WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou"
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@Damocles
Hi mateI 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 !
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@Damocles said in WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco
- 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou":Any news on restock for these?
Heads up
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Grabbed one mate, they are absolutely amazing
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Incoming. This 30 year old bag needs a friend!
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@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.
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@Ross thanks I really appreciate it
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@jdwaid In terms of sizing the Mr Lous, choose your regular width and go half a size down from your Brannock measurement.
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What. A. Fit.
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@j6550 Yes.
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@indigostiff Great! Thanks.
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These just landed today, and gotta say: amazing! The fit, the leather... everything. Thanks for all the help @Jack
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Flawless! I honestly think your pair looks slightly better than mine and I thought mine were pretty damn perfect. Congrats
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@northsouthdenimguy thanks! I’m a lucky man!
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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.
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@j6550 I would call whomever sold them to you and look for a return or a discount.
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That looks like a scar that split during finishing. If they’re destined to be worn hard, I wouldn’t let it bug me. But if you were expecting a cleaner pair, I’d contact them and see what they say.
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@northsouthdenimguy yeah I don't mind how they look as much as the thought there is a possibility that it could get worse. I did reach out to the IH to get their opinion as well. I just feel like I don't enough about how leather behaves with this type of thing.
