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    • J
      Jett129
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      Sounds really cool. Just curious, where is the extra strap going to be? Also reach out to Chris at Wesco,as he’s very helpful.

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        Same shoe, just imagine the raptor sole and no heel.

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          Jett129
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          Looks pretty similar to the strap on an Engineer boot,and while I think it looks great,I wouldn’t think it would have a whole lot of effect on keeping the boot up.

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          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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            I'm jazzed that Chris suggested the round toe… because I don't like pointy cowboy toed boots at all. I also this heels like that are very uncomfortable on my flat feet. I'm so stoked to get these. I have to wait for him to send me an order form though, so I can measure my feet.

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            • neph93N
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              @Filthy:

              I'm getting ready to put a custom Wesco boot order in. I'm getting a pair of black tie domain 6" Morrisons with raptor soles, round toes, extra toe cap, and buckskin lined. What I am wondering is: is the added strap a good idea or do they stay on okay without?  Also, please suggest any advice or worthwhile experience you might have regarding a custom Wesco boot order. Thanks.

              So it’s a regular boss last with a Morrison upper? If so it’s a similar build to the IH burlap shorties.

              The instep strap can be used to tighten the instep if necessary but if you have a normal instep it shouldn’t be a problem to drop it.

              If you want to go for a real hybrid boot you could get harness straps. They are designed for ankle protection.

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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              • Matty123M
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                888 OD. Where are youuuuuu??

                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                • manufc10M
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                  @Matty123:

                  888 OD. Where are youuuuuu??

                  Yeah I'm real curious to see how much the OD process shrinks these up.

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                  • Matty123M
                    Matty123
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                    Me too! I’m locked and loaded for a jeans purchase. Just eating for the size chart on these for the fins decision.

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                      @neph93:

                      @Filthy:

                      I'm getting ready to put a custom Wesco boot order in. I'm getting a pair of black tie domain 6" Morrisons with raptor soles, round toes, extra toe cap, and buckskin lined. What I am wondering is: is the added strap a good idea or do they stay on okay without?  Also, please suggest any advice or worthwhile experience you might have regarding a custom Wesco boot order. Thanks.

                      So it’s a regular boss last with a Morrison upper? If so it’s a similar build to the IH burlap shorties.

                      The instep strap can be used to tighten the instep if necessary but if you have a normal instep it shouldn’t be a problem to drop it.

                      If you want to go for a real hybrid boot you could get harness straps. They are designed for ankle protection.

                      Thanks bro. What are harness straps?

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                      • GilesG
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                        https://www.wescoboots.com/builder/MensCustomBoot.aspx?id=Harness

                        "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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                        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                          Thanks a lot Giles.

                          Bring out the gimp. (Other than the first 30 seconds, this video is NSFW).

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                          • AlexA
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                            @Filthy:

                            @Alex Not as fun as buying in person but it's so cheap: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Adidas-NBA-Jersey-Portland-Trailblazers-Sergio-Rodriguez-Sewn-Pro-/162772490099

                            Thanks, Mike

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                            • gaseousclayG
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                              could somebody pls explain to me what 'GQ insider' means on IG? Is this a hipster hashtag thing that users use to solicit free shwag in exchange for advertising?

                              WTB:
                              IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                              IHSH-19

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                              • UnTuckedU
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                                http://adage.com/article/media/gq-magazine-enlists-readers-promote-brands/294499/

                                Free advertisements for GQ and the brands they push.

                                But, likely MOST people using the hashtag only use it because it's a popular hashtag, so it makes it more likely for people to come across their pictures… That brings with it more likes and views, which makes you more "popular", and the more popular you are the more likely that you can leverage that for free schwag

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                  I've decided on (and bought) a surplus pair of Wesco Romeos with the raptor sole. They had a pair in a 10 1/2 E for only  $169… What a fortuitous find!

                                  I was a little hesitant to drop a grand on a pair of boots I had zero experience with. Also, I'm itching to build a new gaming PC that is gonna cost a small fortune. So this was a great compromise.

                                  The Romeos kind of look like this stock image below and were $100 cheaper than being sold online. I highly suggest going to the discount boots section of the website and seeing if they might have something there for you. I was all set to put in my order today and wanted to see the 3 different kinds of leather in pictures, so I went there and found the Romeos.  😎

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                                  • bryaneidins70B
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                                    @Giles, how are those Scarpa's you wear? are they true to size, have you had to break them in at all?

                                    Im walking up snowdon at the end of April and looking into a pair of approach type shoes. Not sure I'll need boots that time of year.

                                    'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      I absolutely love them.  I have 2 pairs of Mojito's (one pair suede and one pair nylon) and a pair of Zen Pro (slightly more aggressive sole than the Mojito), I'd 100% recommend them and no breaking in required.

                                      "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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                                      • bryaneidins70B
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                                        Thank you @Giles, Just the answer I was looking for.

                                        'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                          I wonder how long until I get a blow out? Hopefully I can get another 5 months out of these before I need to do some reinforcements. I'm going to be so busy at work the next 5 months. I won't be home much. It's only February and I'm already out on 5 jobs.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            Only on the grey and black buffalo check (IHSH-131). I used black thread and threw a few stitches at each end of the relevant button holds. Takes a bit of time, boring af, but a simple, near invisible fix that does the job.

                                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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