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

[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!

[jdwaid]

How do these size compared to Iron Rangers?

[Ross]

@jdwaid I generally find Wesco to size pretty similarly to Redwing, or at least your Redwing sizing makes for a good starting point to try if you've never tried Wesco before.

If you'd like to get into the specifics you can always shoot me a DM or Email and i'll advise as best i can.

[jdwaid]

@Ross thanks I really appreciate it

[Damocles]

@jdwaid In terms of sizing the Mr Lous, choose your regular width and go half a size down from your Brannock measurement.

[indigostiff]

What. A. Fit.

[j6550]

Hey there....can I size these the same as my Mister Lou in chromexcel?

[indigostiff]

@j6550 Yes.

[j6550]

@indigostiff Great! Thanks.

[Larkens]

These just landed today, and gotta say: amazing! The fit, the leather... everything. Thanks for all the help @Jack

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Larkens

Flawless! I honestly think your pair looks slightly better than mine and I thought mine were pretty damn perfect. Congrats

[Larkens]

@northsouthdenimguy thanks! I’m a lucky man!

[j6550]

Just took delivery of my pair and they look and fit great. Mine did come with a small nick on the outside facing of the shaft. It's deep enough that I can feel where it is when I run my finger on the inside of the shaft but it's not a hole. I'm wondering if this is something that I should be concerned about or is this just natural scarring from the hide and I should just wear them. The imperfection doesn't bother me but it might if it will probably worsen.

[indigostiff]

@j6550 I would call whomever sold them to you and look for a return or a discount.