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    deanclean
    Iron Heart Deity
    Joined: 17 Jan 2014

    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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      Dmart
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

      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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        atm23
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 30 Apr 2014

        @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 Galt
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 5 Sept 2021

          @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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            deanclean
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 17 Jan 2014

            [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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              popvulture
              見習いボス
              Joined: 2 Oct 2018

              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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                deanclean
                Iron Heart Deity
                Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                [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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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  @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
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 19 Jun 2020

                    @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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                      popvulture
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                      @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

                      last edited by 11 Oct 2022, 01:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Dmart
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                        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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                          Nik
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                          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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                            Chesson
                            Joined: 18 Mar 2019

                            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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                              Chesson
                              Joined: 18 Mar 2019

                              @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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                                popvulture
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                                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

                                last edited by 11 Oct 2022, 13:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  atm23
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 30 Apr 2014

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

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                                    teddyjay
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 19 Jun 2020

                                    @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.

                                    last edited by 11 Oct 2022, 14:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      atm23
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 30 Apr 2014

                                      @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
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 16 Oct 2013

                                        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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                                        last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 18:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Dmart
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                          Enjoy them, they look great. I really dig the 8“!
                                          Burlap roughout is amazing. I love mine.

                                          last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 18:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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