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WESCO-MRLOU-CXL Wesco® -10" CXL Steerhide Engineer Boot - Brown The "Mister Lou"

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    steelworker
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    Joined: 16 Apr 2014

    @hgering27:

    @Oaktavia hey man just curious, or maybe for any others reading this also…

    I just got this pair and when on they feel great, but after reading your experience I am definitely finding myself in a similar position. I tried on a 10.5 and they felt too big, but they did go on instantly. I ended up buying the 10 instead which once on, feel way better, and they have gotten easier to get on over the last few days, but getting them off is a bit of a struggle still... I was wondering if that eased up in your case? Also I have seen boot anchors and was curious if anyone had any luck with using those, and if so any recommendations?

    I absolutely love the boots, and having a high instep I find a lot of the pressing in most boots I wear, but it does subside usually and given how much I hear these give/stretch, I am sure I will be fine, but just figured I'd ask.

    Thanks in advance!

    A bootjack is what you're after.
    Giles has a charming example.

    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
    Well, I have others.

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      Oaktavia
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      Here are some ~four month photos. Worn 3-4 times a week @hgering27

      IG: electricindigowizard

      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

      WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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        Paul9221
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        Joined: 19 Apr 2011

        Beautiful

        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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          hgering27
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 16 Mar 2021

          @Oaktavia wow they're beautiful

          instagram: @harrisongering

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            Oaktavia
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            I will also say that thin dress socks are the best type to go with this boot IMHO. They make it easier to slip the boots on and off. I just walked back from a local brewery while wearing a pair of chup socks with them and it was a struggle to get em off. They are narrow but that's also what makes them attractive.

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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              Paul9221
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              Joined: 19 Apr 2011

              @Oaktavia:

              I will also say that thin dress socks are the best type to go with this boot IMHO. They make it easier to slip the boots on and off. I just walked back from a local brewery while wearing a pair of chup socks with them and it was a struggle to get em off. They are narrow but that's also what makes them attractive.

              You're not the first person I've seen write that, about the thinner socks.  Not sure if you guys have read this, but I found it entertaining and informative:

              https://www.stitchdown.com/brands/wesco-boots/engineer-boot-diary/

              Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                Oaktavia
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                @Paul9221:

                @Oaktavia:

                I will also say that thin dress socks are the best type to go with this boot IMHO. They make it easier to slip the boots on and off. I just walked back from a local brewery while wearing a pair of chup socks with them and it was a struggle to get em off. They are narrow but that's also what makes them attractive.

                You're not the first person I've seen write that, about the thinner socks.  Not sure if you guys have read this, but I found it entertaining and informative:

                https://www.stitchdown.com/brands/wesco-boots/engineer-boot-diary/

                I read that same story and it got me pumped as hell when I was waiting for my boots to arrive last January. Good stuff.

                IG: electricindigowizard

                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                  Oaktavia
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                  Don't sit like a pretzel in a rough shingled roof  ::) gosh dangit

                  IG: electricindigowizard

                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                  WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                    sabergirl
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                    Well, now they’re really yours!

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                      Oaktavia
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                      You've got that right

                      IG: electricindigowizard

                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                      WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                        Paul9221
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                        Joined: 19 Apr 2011

                        Lovely, Oak!

                        Today's my first day in my natural CXL Mister Lou's.  I'll take a pic soon.  Already trying to find another pair in black 😃

                        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                          Oaktavia
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                          @Paul9221:

                          Lovely, Oak!

                          Today's my first day in my natural CXL Mister Lou's.  I'll take a pic soon.  Already trying to find another pair in black 😃

                          Cool! I would love to hear your thoughts about them and of course photos. These boots pique my interest big time.

                          IG: electricindigowizard

                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                          WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                          • DmartD
                            Dmart
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                            Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                            Mr Lou in natural CXL, in rotation since 6 months. Including shifter stains  😃

                            last edited by 10 Apr 2022, 15:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • motojoboboM
                              motojobobo
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                              Great looking bike boots @Dmart ! They are making me regret getting mine in black… 😃 😃

                              The journey is the objective.

                              last edited by 10 Apr 2022, 16:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • DmartD
                                Dmart
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                                Thanks @motojobobo they are indeed. I would say it was a mistake returning them  😃

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                                  DCWS2020
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                                  Picked these up direct from Wesco in early 2021 and have worn them pretty often ever since. I brush them regularly and condition every couple months with some blackrock. They were stiff as hell at first… almost like wooden shoes haha.. but after a year I can say they are like slippers finally. .

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                                  • MizmazzleM
                                    Mizmazzle
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                                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                    @Paul9221 did you ever get your Mr. Lous in the Natural CXL? I’ve been drooling over those lately and wondering what you think of your so far?

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
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                                      Hey @Dmart those Mr. Lou’s in natural cxl are so sick. I’ve never had a pair of engineers before but am really diggin these!! What do you think of that leather? Seems like the evo would be really cool to watch develop.

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      • DmartD
                                        Dmart
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                                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                        They are great @Mizmazzle . The leather is getting only better with wear. They became soft and molded around my foot. The leather gets darker over the time and picks up indigo. If you have specific questions, let me know.

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                                        • GTPowersG
                                          GTPowers
                                          Joined: 3 Sept 2016

                                          Hey folks. Here on a recomendation from the great @Oaktavia.

                                          I noticed the other day during a clean that my left boot was missing all the nails at the far lip of the sole. Is this like an imminent failure issue that I should address (and how?) immediately or more meh?

                                          Cheers,
                                          GTP

                                          IG: @GTPowers / @ gtp.denim

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