WESCO

[hairydangler]

Incredible boots! @neph93

[goosehd]

Agree with the above sentiments.  I like everything about that boot.  Great job gentlemen!!

[neph93]

Thanks very much @Dmart @daltmeyer @goosehd @zhivago

They've been about 12 months in gestastion, while I ironed out all the details in my head (and the boot builder application), then the wait for them to get made and arrive came on top of this. So in other words, more effort and time than it takes to make babies 

Joking aside, I am really looking forward to putting them into action.

[Dmart]

These are unlined, right?

[Giles]

@neph93:

…more effort and time than it takes to make babies 

Most things do….

[neph93]

@Dmart:

These are unlined, right?

Correct. I have a similar build in the black oil tan that are lined, and while I do like that a lot, unlined makes these more of a year round boot. The lining surely makes them warmer, and the oil tanned leather in plenty thick already.

[goosehd]

@Giles:

@neph93:

…more effort and time than it takes to make babies 

Most things do….

But the process of making babies can be a lot of fun.  But with Neph's army, I'm sure he already knows that…

[Nik]

Excellent choices on those boots. They'll age so well

[Chap]

Very nice Reuben… congrats

[Palmer]

@neph93 I've never thought of two tone stitching on the welt before. That's quite the unique idea. Between the Vibram 100 outsole and the double midsole I'm sure they make you want to kick some ass when they're on your feet.

[tvenuto]

Nice build @neph93, honey vibrams for the win!

[neph93]

@Chap @Nkwkfld @tvenuto

Cheers guys… always very excited about new Wesco's. It is five years since my first pair and I love the journey with them.

@Palmer I specced the khaki outersole stitching. The brown stitching is either a mistake or something Wesco felt they had to do. I don't care either way as it looks bloody great, so I'm very happy 

[kkibbey23]

I’ve been going back and forth for a long time, but now the time has come for my first pair of engineer boots! grabbed a pair of natty CXL Mr lou’s

I’ve worn other types of cowboy boots etc but this is my first pair like this.

I’m more than a little excited

[Dmart]

They look amazing in natural CXL. Seen pics on stridewise I believe it was.

[Chap]

Natural habitat

Back home

[Chap]

Leather treatment with Wesco Bee Oil and Wesco Bee Seal Plus… leather darkened slightly. Leather laces added...

[tvenuto]

Just watch those laces @Chap. I had them on my burlap rough-outs originally and they left dark brown lines.  Rough-out probably absorbs the die worse than smooth, but I probably wouldn't have used those laces had I known.

[theofficialhung]

@neph93:

Early morning delivery…

Amazing build the single row brown welt stitch is a great touch. I have almost the exact same version but as a Whites Bounty Hunter 7" distressed rough out on honey vibram with brass hardware (arriving in June).

Are your Boss's built with the bump toe? I'm guessing not but I can't tell.

[theofficialhung]

I just purchased these pretty good condition Wescos for under $300 shipped so a good deal for me. https://www.ebay.com/itm/402873862370

They weren't worn much based on the wear to the sole. I'm guessing they are a 6 or 7 inch Warren? The seller says they're burgundy but he lost the box. But they don't really have the pop of burgundy domain although it could be the lighting, anyone have any guesses?

[Chap]

@tvenuto:

Just watch those laces @Chap. I had them on my burlap rough-outs originally and they left dark brown lines.  Rough-out probably absorbs the die worse than smooth, but I probably wouldn't have used those laces had I known.

OK… thanks for letting me know @tvenuto this particular leather is vegetable tanned, I expect lots of stains and patina… but that’s part of the game, isn‘t it?