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I can't remember If these were posted before or not I did post them to Instagram. I took these when I got them new.
Also I'll get a few new pictures for you tomorrow
British Tan is an amazing leather! And I have to say the raptor sole is prob the most comfortable sole going at least from what I've got. Hopefully I'm selling you on them[emoji23][emoji23]
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Thx [emoji106]
I was sold on these awhile ago, I just have to justify dropping $600 on a pair.
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Worth every penny!! [emoji383]
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Just saying.[emoji846]
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No doubt they’re worth it
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I really want to try the raptor sole on a pair of engineer boots. I know that goes against their classic looks but after having raptors on moc toes I agree they’re the most comfortable thing going. Black Bear did a nice Wesco version that quickly sold out.
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I think Raptor soles on engineers is actually quite popular in Japan.
They are indeed. One of the disadvantages with them is that they wear out relatively quickly and are indeed comparatively tricky to change.
Regarding comfort, I don’t know. I got a pair of RW’s with a Christie sole about the same time as I got my viberg smokejumpers on a single mid and #100 lug. I know the intuitive thing is that soft is better, but I’m not sure about that. From experience, I’d rather be standing on a moulded leather mid with a high supporting heel an hard rubber lugs all day.
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I concurr that they wear out quickly. I typically get 18 months from a pair in rotation. I am fortunate to have 2 skilled cobbler shops within 10 minutes of me. Regarding comfort, I think footwear is about the most subjective thing around.
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Fresh Romeo build
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Those are sweet dude. They are The most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. That raptor
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I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
Boss 8”
Black rough out
100 soles
Straps with gun metal rollers
Brown dyed soles.
I’m so pumped for them -
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying some wesco boots… how do they fit compared to redwing?... Do they stretch like red wing? Any help would be greatly appreciated -
I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
Boss 8”
Black rough out
100 soles
Straps with gun metal rollers
Brown dyed soles.
I’m so pumped for themThese sound like a great build. From my experience, custom fit is well worth the upcharge
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I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
Boss 8”
Black rough out
100 soles
Straps with gun metal rollers
Brown dyed soles.
I’m so pumped for themThese sound like a great build. From my experience, custom fit is well worth the upcharge
Thanks dude!
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Hello,
I'm thinking of buying some wesco boots… how do they fit compared to redwing?... Do they stretch like red wing? Any help would be greatly appreciatedSupport what @jdl says.
The movement in the leather certainly varies according to weight. The oil tanned leathers are the heaviest and form to your feet after a while but don’t stretch as such. The domain leathers are in the middle and soften more markedly, the burlaps are the lightest and «stretch» or loose much more easily.
Size wise, I’m a US10.5 in RW and nearly all Wesco lasts. I’m a big D width so tend to go to E with Wesco boots made of the 7oz oil tanned for comfort.
