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    • tvenutoT
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      @vaquero357:

      …wow! Ordered a pair of custom boots from the folks at Wesco on March 4th and recently on my account site it said that they were currently being built.

      ...well, I was just contacted through email from Karen at Wesco and it looks like I'll be waiting an additional 10-12 weeks! :o They're behind 5-6 weeks in the factory due to a plethora of issues and they now have to bump out production times to 24+ weeks!! :o

      ...they're not accepting any 'rush' orders at all. Karen said she's been working for Wesco for 21 years and has never seen it this busy! Not a bad problem to have but being buried probably is not fun.

      ...so it looks like its going to be awhile until I don my first pair of custom Wesco's! 🙂 It's all cool. 😎 Glad I got in in when I did. 😉

      Got the same email as I have a custom build in the works.  As many IH fans here know: IWHWIH.  Quality takes time, glad they aren't compromising to hit schedule (like most other businesses).

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        WESCOS are not worth waiting for…Said by no one ever!

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        • DmartD
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          Just received the same email. Well, I guess I have to help myself with a standard model to survive the waiting time  😃

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          • DmartD
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            Since it takes so long for the custom build, I just ordered the natural CXL Mr. Lou to shorten the wait  ::) 😃

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            • neph93N
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              @Dmart:

              Since it takes so long for the custom build, I just ordered the natural CXL Mr. Lou to shorten the wait  ::) 😃

              Man of action, right there!

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

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              • DmartD
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                I saw these in this thread a couple of pages back and kept looking at them again and again. I just wasn't sure about the correct size, hence the custom build on some custom burlap Engineer's.
                After chatting with Chess and Chris, they gave me the right standard size to order based on my measurements and it was a done deal.
                This pair will cover me, having then black, brown and at one point burlap roughout. Wait, I just saw a black waxed flesh version… 😢

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                • neph93N
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                  @Dmart:

                  This pair will cover me, having then black, brown and at one point burlap roughout. Wait, I just saw a black waxed flesh version… 😢

                  It’s important to have all bases covered. You’re of to a good start [emoji6]

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

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                  • GardenStateG
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                    Black waxed flesh is always amazing. I've been eyeing a pair of Truman's in the same type of leather. Patina hits like a hammer on those.

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                    • popvultureP
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                      Just picked up some of the natural CXL Mister Lous. Really looking forward to checking em out… we'll see how the sizing is. I went 13E based on the recommendation from the peeps at Wesco — might be a little on the big side, but I'd much prefer that experience to my Lofgrens, which are comfortable once I get em on but a massive pain to actually get on my feet (high instep).

                      WTB
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                      • DmartD
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                        …but I'd much prefer that experience to my Lofgrens, which are comfortable once I get em on but a massive pain to actually get on my feet (high instep).

                        Don't get me going. It took me 6 months of wear of my Lofgrens before being able to somehow slide or better press my foot into these without the good ol' plastic bag and massive pain. I love them, and once in , they are damn perfect (0.5 bigger than Wesco), but it needs some dedication in the beginning.
                        Now they become a bit wider in the in step area, but still far from being a slip-on.

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                        • LewisStonehouseL
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                          • popvultureP
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                            Yeah the weird thing with my Lofgrens is that it's only the right one that gives me all the trouble. I'm not sure if it's that my right instep is higher, or that the handmade nature of the Lofgrens means that for whatever reason, that one just ended up a little more snug. But yep I had to do the plastic bag thing for a long time, plus I just had to figure out what socks worked. Some, I guess just based on the yarn used, just do not slip at all against the leather. I've found that Thorlos ultra light hikers work great. I actually messed my back up a couple times trying to get the fucker on, though. Oy.

                            Oh, and I should mention that I took them to a local cobbler for stretching TWICE. They're some fucking beautiful boots, but goddamn. I don't think I'll be buying another pair, haha. He did have some really great silicone spray that he put on the area where your heel slides down into place, and it really helped a lot. I've looked for some online but didn't have much luck finding it.

                            Fingers crossed the Wescos don't give me as much shit! My feet are on the bigger end of 13s, so the whole 1-size-down thing with shoes and boots that follow that particular rule of thumb (Iron Ranger, Alden, Viberg etc) doesn't always leave me with a ton of room in a 12.

                            @LewisStonehouse thanks for the vid!

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                            • DmartD
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                              Thanks for the vid. I have seen it before and this really helped. Just keep doing it until it will hopefully be easy at one point.

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                              • popvultureP
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                                Yep I’m most certainly gonna try that.

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  @popvulture Lofgrens have strange sizing and one of mine had an unfortunate squeak that worked itself out. Great boots, but I wish they'd size their lasts Brannock or English instead of inventing their own sizes somewhat in between. Mine should be a half size down from where they are (but probably couldn't get my foot into that size). Even with handmade footwear, the way boots are manufactured I would not expect that kind of variability between left and right unless someone chose the wrong size last for one of them.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • popvultureP
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                                    Who knows, it’s probably just my foot or something — humans are pretty asymmetrical. I’ve gotten them to the point where I can get the right one one pretty quickly, but it’s still a bit of task. If it took 5 minutes (after stretching!) like that guy in the video, I’d lose my damn mind 😃

                                    If doing the broomstick trick helps a bit, I’m definitely game for any additional improvement I can get.

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                                    • DmartD
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                                      Just want to take you the fear of the instep with the Mr Lou. Mine just arrived today and its night and day. They are 0.5 smaller than my Lofgrens and I can just hop in them, no struggle at all getting in. I had plastic bags and everything ready but not needed. The fit is great, snug but not tight (narrower than my Lofgrens), and some space for the toe.
                                      They are actually comfy right out of the box, but still need some break in. No heel slip at all.
                                      Let me check if I can make some pics later.

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                                      • AppfaffA
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                                        Excellent news @Dmart - I can also attest to the comfort of the Mr. Lou. The narrow shaft is a game changer as well.

                                        I had issues with getting my Road Champs "off," - and the Wescos have spoiled me so much, I'm not sure I'll ever try to snag another pair of the RCs…

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                                        • popvultureP
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                                          @Dmart interesting, and super good news! I'm very curious to see how my 13s fit vs the 12 in the Lofgrens. My toe's right at the end of the latter, so I'm hoping that the Wescos will just be perfect. Though they might be too big, haha… fingers crossed that's not the case. Everybody send me good boot juju! 😃

                                          WTB
                                          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                          • DmartD
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                                            If you ask me, Engineers are allowed to be a bit on the bigger side. I mean these are big clunky boots, I wouldn't care too much if it doesn't annoy you..

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