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    • neph93N
      neph93
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      Dumbass question: if I do a custom order through you, can you ask Wesco to find and use a lighter tan like this, assuming some batches are darker?

      I’ve been researching the brown oil tan for a while and couldn’t get a bed on the actual colour. This may explain why.

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

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      • J
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        @neph93:

        Dumbass question: if I do a custom order through you, can you ask Wesco to find and use a lighter tan like this, assuming some batches are darker?

        I’ve been researching the brown oil tan for a while and couldn’t get a bed on the actual colour. This may explain why.

        Could some of the problem be that they switched which base color they're using as their brown oil tan? I remember it being said they they switched to a chestnut oil tan over what they'd been using a year or so prior.

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

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          @neph93:

          Dumbass question: if I do a custom order through you, can you ask Wesco to find and use a lighter tan like this, assuming some batches are darker?

          Of course

          "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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          • SeulS
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            Dumbass.

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            • M
              Mlwdp
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              Ken Igari’s double midsole 9 inch rough out Boss I’m referring to


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              • neph93N
                neph93
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                @jdl1279:

                I remember it being said they they switched to a chestnut oil tan over what they'd been using a year or so prior.

                I think you’re right. I remember seeing that somewhere too. It would make sense as the old IHxWesco packer in roughout oil tan was a deep chocolate colour, not like Giles’ new pair.

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

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                • EisenherzE
                  Eisenherz
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                  8106 my first pair of Wescos
                  Very comfy. And now I am 5 cm taller.  :-\

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                  • neph93N
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                    These are nice boots! Great pick up @Eisenherz

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

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                    • EisenherzE
                      Eisenherz
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                      Thank you very much.
                      It is a pity that this boots are not in continuous production.
                      On the other hand I never saw anyone with this boots in the wild, but I have to mention that I live in the Pampa.

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                      • neph93N
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                        I’m a big fan of both the leather and the last/build of these.

                        The Pampa? That’s Argentina? I once saw a pair of Red Wings where I live. Just the once mind [emoji1]

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

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                        • EisenherzE
                          Eisenherz
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                          In Germany one says " in the Pampa" means in the middle of nowhere.
                          Now I am searching for the Wesco 38RT. (out of black horsehide) But these are way more seldom..

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                          • neph93N
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                            @Eisenherz:

                            In Germany one says " in the Pampa" means in the middle of nowhere.

                            That makes more sense. I was sure you were in Deutschland, but then got confused [emoji1]

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

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                            • PalmerP
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                              @Giles that looks like a Morrison but I’m wondering what toe shape you chose? They look great and your oil tanned leather is way different from the swatch I have. Gives me ideas…

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                              • GilesG
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                                I think I specced boss, I'll have to check Monday….

                                "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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                                • M
                                  Mlwdp
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                                  Is the bubble toe last something only available in Japan? What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

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                                    @Mlwdp:

                                    Is the bubble toe last something only available in Japan? What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

                                    The bubble or bump toe, is the 9109 shoe last. You can have almost any boot built on it. I have a Boss on that last, I also have a Warren (Packer upper on the 9109) If you want it put it in the special instructions on a order, or message @Chris at Wesco

                                    Edit: the 8106 (Warren) pictured above is built on the 9109 last

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

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @Mlwdp:

                                      What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

                                      It’s a set of Boss lasts with variated toe shape. There is a story as to how it happened. I can’t remember it I’m afraid, but in short you have what is now the standard Boss last, and a set of Boss lasts with the bump toe, with another lot number as @jdl1279 says.

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

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                                      • M
                                        Mlwdp
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                                        Someone from Wesco Japan must have read the replies.  Apparently there is 6 last styles. ???

                                        https://wescojapan.blogspot.com/2020/04/blog-post_25.html?m=1

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                                        • YesBlankY
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                                          Anyone jump on these waxed flesh limited releases?

                                          Works on my machine.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @Mlwdp:

                                            Someone from Wesco Japan must have read the replies.  Apparently there is 6 last styles. ???

                                            https://wescojapan.blogspot.com/2020/04/blog-post_25.html?m=1

                                            Six you say? I guess they would be the following:

                                            MP
                                            Morrison (Western)
                                            «Narrow» (MP variation)
                                            Boss
                                            Bump toe (Boss variation)
                                            Harness

                                            It doesn’t help, but Wesco Japan has different names for some lasts/toe styles than the ones used by Wesco USA.

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

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