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    • GilesG
      Giles
      IHUK Crew
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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
          Raw and Unwashed
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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
              Iron Heart Deity
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              8106 my first pair of Wescos
              Very comfy. And now I am 5 cm taller.  :-\

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              • neph93N
                neph93
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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
                    neph93
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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
                        neph93
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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
                          Palmer
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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
                            Giles
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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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                              • J
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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
                                      YesBlank
                                      Haraki san Prodigy
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                                      Anyone jump on these waxed flesh limited releases?

                                      Works on my machine.

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                                      • neph93N
                                        neph93
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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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                                        • AppfaffA
                                          Appfaff
                                          Raw and Unwashed
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                                          Been working on my deck project in some ancient SRs and my custom Lace Ups. I swear, aside from the toes wearing down kinda fast when kneeling, suede is an idea fabric for working in dirt, sand and sawdust. Just let them dry, brush with a suede brush, and good as new.

                                          After a few weekends of work, gave the smooth out sections and mid soles a little oil too.

                                          Before:


                                          Progress:


                                          All cleaned up:





                                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                          • neph93N
                                            neph93
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                                            Look great and perfect for the job… and you’re dead right, roughout is the tits for this kind of work.

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

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