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

[Oaktavia]

haha thanks man

[Oaktavia]

Sorry for the low quality photo. I was walking through the woods with my dogs the other day and when we got back I noticed a pretty big scratch as you can see in the photo. Do I need to do anything to protect the boot from tearing further? Or is this a normal occurrence form wear and tear?

[Giles]

Normal

[Oaktavia]

@Giles:

Normal

[Oaktavia]

Does anyone out there have a photo(s) of a super broken in pair? And does the black wear away to reveal brown underneath?

[Ghost-Cut]

I've seen a couple, that will eventually be some great patina. The brown will show through in areas all over the boots after a good amount of time. IMHO, I would definitely condition that spot, if not both boots entirely. Mine came super thirsty, but I wore them for a few weeks before conditioning with Saphir renovateur.

[Ghost-Cut]

@Oaktavia:

Does anyone out there have a photo(s) of a super broken in pair? Are does the black wear away to reveal brown underneath?

[goosehd]

@Ghost-Cut Those are gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing.

[Giles]

We have a local furniture restorer in one of the units close to us.  He got a pair of Mister Lous 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Not worn anything else since…..

[Oaktavia]

Awesome thanks for the photos they look fantastic.

[Oaktavia]

[Oaktavia]

Been wearing these a lot lately after a break from the summer.

[Nik]

They look great

[Crease]

I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
Wish I could try some on!

[Guzzidriver]

The best socks for Mr. Lou from UES / Japan. Transforms a engineer boot into a badass slipper. 

[Guzzidriver]

Not available in purple … 

[goosehd]

@Guzzidriver The purple one's are a special order and you can contact the crew to be placed on the list.  Just follow the link:    https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17967.msg751291#msg751291

[Guzzidriver]

@goosehd No, I meant the socks. Sorry 

[teddyjay]

@Crease:

I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
Wish I could try some on!

@Crease I'm a 9D in in the 875s and 8.5D in Iron Rangers.  I went with an 8.5D on the Mister Lou's and fit me perfectly.  I find the 875s roomy in the toe box.  If you like the width of the 875s then I would recommend an E width on the Wescos.

[Crease]

Thank you so much @teddyjay ! That is really helpful. I've been taking some measurements of my feet also and I thinking the 9E looks like the right one for me. Thanks!