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    • neph93N
      neph93
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      It’s really not my thing tbh. I do like the leather combo’s in those though.

      Custom building Wescos is one of my favourite wastes of time.

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

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        Steffen
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        Mine too 😃 I did a lot and I think i narrowed it down to these two for my next Order (not 100% Shure if I want to go with the "Two-Tone" again) with a 2021, a 700 or a 100 Vibram Sole, Choices, Choices.

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          @D97x7:

          A beaut of a shot….

          "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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          • DionD
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            Gallery-worthy.

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            • neph93N
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              @Steffen:

              Mine too 😃 I did a lot and I think i narrowed it down to these two for my next Order (not 100% Shure if I want to go with the "Two-Tone" again) with a 2021, a 700 or a 100 Vibram Sole, Choices, Choices.

              I don’t know how much the climate varies in the course of a year where you are, but I let practical matters guide me in my choice of soles and leather, to an extent. My first pair were oil-tanned leather with the #425 for winter (which lasts five to six months for me). I would have gone with the #100 for max grip but it’s a little too gnarly for the MP toe in my opinion. #425 was the middle way.

              I went for the #705 on my summer pair which are lightweight burlap.

              I’m not a big fan of wedge soles at all and the ripples on the #2021 will wear out quickly in an urban environment. So you may want to consider that. Both the #100 and #700 are very hard wearing but are on opposite ends of the scale when it comes to profile and traction. The #100 are totally badass on JM’s though so if you wanted to go all out BOOT then I’d go for that with a double midsole.

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

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                That is basicly the thought Process I had too and youre Right, if I want to get myself a Winter Boot I should go for the #100 on the JM and nothing else, the BOOT is born  😉 Thanks @neph93 always helpful.

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                  @neph93:

                  My first pair were oil-tanned leather with the #425 for winter (which lasts five to six months for me). I would have gone with the #100 for max grip but it’s a little too gnarly for the MP toe in my opinion. #425 was the middle way.

                  Do you mean #430 aka the "mini lug"? This reminds me, there's also the Vibram #2724 (or #435) "mini lug half sole" which, like the description suggests, is the love child of #430 and #705 and would probably be the best overall choice for fans of uninterrupted heel stacks and sleek looks, who also want their soles to perform when the going gets slippery.

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                  • neph93N
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                    Sorry, you’re right I do mean the #430.

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

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                      Usually I prefer the uninterrupted Heel Stack, my RW Blacksmiths are at the moment at the Cobbler to get the Dr Sole Half Sole + Double Midsole Style done but on a Winter Boot I tend to prefer not to have the exposed Leather undernath the Boot.

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                      • C
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                        @Steffen:

                        Usually I prefer the uninterrupted Heel Stack, my RW Blacksmiths are at the moment at the Cobbler to get the Dr Sole Half Sole + Double Midsole Style done but on a Winter Boot I tend to prefer not to have the exposed Leather undernath the Boot.

                        I can get behind that, half-soles look good and perform adequately for 3 seasons out of 4, but I wouldn't like to face the winter armed with half-sole boots only. #100 gets lots of stick for the looks but they perform (and I like the looks too).

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                        • neph93N
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                          ^ With you  both on all that. Except that my half soles are good for 1.5/4 seasons[emoji849]

                          On the right boot the #100 is fire.

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

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                            Imo, I can survive most of 3 seasons on my 705. The 430 is good for most everything except extremely icy conditions. The 100F on my work boots will definitely handle anything you could want it to

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

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                            • pillowPANTSP
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                              New pair ordered!!! Super jacked to get them. Stupid holiday in the UK today is holdin them up though lol

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                              • tvenutoT
                                tvenuto
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                                New pair ordered!!! Super jacked to get them. Stupid holiday in the UK today is holdin them up though lol

                                Ha yea try doing a custom last and waiting god knows how long. I’ve had to look up breathing exercises.

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                                • pillowPANTSP
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                                  @tvenuto:

                                  @pillowPANTS:

                                  New pair ordered!!! Super jacked to get them. Stupid holiday in the UK today is holdin them up though lol

                                  Ha yea try doing a custom last and waiting god knows how long. I’ve had to look up breathing exercises.

                                  Haha, i cant imagine man. I wanted to do a custom too. But the sale showed up and…..you know

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                                  • Paul9221P
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                                    Those are fantastic!  What are they?  I'm a Wesco noob.

                                    Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                      Custom fit is totally worth waiting for imo

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

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Those are fantastic!  What are they?  I'm a Wesco noob.

                                        They look like custom Boss in burgundy or maybe brown domain, on double midsoles with the Vibram #100 outsole. It may be the bump toe last rather than the standard Boss last. The major custom mod appear to be no instep or shaft straps. They do look very nice indeed.

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

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          Couple of on foot pics of my custom Boss ordered through IHUK.


                                          And some early patina on the brass buckles @Giles  supplies.

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

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                                          • D97x7D
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                                            Those are fantastic!  What are they?  I'm a Wesco noob.

                                            Steel toed Boss's without straps, in their standard brown, can't remember the name, vibram 100 sole, I think.

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