The winter can be brutal here, but I've managed with the 705 when needed. Work is the only place I can't cheat traction, but little compares to oil on sealed and finished floors
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Dude these are killer. What's the specs on them?
Unfortunately my luck with ordering shoes online is basically nil.
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I bought them from Wesco's Seconds page, but they're the same build as the Packers that Division Road sells:
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You guys have some sort of script written to crawl that site and alert you when your size is up? I never seem to see any in my size. Some awesome finds.
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I bought them from Wesco's Seconds page, but they're the same build as the Packers that Division Road sells:
In what way are those boots seconds? They look incredible… Going to check the site regularly from now but with the UK taxes & shipping cost, the boots aren't that cheap unfortunately..
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If you see a retailer announce a special build that you like, start checking the Seconds page at Wesco. Inevitably, a few will fail to meet Wesco's high standards and you'll have a shot at getting a cool build at a reduced rate.
Or, you could just check every couple of days. It's the only way to be sure.
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@EJS:
I bought them from Wesco's Seconds page, but they're the same build as the Packers that Division Road sells:
In what way are those boots seconds? They look incredible… Going to check the site regularly from now but with the UK taxes & shipping cost, the boots aren't that cheap unfortunately..
@EJS The back of the heel wasn't lasted perfectly, so there are some very minor bumps in the leather, where it was tucked-in between the insole and midsole. It's so minor that they'd probably qualify as firsts to other bootmakers.
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Packers day
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Like these, just in natural, not black?
http://www.panhandleleather.com/VIBRAM-700-HOLE-HEEL-SIZE-12-HEEL-VBR700-12.htmPanhandle is a great place, and they might be able to get some. If you want, I can give them a call and ask. They don't ship internationally, but I can toss the heels in an envelope and send them your way. I need to order some stuff from them, so it's no big deal.
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Just pulled the trigger on my first pair of wescos (factory seconds). Hope they fit! Will post up pics when they come in.
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Loving my new Wesco Packers
