WESCO-MRLOU-PUR - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide "Mister Lou" - "The Purpetrator"

[popvulture]

Man, I don't consider myself that bold, but these are fucking tempting. Could I opt for chrome nickel buckles?

[goosehd]

@popvulture  One of the greatest things about getting older is realizing 99% of people don’t care what you’re wearing and the other 1% don’t matter

[popvulture]

Haha yes! I totally agree. Once I passed 40 I felt the big relief of just being like "ok this is what I wear — it's what I like, and I'm committing to it," vs continuing to pay attention to trends etc. I'll totally admit that I still have vestiges of "what will people think?" that have kinda dogged me my whole life, but they're a lot less.

It's good to kick those concepts to the curb. Maybe while wearing some purple Lous.

[goosehd]

…don’t worry, that too shall pass

[den1mhead]

Jules acquired these purple beauties recently which is a tenuous link I know 

[Giles]

@popvulture:

Could I opt for chrome nickel buckles?

Yep

[goosehd]

I’ve been working with @Giles and @Chesson to have these made in purple…smooth side out

Can’t wait to see how they will turn out. 

[Anesthetist]

Badass [mention]goosehd [/mention]

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[Chesson]

Going to be very nice @goosehd

[Jett129]

Very nice is somewhat of an understatement…Sick AF is more like it.

[mclaincausey]

So funny @goosehd I came here to say brushed gunmetal hardware would really pop with that leather not even knowing if it was an option.

I do love the brass too.

[Oaktavia]

@goosehd dude hell yeah awesome idea for sure!!!

[goosehd]

Thanks guys!  It will be a fun build.

[Giles]

Any excuse to break them in…..

[Giles]

[bbrtns]

The purple is not something I would buy or wear (for now) but I must say they look awesome and Wesco has once again delivered on the execution.

Can I ask if these are hand lasted vs steam lasted?

[Giles]

Hand lasted.

[goosehd]

Where did the name “Mr. Lou” come from or what is the reference?  Feel like I am missing something.

Also, looking damn good!!

[Jett129]

I’ve heard Chris from Wesco talk about it,maybe on Iron Cast,but it’s a reference/tribute ,I think,to someone from Wesco. I’m guessing someone can fill in the details.

[Giles]