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    • S
      superfuzz
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      I've seen a lot of pic online of aged smooth burlap and they seem to just darken nicely with wear.

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      • ChrisC
        Chris
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        Mine are in need of a cleaning, but here's what they look like.  I cleaned them once last year, and afterward gave them a light coat of Bick 4.  I left the tongues uncleaned and untreated, for comparison purposes.  When I get around to cleaning and conditioning them again, I can post some more pictures.

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        • AppfaffA
          Appfaff
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          Awesome! Thanks @Chris and @superfuzz

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            Authentic04
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            So glad I went with wescos! Placed the order on December 18th and received them today April 14th. Well worth the wait.

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              Peterpiper
              Haraki san Expert
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              Nice.. @Authentic04 What are the build specs? and a few more pics please..

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                Authentic04
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                Leather Configuration: Single Tone
                Rough Out Configuration: No
                Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                Upper (Shaft) Leather: Burgundy Domain
                Lace Design: Semi Lace to toe
                Height: 8"
                Thread Color (upper): White
                Leather Liner: No Thanks
                Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks
                Midsole: Single
                Leather Half Slip: Yes please
                Edge: Brown
                Heel Lifts: Standard
                Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
                Outsole Stitching color: White
                Steel Toe: No Thanks
                Toe Cap: No Thanks

                I ended up ditching the half slip. I'll most likely do a double mid sole and full lace to toe next time. Overall I'm 100% satisfied with my choices.

                They've been on my feet for over an hour with no problems.

                Can anyone comment on wesco shoe fit compared to the jobmasters? I'd like to get a pair of shoes.

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                • AppfaffA
                  Appfaff
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                  The multiple different shades of indigo and black denim paired with black marks from my boot jack convinced me to throw caution to the wind and go ahead and dub the burlap smooth out.  I Left the top of the boot untreated, cause I figured I could always do it later.

                  Anyways, the color turned out pretty cool! Still a nice lighter brown shade, but now more of a honey color. I dig it.



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                    jdl1279
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                    While I like the untreated, I actually think I like them better post.

                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                    • tmgT
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                      Yep, that's an improvement, and you could easily leave the top untreated and let it colour naturally

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                      • mahlon321M
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                        I'd have left them alone personally, but they look great with the contrast now! Nice boots sir. 🙂

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                        • 4c4
                          4c
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                          So many nice boots in this thread recently.

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                          • FinksterF
                            Finkster
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                            Though, I prefer the pure burlap RO  .. I must admit - good job & nice 2tone look  @Appfaff

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                            • AppfaffA
                              Appfaff
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                              Thanks guys!  I love the untreated burlap, but I think I would prefer it on a pair of Foot Patrols (so the laces could provide contrast) or done in rough out when done as a pull on boot as the texture provides the nice dimension to the color.  If I ever do a custom build, I'll probably do a Boss with Burlap Rough out base and black top half.

                              The color did mellow a bit overnight:

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                              • neph93N
                                neph93
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                                They're looking really nice, man. I'd have them as summer boots (you know, if summer was a thing where I live 😃 ).

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                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                • AppfaffA
                                  Appfaff
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                                  That's my plan!

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                                  • Dylansboss2D
                                    Dylansboss2
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                                    What size did you order, I can help you with a recommendation!

                                    @Authentic04:

                                    Leather Configuration: Single Tone
                                    Rough Out Configuration: No
                                    Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                                    Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                                    Upper (Shaft) Leather: Burgundy Domain
                                    Lace Design: Semi Lace to toe
                                    Height: 8"
                                    Thread Color (upper): White
                                    Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                    Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks
                                    Midsole: Single
                                    Leather Half Slip: Yes please
                                    Edge: Brown
                                    Heel Lifts: Standard
                                    Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
                                    Outsole Stitching color: White
                                    Steel Toe: No Thanks
                                    Toe Cap: No Thanks

                                    I ended up ditching the half slip. I'll most likely do a double mid sole and full lace to toe next time. Overall I'm 100% satisfied with my choices.

                                    They've been on my feet for over an hour with no problems.

                                    Can anyone comment on wesco shoe fit compared to the jobmasters? I'd like to get a pair of shoes.

                                    Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

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                                    • BeerhammerB
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                                      @Chris:

                                      Is red leather lining dead for good @Chris at Wesco? I noticed its not on the new builder…

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                                        Authentic04
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                                        @Chris:

                                        What size did you order, I can help you with a recommendation!

                                        @Authentic04:

                                        Leather Configuration: Single Tone
                                        Rough Out Configuration: No
                                        Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                                        Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                                        Upper (Shaft) Leather: Burgundy Domain
                                        Lace Design: Semi Lace to toe
                                        Height: 8"
                                        Thread Color (upper): White
                                        Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                        Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks
                                        Midsole: Single
                                        Leather Half Slip: Yes please
                                        Edge: Brown
                                        Heel Lifts: Standard
                                        Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
                                        Outsole Stitching color: White
                                        Steel Toe: No Thanks
                                        Toe Cap: No Thanks

                                        I ended up ditching the half slip. I'll most likely do a double mid sole and full lace to toe next time. Overall I'm 100% satisfied with my choices.

                                        They've been on my feet for over an hour with no problems.

                                        Can anyone comment on wesco shoe fit compared to the jobmasters? I'd like to get a pair of shoes.

                                        Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

                                        I ordered a 10EEE they may be a touch wide but it's making the break in easier! I usually get a lot of pressure on my instep but I don't have any in these.

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                                        • BroarkB
                                          Broark
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                                          Anyone have any recommendations or experience with the JH Classics?
                                          I've been looking for an oxford like casual shoe I can wear daily when it's warmer out and I've seen some of the makeups from Wesco Japan and they look pretty sweet. I like what I've seen with the White's oxford for Bakers, but I really want some Wescos.
                                          Still need to order my Walking Boots as well, but that'll have to wait until this summer so I have them by the time the summer has gone away.
                                          I'm thinking lace to toe, Vibram 1010 sole but I'm undecided on leather. Thinking maybe redwood rough out, brown or brown domain rough out or either of those in their smooth side versions too…
                                          Also weird question: could these be worn without socks?

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                                          • neph93N
                                            neph93
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                                            I have The Bootery pair in Olive Burlap. The design, construction and materials are all excellent. I especially like the fit which is comfortable but secure. They are easy to lace and unlace, because I think, something about the design means you don't have to lace tightly.

                                            I wouldn't wear without socks. I suppose you could, but my guess is it wouldn't take long before they developed a pretty ripe smell. They are also quite rigid so unless the fit is perfect you'll probably get blisters.

                                            Your ideas sound great, that brown roughout [emoji1419]

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                                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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