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      teddyjay
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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
        deanclean
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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
          Dmart
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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
            atm23
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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
              John Galt
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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
                deanclean
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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
                  popvulture
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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
                    deanclean
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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
                      Giles
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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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                        teddyjay
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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
                          popvulture
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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
                            Dmart
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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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                                    • atm23A
                                      atm23
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                                      @teddyjay Thanks! Also waiting on a pair of Whites.

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                                        teddyjay
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                                        @atm23:

                                        @teddyjay Thanks! Also waiting on a pair of Whites.

                                        @atm23 I have a few wescos I bought prior to the pandemic started and wait time back then was only 6 months.  I have a pair of White’s Big Shooters from SOP.  Hands down most comfy boot I own.

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                                        • atm23A
                                          atm23
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                                          @teddyjay yeah I'm waiting on my second pair of Jobmasters and JH Classics. I have a pair of LTT Smoke Jumpers, around 3-4 years of wear, from Whites that are extremely comfortable. Waiting on a pair of LTT Bounty Hunters at the moment.

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                                            kkibbey23
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                                            Mail call!

                                            I ordered these a while ago and planned on wearing them for the patina thunderdome. I may enter them as my second pair.

                                            Build was-
                                            8 inch
                                            Boss toe- bump toe last
                                            Unstructured toe
                                            Burlap
                                            4014 vibram
                                            Single mid sole with half slip
                                            Double outsole stitch
                                            Mr. Lou shaft

                                            Its my first time with Burlap roughout. Cant get over how nice it is.



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