WESCO
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I own nine pairs of Wesco's and arguably I do not need any more. That said, I am with @Palmer. While I do love Wesco boots, I can't see myself ordering a pair with the lead times they have now. I sent a pair back for a rebuild and it's been four months. In that same timeframe, I ordered a custom pair of White's Boots and received them in six weeks.
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Anecdotally, I have an order in with Lofgren (June 2023) that still has not arrived (due January 2024), and placed an order with Zerrows (April 2024) not due until early next year.
From what I have read this appears to be the norm and not one off events. I think everyone is trying as hard as they can, but the capacity (equipment, manpowers, materials, etc.) is not there.
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@Bums_Fan nine pairs, you baller!!!
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@goosehd I see your point. But it seems wesco lead times are still a magnitude greater. I’m just getting into boots and 24+ months is a barrier.
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@bluemantra There are many other great boot manufacturers out there. I have Vibergs, Zerrows, Trickers, and Lofgrens, that are all just as good as Wesco and most of them are all off the shelf builds. Unless you have a special needs foot wise, full custom builds are not needed.
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@popvulture no doubt I have a problem!!!
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@Bums_Fan my kind o problem
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Does any one know when these are released……
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@Peterldavey ...soon...
We've got them in the door here, just getting photos sorted and products made ect. There will be a forum page up soon with all the deets
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@Ross thanks Ross, can’t wait! Please could you place a link to the forum page when you have it. Appreciate it
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@Peterldavey just added to the forum here
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Rhapsody in Green
Wesco x The Shop Vancouver - “Short Stack”
Forest Horween Chromexcel Leather
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@SourPower Mine are supposed to arrive Friday. How do they fit compared to other Wesco boots you have?
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@bluemantra I went with the same size as my Mr. Lou (11.5 E), they are roomier in the toe with a bit of heel slip but extremely comfortable.
The boss last is more casual in profile and doesn't hug the top of the foot quite as much as the Mr. Lou.
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@SourPower they looks very comfortable especially with the wedge sole and boss toe. I went a 1/2 size down from my mister lou. Should work out. Did you wait long after placing the order.
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@SourPower So I just got mine as well and noticed a bit more heel slip and not as snug at the instep compared to the mister lou. Could've probably gotten away with 1/2 size down, but hoping with wear they'll break in nicely.
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Wesco custom last measuring question. I’ve decided to get a custom last for Wesco made. I couldn’t find any topic about this so thought I would add it in this section. I’d love to be able to get there and have them measure me, but that’s not possible. Anyone here do the measurements at home and have it work out well? I’ve done it for Viberg and it wasn’t a great experience. For some reason I don’t think I get the outline of my foot right. With the pencil straight up and down there seems to be quite a bit of space between the outline and my foot if that makes sense. My shins are pretty skinny so this custom way seems like the best way to go. Any tips would be welcome. I’ve looked at the Wesco video and I’m sure that will be a big help. I guess the hardest part will be waiting the 2 years for the boots to be made
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@deanclean I had my wife help me do mine. In my experience, you need the help of another person to do the measurements and drawings successfully.
Stand up during the process to make the process easier for the person assisting you.
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Thanks @goosehd I will definitely have my wife help. It would be nice if they had reps or something someplace that would measure you and send them to the factory. Maybe I’m just overthinking it a little.