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    • goosehdG
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      @deanclean Also email the shop shop@ironheart.co.uk concerning sizing.  @Chesson is awesome with advice/sizing re: Wesco

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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      • deancleanD
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        Thanks to you too [mention]goosehd [/mention] this forum is such a great resource!

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          Anybody have an idea what the wait time now is for Wesco custom made boots?

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          • GilesG
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            10-11 months.  But for 100% accurate answer ask Chris at wesco….

            "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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              @Giles:

              10-11 months.  But for 100% accurate answer ask Chris at wesco….

              thanks @Giles.  Just looking for an estimate.

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              • deancleanD
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                I dug a little deeper into my Viberg lasts and sizing. They are all size 11.5.
                Last 2005 which is an EE
                Last 1040 which is an E
                Last 2040 is an E but I read it’s more like a D.
                My 2040s fit the best I think so I’m thinking I should be looking at a size 12D in a Mr. Lou  thanks again everyone for the help.

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                • DmartD
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                  Don’t know about Viberg sizing, but a regular D is an E in the Mr Lou. I’m a Brannock 10D but wear a 9.5E in the Mr Lou although most of mine are custom.

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                  • atm23A
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                    @teddyjay:

                    Anybody have an idea what the wait time now is for Wesco custom made boots?

                    Not sure but I have things order from December and February that I still haven't got. Understandable with all the disruptions.

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                    • John GaltJ
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                      @deanclean My experience is the same as Dmart’s experience - the Mr. Lou E width runs similar to a standard D width.

                      No one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy.

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                      • deancleanD
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                        [mention]John Galt [/mention] thanks again. I called up Wesco today and spoke with a gentleman called Kris. Spoke quite a while actually. I couldn’t believe how friendly and patient everyone there seems. You just don’t get that these days it seems. He answered all my questions and suggested I go with a 12D. So I’m going to put an order through later today I hope. It’s Thanksgiving here so may not have time this evening but hopefully tomorrow.

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                        • popvultureP
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                          On the topic of custom orders from Wesco, are Mr Lous just a version of the Boss? Lous aren't listed as an option in the custom feature configurator on the Wesco site, so I'm basically just wondering how that works — maybe just a Boss with the MP toe option? Maybe not that simple…  Anyway, I've only ever had a stock pair.

                          A bit frustrating bc basically I just want the stock black horsehide Lou in a 12.5. I wonder if they could swing that any earlier than the nearly yearlong waiting period.

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

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                          • deancleanD
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                            [mention]popvulture [/mention] I don’t think it would be any earlier. They are on first come first serve basis. The guy I talked to said even stockists don’t get ahead in line.

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                            • GilesG
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                              @popvulture:

                              On the topic of custom orders from Wesco, are Mr Lous just a version of the Boss? Lous aren't listed as an option in the custom feature configurator on the Wesco site, so I'm basically just wondering how that works — maybe just a Boss with the MP toe option? Maybe not that simple…  Anyway, I've only ever had a stock pair.

                              MP toe, slim shaft, tighter heel cup.

                              But best to ask Wesco the questions.

                              "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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                                @atm23:

                                @teddyjay:

                                Anybody have an idea what the wait time now is for Wesco custom made boots?

                                Not sure but I have things order from December and February that I still haven't got. Understandable with all the disruptions.

                                thanks @atm23.  Hopefully you get'em soon.

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                                • popvultureP
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                                  @Giles:

                                  @popvulture:

                                  On the topic of custom orders from Wesco, are Mr Lous just a version of the Boss? Lous aren't listed as an option in the custom feature configurator on the Wesco site, so I'm basically just wondering how that works — maybe just a Boss with the MP toe option? Maybe not that simple…  Anyway, I've only ever had a stock pair.

                                  MP toe, slim shaft, tighter heel cup.

                                  But best to ask Wesco the questions.

                                  Cool that makes sense. I figure I should just email and say “I want a Mr Lou with these specs” instead of bothering with trying to customize a Boss on the site. It’s a bit hard to visualize anyway, since the configuration just gives you illustrations.

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

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                                  • DmartD
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                                    What Giles said pretty much sums it up. The Lou‘a have a different logo stitch than the Boss if I am not mistaken. The rest is up to your liking. Chris is a great guy and more then helpful. I am waiting for my olive waxed flesh to arrive  😎

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                                    • NikN
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                                      If I remember correctly IHUK have Mr Lou's coming in soon (er than the 11 month build wait) in a few colours of horsehide @popvulture

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                                      • ChessonC
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                                        We have black, brown & natural horsehide on order @Nkwkfld @popvulture - It's going to be around 5-6 months still though.

                                        IG: @alexchesson_

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                                        • ChessonC
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                                          @popvulture I just flipped back up the conversation and saw you are looking for a 12.5. We have only gone up to a 12 on stock sizes. Drop me a DM if you are 100% certain about going ahead, I may be able to tack on 1 more size to our current order or move some things around so you're not waiting 11 months for a custom order.

                                          IG: @alexchesson_

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                                          • popvultureP
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                                            Cool @Chesson thank you, I’ll mull it over and decide if I’m positive about wanting to pick up another pair! I’ve tried 13 and they’re just a little too big for me. My 12s in Natural fit but they’re a little tight pressing down on my feet, so I figure a 12.5 will be Goldilocks for me.

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

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