WESCO
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Is the ankle strap on your boss boots actually functional?
Hmmm.. I had a discussion with @Appfaff that touched on this a while ago. I have three Boss on the MP toe with standard instep straps, one pair of Morrisons without, and one pair of Boss with the bump toe and harness straps.
The harness strap plays little to no role in the fit of the boot. It affects the fit not even a a little. I don't strap up my boots with an instep strap when I put them on. I find one that hole that is suitable, buckle them and they stay like that forever. The Morrisons with no strap are perfect. So to my mind the straps play no role in the fit or comfort of the boot.
However, if I remember correctly, @Appfaff unbuckles his and straps them up every time he puts them on. You can certainly tighten the fit of the boot with them, if you need to.
Final observation/caveat. I am not a difficult shoe person. My feet almost never blister, I tolerate the discomfort that comes with new boots well and what I consider a good fit can range from slightly tight to roomy and loose. All my Wesco's have different amounts of toe wiggle and heel slippage and to my mind they all fit fine.
Based on my experience you could safely gib the straps, but if you want a tighter fit and the ability to make adjustments then the strap may be a good idea.
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Thanks, execellent information [mention]neph93 [/mention]
Did you get a custom fitting from wesco or buy off the rack?
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@superheavymilk I have either a standard 10.5D or 10.5E in all my Wesco's. I now know that I should do 10.5D in boots with a lighter leather and 10.5E in the oil tanned leathers, but as mentioned, I'm not that fussy.
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I don’t use the straps on my boss either. But I have a custom last…
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However, if I remember correctly, @Appfaff unbuckles his and straps them up every time he puts them on. You can certainly tighten the fit of the boot with them, if you need to.
100% Neph - I undo the calf and Instep straps everytime I take the boots off.
Having the burlap engineers (MP last) and having had the Morrison’s, also in burlap in the exact same size - I can say the fit on the Boss can be more trailered to your preferred fit. I like that I can cinch the top of the boot down to wear under more sleek pants if needed.
Also, I exclusively wore the thick IH boot
Socks when breaking them in, which means if I wear a more summer appropriate sock, I just click the instep strap an extra notch and achieve a similar fit to my
Winter socks.My vote is Boss - but I am also a sucker for Morrison’s - especially shorties.
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You guys are awesome, thanks for the insight
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My dads custom Romeos are being put to the test…
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My new Wesco boots courtesy of @Appfaff. Apologies for the minimalistic images, boots and socks, but my excitement got the better of me. More pictures to come in time. Thanks Adam for a top pair of boots
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Thanks Adam for a top pair of boots
Very happy they arrived, and very happy you love them in person as much as through photos!!
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Couple of pair of burlap rough out Johannes/Foot Patrols in 9.5D on the discounted boots page right now for $350-ish if anyone is looking.
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My Wesco Romeos “Anti Roller Mag” came in today!
Exact same copy of the Roller Magazine collaboration except without the Roller Mag stamp on the insole. Navy Insole too. Burgundy leather.
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@hajduk - yes, quite serious, but quite comfortable!
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Double midsoles??
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yes sir - doubles on a 705 - heel one lift higher.
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@neph93 They fit perfectly and I’m amazed at the beauty of them as this is my first custom slip on shoe. The burgundy domain is great and I’m looking forward to the aging and beating them up.
