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

[Oaktavia]

@nrtphotos said in IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black:

@Oaktavia killer! Nice to see a Maryam pair with some patina, haven’t seen any others posted anywhere with brown showing through! Gives me hope for mine. Those would look great with a polish too.

Thanks dude somehow I just saw this. What would polish do exactly? I am still pretty ignorant to most things boots and new to this hobby.

[pechelman]

could be mistaken, but thinking that "polish" comment was intended to be more of a leather care comment to give them a minor clean with a horsehair brush and a damp rag or whatever and followed up by some conditioning like mustang paste or obenaufs to moisturize, prevent dry spots and potential cracking, and help protect it from the wet.

[Oaktavia]

@pechelman ah ha that's what I particularly thought but also reckoned they meant a darkening black polish or something which I wouldn't want. I love how the black is fading to brown and don't want to lose that. I probably should give them a spa day soon though.

[nrtphotos]

@Oaktavia I meant more along the lines of a clear polish/wax, would make them really pop and still showcase the patina. Mine are still very tight in the instep, don’t really feel like they’ve broken in at all. Hoping that changes!

[Oaktavia]

@nrtphotos do you have a product you could recommend? I am nearly out of a jar of Saphir.

The instep for both pairs of Mr. Lous I have took a long ass time to finally break in. Then suddenly I had to start tightening the strap above the instep which surprised me. I went from having it on the second loosest hole for over a year to now the tightest hole on the strap. I hope that I can replace the insoles soon too.

[FlavourFade]

Hi everyone! I am also thinking of adding a pair of these to my wardrobe once they restock here...

What can you tell me about heelslip? I tried a pair of Lofgrens the other day in half size up from my Red Wing size.. I felt like wearing my dads shoes as a toddler. I prefer a snug fit on my boots and feel very uncomfortable with heelslip. So how much is normal, or can an engineer also fit like a very snug laceless boot like a chelsea? My RW Classic Chelsea does not feel loose at all.

[pechelman]

Heel slip is more of a feature with slip on engineer style boots. The trick is to find a secure fit in the forefoot so it doesn't feel sloppy. It reduces as the sole breaks in and moves with you when walking but it's always there. Anywhere from a quarter to half inch of heel lift is about what most people say. Slipping might imply the heel is rubbing on the back which is what you want to avoid.

[Peterldavey]

@FlavourFade sounds like they are slightly too big. My engineers are the same size as my red wings

[FlavourFade]

Thanks @pechelman and @Peterldavey !

Yeah I hope that some of IH Germany gets some wescos this year so I can try them on.. I am a Red Wing guys all over but everytime I see engineers I get that urge to buy them. Maybe the Mr Lou is better for me anyway compared with the Lofgrens since I do not have the widest feet.

[Peterldavey]

No probs, I am a engineer guy however it can be tricky to get the sizing right sometimes

[FlavourFade]

Do you maybe have the Lofgrens and can compare them?

[Dmart]

@FlavourFade I have both. The Lofgren in 10, Lou‘s in 9.5. the Lofgren has more room than the Lou. I would say they are quite similar in terms of sizing.

[FlavourFade]

Thanks a lot! @Dmart

[Oaktavia]

[Dmart]

They look great @Oaktavia

[Oaktavia]

Thanks man. Here are a few more. They feel great to wear now. Leather finally soft and pliable. They used to be so rigid.

[Luijim78]

@Oaktavia spectacular my friend , wonderful tea leaves... great work congratulations

[pechelman]

This sort of thing any cause for concern? Noticing the leather starting to show the stitching holes from behind the seam.

[Ross]

@pechelman shouldn't be anything to worry about in my opinion. just a sign that the hides are shifting a little as they're breaking in, those seams are triple stitched and the thread is tough AF! I'd be surprised if it shifts any more than that.

keep a weather eye on it though, if any of those stitches actually breaks then hit me up and we'll get them back to be repaired for you.

[pechelman]

Thanks, @Ross. It's exactly what I was thinking as well; nbd.

Though I did buy these direct from Chris and would drive on down to see him if anything popped up, but figured with the large number of people here with these exact boots I might get a quick answer. Hope that's alright