Wesco Foot Patrol

[denimeric]

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[jdl1279]

To me, that looks like a hole from an errant needle/missed stitch. Thus, not normal at all. It is small, but would likely bother me since water can get in the boot there. I am imterested to see other takes on it, but to me, it is clearly a defect

[Chris]

I don't think your boots are defective.  I looked at my Wescos and saw similar marks.

First, check closely and see if it's a hole- on one of my boots, it was only a small indentation, not an actual puncture.  If it looks deep, reach inside the boot and see if you can feel anything underneath.  These are lined, so even if the hole goes through the outer layer of leather, it may not go through the liner.

Second, try and pull the quarter (the upper part with the eyelets) away from the vamp (the part covering the toe) and try to get a better look.  That hole may actually be where the stitching binds the layers, even though it's significantly offset from the visible stitching.  That's what I found on my other boot that had a hole like yours.

Either way, I think you can safely enjoy your boots for years to come.

Oh, and you might want to reach out to @Dylansboss#2, who would be able to give the most authoritative answer…

[Giles]

This may sound like a cop out, it's not meant to be.  These are hand made boots that will not effect the longevity one single iota.  Learn to embrace these tiny imperfections as evidence of a hand made custom item.

[denimeric]

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[4c]

I’ve seen boots on the Wesco’s seconds page with similarly irrelevant aesthetic imperfections for a tiny fraction of the price. Wesco is very nice that way.

Bottom line though: They are sure to be good solid boots so if you can find happiness in them than there is no problem.

[denimeric]

Thnx!  I´m here as a customer. These are my first Wesco boots. I was a noob on Wesco´s products.

[Dylansboss2]

Sounds like they are fine, but you are more than welcome to let me see a picture:)!

[denimeric]

@Dylansboss#2:

Sounds like they are fine, but you are more than welcome to let me see a picture:)!

Thanks!  I decided to remove the pics I posted earlier. I´ll send them to you

[denimeric]

Dylansboss#2 thanks for taking the time and giving me the reassuring info. I apreciate it.

F.W.I.W :  I was forced to ( I will spare you the details..) take a ± 12 miles walk with the new boots today and the boots felt very comfortable! Love´em!

[Dylansboss2]

@denimeric:

Dylansboss#2 thanks for taking the time and giving me the reassuring info. I apreciate it.

F.W.I.W :  I was forced to ( I will spare you the details..) take a ± 12 miles walk with the new boots today and the boots felt very comfortable! Love´em!

Not a problem! Enjoy!

[Finkster]

Trifecta!!! … although .. a pair of black Rough Out's?  :-\ 

[steelworker]

Whoa! Very nice @Finkster !

[denimeric]

@Finkster:

Trifecta!!! … although .. a pair of black Rough Out's?  :-\ 

Sweet lord…nice!    Finkster,how the ... are these gonna get enough wear.  You only have two feet.

[Finkster]

Thx, fellas … Yep - I'm very satisfied with these feckers. 

They get enough wear and love - in rotation - but all my other boots (and that's not few!) living currently in the shadow. 

[Hereforthebeer]

Nice one Finkster! They sure are great fitting boots. Would like to pick up a black RO pair myslef one day, maybe even with a christy sole.

[Finkster]

Thx, mate … agreed - a pair of 'custom special black rough out's' would be nice - but I dread the price and the extreme waiting time.  ::)

[Giles]

Would be the same price as the normal Foot Patrols…..

[Finkster]

Indeed? … I have crazy 'custom' ideas in my freaky head. 

mixed kind of leathers, other soles, etc.

[Giles]

Times three… @Sam @Winchy @Madame Buttonfly