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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black

    WESCO - West Coast Shoe Company
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    • GilesG
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      Not sure what you mean by no restocks are indicated.

      There is the ability to request an email alert on the product page, and it is marked as continuous production.

      Something we've got wrong, or I'm missing something?

      "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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        Nope – just a 0 reading comprehension day. Thanks for straightening me out.

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        • injunjackI
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          @Chesson  You got PM

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            I've had my eye on these for a minute, looks like the perfect engineer boot. Are these built to the same specs as the Mr. Lou sold on Wesco's website? Also curious if it's it possible to get these in any widths narrower than D, Wesco only lists D and E as well.

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            • neph93N
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              @Costch:

              I've had my eye on these for a minute, looks like the perfect engineer boot. Are these built to the same specs as the Mr. Lou sold on Wesco's website? Also curious if it's it possible to get these in any widths narrower than D, Wesco only lists D and E as well.

              Wesco do batches of the Mr. Lou and sell them through the website to partner retailers. The principal design is the same in terms of the last used, toe shape, heel cup, stitching etc. some details may change between batches, most obviously the leather.

              I suspect they make batches in D and E widths as they are the most common. However Wesco do a full custom service and it should be possible to get a custom version with a narrower footbed.

              I’d recommend emailing Giles, Alex or Chesson to discuss it. Living in Europe as I do, it is easier and less costly to arrange custom builds through them.

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

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              • GilesG
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                Or you could do this…...

                "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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                • HairyChapterH
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                  Crap, took my eyes my email for another day and it seems I already missed the restock didn't I?

                  Skickat från min LYA-L29 via Tapatalk

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                  • neph93N
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                    @HairyChapter:

                    Crap, took my eyes my email for another day and it seems I already missed the restock didn't I?

                    I don’t think so…

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

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                    • injunjackI
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                      And Santa came early this year. Sizing spot on, took 9E instead of usual 9D

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                        The incoming end of summer sale has rekindled my interest in picking up a pair of these. Initially, width was a bit of a concern as I have quite narrow feet. Reading through this and other threads the consensus seems to be that the MP last runs quite narrow, so D width may actually be adequate.

                        However, I'm still uncertain on how to size for length. I did have a pair of Red Wing IRs in size 11D which were probably about a half size too big although they still fit comfortably. My standard sneaker size (and Brannock measurement) is generally 12. The only comparable pair of boots I currently own is a pair of Nick's custom work boots, but their sizing philosophy seems to differ from Wesco's a bit. Nick's is very insistent on sizing up .5-1 in length to ensure adequate toe room as your foot tends to "stretch" out a bit after wearing high arch work boots for an extended period of time. This placed me in whopping 13A in their boots which are incredibly comfortable, however I find the extra toe room a bit cumbersome for casual wear. I should also note that I owned a pair of Chippewa engineers some years ago that were a 10.5E (sized down to compensate for additional width) that were too tight in the toe box to wear comfortably but otherwise fit quite well.

                        All of this is to say, should I order true to size or treat them as Red Wings and size down? I would like to take advantage of the sale to pick a pair of these up if I can. Otherwise, ordering a custom pair may be the way to go.

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                        • AppfaffA
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                          Hey @Costch - Sounds like you have decent experimentation with boot sizing! Luckily, Wesco makes it easy..

                          Here is how my foot stacks up - as I too am I standard D width - although I can handle E width with Boot socks and some laces 🙂

                          I wear a standard Size 10D in all Wescos - both Lace up and pull on. I have 2 pairs of 10E, and they offer some wiggle room, but a D would be preferred. FWIW I also wear a 10D in Red Wings (Both Pull Ons like Engineers and Pecos, as well as IR and Moc Toes). Now, I have a pair of downsized engineers in a 9.5E and I actually don't suggest doing the size down thing, mainly because the stitching hits weird on the side of my foot as opposed to my true size pairs.

                          I wear a 10.5D in New Balance 993 V5s, a 10 in Vans, and 10.5 in Stan Smith or 11 in Slimline Adidas. I also wear a 10.5 in Nike Dunks and an 11 in flyknits, etc.

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                            I appreciate the reply and insight @Appfaff! I can generally take a snug 11.5 in Vans or a bit roomier 12. I've been a 12 in PF Flyer's USA made sneakers and a UK 10/US 11 in Shoes Like Pottery/Moonstar. My left foot is nearly a full size larger than my right so sometimes it's a matter of compromise but I generally size to the larger foot. What throws me off though is that I had to downsize so dramatically for my Iron Rangers, where as you and others seem to take your true size across the board for Vans/Wesco/Red Wing. Would it perhaps be best to just split the difference and shoot for 11.5? 11 may be out of the question if sizing down isn't recommended.

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                            • AppfaffA
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                              @Costch - I think an 11.5 would be a good bet most likely - I too have PF Flyers in a 10.5 and my wescos are a 1/2 size down - so that's a good reference point.

                              @Chesson has helped people size more boots than most of us would ever try on in our lifetimes - he most likely has a great trick to sizing these as well!

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                              • injunjackI
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                                my 2 cents worth..

                                I wear 9D all my boots and sneakers… Wescos, Chippewas, Thorogoods, Converse, PF's

                                Except these, 9E was spot on, and my Georgia Mud Dogs could have been size 10, they seem to be on a smaller size.

                                HTH

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                                • ChessonC
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                                  @Costch I would second @Appfaff here on the 11.5D. We've got an 11, 11.5 and 12D in stock at the moment. Happy to work with you to find the most suitable.

                                  IG: @alexchesson_

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                                    Appreciate the input friends, 11.5 sounds like the way to go. Will likely pull the trigger come tomorrow!

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                                      • motojoboboM
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                                        Those look fantastic @Costch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
                                        After seeing yours I’m reminded I already have a pair of black engineers but it may be time to add a pair of brown ones; the black ones must be lonely.

                                        The journey is the objective.

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                                          @Giles do you know if there will be a restock in these?

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                                          • steelworkerS
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                                            Look good @Costch  😎 😎

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                                            Well, I have others.

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