WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou"

[anodyne]

While I tap my foot and wait ... if I have Lofgren's in size 9D that fit well, I should consider these in a 9E, as they run narrower?

[bluemantra]

Will these get to the level of the british tan domain with patina?

[Ross]

@bluemantra If my samples in the same hide are anything to go by - pretty close! mine have got to an almost caramel brown now after around 18 months of near continuous wear

...i really should get some more pics of those uploaded at some stage...

[bluemantra]

@Ross yes, pics please!

[Ross]

@bluemantra You can see what they were looking like after ~6 months here

[Ross]

@anodyne Sorry I missed this

I think that going to the E wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if you are worried about the width in any way ie. if you find your Lofgrens are 'snug' in width.

However, if you've never struggled with width in any way and your Lofgrens feel nice and roomy in a D width then you may be better off sticking with a D in Wesco as well

You can always shoot me an email or DM if you want to get into the nitty-gritty on sizing

[injunjack]

I'd say going E instead of D in Lou's is needed. I'm usually 9D in all my shoes, like Wesco Bosses, and I took 9E in Lou's and they fit like other shoes/boots 9D. Just my experience (I have 2 pair of Lou's)

[Ross]

@bluemantra Just done a few updated pics for them as promised here

[bluemantra]

@Ross Thank you for updated photos. They look great. Looks very close to british tan from the photos. I guess british tan is like a head start on natural veg tan.

[northsouthdenimguy]

I need to wear these more…

[Damocles]

Any news on restock for these?

[Tago Mago]

@ShopatIronHeart

[Bailey]

@Damocles Hi! Nothing firm in terms of ETA's at present man. As soon as we have any form of update this will be the place we notify first!

[Damocles]

Hey everyone x

Would these need Obenauf’s Water Shield when they’re brand new, as I get a lot of rain where I live.
If so, would you recommend applying two or four coats?

I’m assuming there’s no need to use Obenauf’s Leather Oil or Heavy Duty LP at this stage — perhaps after a while, around six months of wear?

[Jack]

@Damocles

These are in the building, will be going online I imagine this or next week

[Jack]

@Damocles
Hi mate

I think two coats at first should be just fine, then apply a another two down the line.

And yes I personally wouldn't apply the leader oil yet, six to eight months is a good time to apply after you have worn the boots in for a bit, they can take a good beating !

[Ross]

RESTOCK

[goosehd]

@Damocles said in WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou":

Any news on restock for these?

Heads up

[Damocles]

@goosehd

Grabbed one mate, they are absolutely amazing

[indigostiff]

Incoming. This 30 year old bag needs a friend!