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    • Matty123M
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      If anyone out there is on the fence about the custom last option through Wesco I am here to tell you that it is worth every penny and more. Even if you only plan on one pair of wescos, get the custom last. Just  started wearing my custom boss on a daily basis and they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn. Followed by Wesco Romeo. Which aren’t custom lasted. Thank you that is all

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      • BrockB
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        @Matty123:

        If anyone out there is on the fence about the custom last option through Wesco I am here to tell you that it is worth every penny and more. Even if you only plan on one pair of wescos, get the custom last. Just  started wearing my custom boss on a daily basis and they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn. Followed by Wesco Romeo. Which aren’t custom lasted. Thank you that is all

        Seconded!

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        • PalmerP
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          Agreed. I’ve always struggled to find shoes that fit as a big footed man and Wesco has been the solution for me.

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          • Matty123M
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            5 day long wears.

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            • BrockB
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              Those are dope Matty! How do you like the shaft height?

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              • Matty123M
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                Thanks Brock. I love the  look of the height and function for me. I have short big calves so anything higher would probably be uncomfortable . 9” might be ok but 10 or 11 would be way too much. My one issue is the sole. I don’t believe it’s non slip. And if it is, it’s no wear near the nonslip level of the raptor sole.

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                • neph93N
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                  The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

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

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                  • Matty123M
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                    @neph93:

                    The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

                    Noooow u tell me 🙂

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                    • neph93N
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                      Sorreeeee….

                      It’s great in Norway for the ice because the lugs catch on any bit of grit, stone or ripple, but oil not so much. I’ve always been tempted to try the mini lug or raptor on sheet ice, but I don’t think anything other than spikes works on that in reality.

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                        @neph93:

                        The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

                        Yep, as someone who works on oil covered floors, you want the 100F. Even those need the claws roughed up a bit for maximum traction in heavy oil

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

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                        • den1mheadD
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                          My new-to-me Wesco Engineer Boots; IHTB-BOBRN

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                          • Matty123M
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                            So one walk through the snow and the dye had come off the sole and heel Lifts. Is this normal?

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                            • J
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                              My Boss are exactly the same where the dye and snow is concerned.

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

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                              • Matty123M
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                                @jdl1279:

                                My Boss are exactly the same where the dye and snow is concerned.

                                Thanks bro. Funny thing is I was torn between brown and natural. Now I’ve had both

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                                • J
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                                  No problem. I had similar thoughts when mine turned out such, since neither my Warrens or Jobmasters did. One of those had been coated with oil before they saw snow, and the other aren't really great for winter though. I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

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

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                                  • Matty123M
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                                    @jdl1279:

                                    No problem. I had similar thoughts when mine turned out such, since neither my Warrens or Jobmasters did. One of those had been coated with oil before they saw snow, and the other aren't really great for winter though. I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                    I was thinking salt might be the culprit. They salt the shit out of my sidewalks and there were puddles so…. but I don’t mind really. Thanks again

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @jdl1279:

                                      I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                      I’m pretty sure it is.

                                      All mine have gone that way with the exception of my burlaps which din’t see much snow action. Even my first pair that I religionskunnskap used snow seal on. Wabi-sabi baby.

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                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • Matty123M
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                                        @neph93:

                                        @jdl1279:

                                        I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                        I’m pretty sure it is.

                                        All mine have gone that way with the exception of my burlaps which din’t see much snow action. Even my first pair that I religionskunnskap used snow seal on. Wabi-sabi baby.

                                        Thanks Reuben. I actually like the natural look just as much as brown. Was a tough decision for me. These boots really held up in the snow.

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          My new shit kicker/fishing on the beach boot spec

                                          Brown oil tan
                                          Boss toe
                                          Cream raptor
                                          11"
                                          Pull loops
                                          Half ship
                                          New small heel cup

                                          "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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                                          • neph93N
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                                            New small heel cup

                                            Can we spec that on custom orders now? How’s the upcharge?

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

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