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    • Matty123M
      Matty123
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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 🙂

      Maybe so. Maybe not

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      • neph93N
        neph93
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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.

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

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        • J
          jdl1279
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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
            den1mhead
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            My new-to-me Wesco Engineer Boots; IHTB-BOBRN

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            • Matty123M
              Matty123
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              So one walk through the snow and the dye had come off the sole and heel Lifts. Is this normal?

              Maybe so. Maybe not

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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
                  Matty123
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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

                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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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
                      Matty123
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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

                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      • neph93N
                        neph93
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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.

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

                        • Virginia Woolf
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                        • Matty123M
                          Matty123
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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.

                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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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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                              @Giles:

                              New small heel cup

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

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

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Dunno.  I'll ask…... 🙂

                                "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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                                • AdamJA
                                  AdamJ
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                                  Lovely custom build for a customer going out today. Love the soles on these!

                                  The devil is in the detail..

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                                  • K
                                    kkibbey23
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                                    Did a little WESCO Wednesday cleaning. Been wearing these on and off for 2 years, they are the division rd makeup.

                                    To me the British tan, such a cool leather. I gave them a treatment if Venetian shoe cream. Didn't make them darker really, which is what I wanted. I also wiped down the laces with some jojoba oil.

                                    I'll give them a day to sit then back in rotation tomorrow

                                    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

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                                    • gaseousclayG
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                                      @kkibbey23

                                      I was glad to see that DR restocked those Wesco's. Really digging them and would like to eventually get a pair. I've got a decent tax refund coming to me but i'm conflicted. I could buy the Wesco's but IH will undoubtedly be dropping several flannels for FW20 that will be on my 'must-have' list. Guess I could purge some items from my closet and fund the Wesco's that way.

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

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                                      • madmondayM
                                        madmonday
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                                        love those boots @kkibbey23 waiting for the Iron Heart make up is killing me 😢

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                        • scooterS
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                                          @kkibbey23:

                                          I gave them a treatment if Venetian shoe cream. Didn't make them darker really, which is what I wanted.

                                          Best thing I've found for darkening is Obenauf's LP. It'll give them a great protective layer, as well.

                                          Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                          • YesBlankY
                                            YesBlank
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                                            Jobmaster Semi-Lace
                                            9109 Last (I think)
                                            Black Horsehide
                                            10” Height
                                            Tobacco Lining
                                            705 Sole
                                            Natural Edges

                                            Works on my machine.

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