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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.

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

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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

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

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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]

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

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              • EisenherzE
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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]

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

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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
                      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
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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.

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

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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.

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

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                                  • AppfaffA
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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:





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                                    • neph93N
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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.

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

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                                      • YesBlankY
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                                        Wow, those cleaned up great! What did you use on the edges?

                                        Works on my machine.

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                                        • AppfaffA
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                                          Just some mink oil.

                                          I rotate mink oil and leather conditioner as Mink oil has a tendency to cause cracking if the leather gets dry, but I do like it’s waterporoofing abilities.

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                                          • M
                                            Mlwdp
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                                            I bought another Wesco, this time Romeo.  I call it the “Un-Roller”.  Basically the Roller Mag collab without the Roller stamp on the navy leather insert.  Will receive in August.  My other Horsehide boss boot order comes in July.

                                            The Romeo price wasn’t too bad either.

                                            CUSTOM FIT ROMEO
                                            STYLE BURGLE100LLRaptMaltTC (Size: Form On File)
                                              +Single-Tone:Burgundy Domain
                                              +Round Toe
                                              +Burlap Leather Lining
                                              +Raptor Malt
                                              +Do Not Ink Soles and Heels
                                              +Lightweight Brown Upper Stitching
                                              +White Outsole Stitching
                                              +Black Elastic Goring
                                              +Toe Caps
                                              +Navy Leather Insert

                                            https://www.the-klamp.jp/diary-detail/140

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