WESCO
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I've got both lined and unlined jobbies. In the end, I don't personally feel that it makes that much of a difference. I could see the advantages in a non-lace up boot to help them maintain their structure. With lace-ups, I'd say you'd be fine either way and it would just come down to personal preference. I've got a pair of rough out unlined Bosses and they tend to "slouch" a bit more than I'd prefer but it's no deal breaker to me.
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Thanks! That's perfect. I was reading somewhere that for working in your boots, in a job that requires protection around your ankles and shins, lined are the way to go. But for whatever the heck I do at work, I don't really see the need.
Both my Wescos are lined (Boss and Jobmasters) so I suppose it's time to branch out a little
How's the comfort for day-today use? How's the break-in? Any difference there?
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I'd say it's a quicker break-in with one or more less layers. I spend 12+ hours a day in my steel toe unlined jobmasters for work and I don't have any issues whatsoever. They're comfortable while being tough as nails. I've been wearing the same jobmasters for the last ~5 years (with a rebuild about 6 months ago) where most guys I work with are lucky to get a year out of a pair of Red Wings or something similar.
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Let the wait begin!
CUSTOM FIT JOBMASTER
STYLE BKST210430 (Size: Sending Updated Form with Order)
+Single-Tone:Black
+10" Height
+Steel Toes
+Regular Toe
+#430 Vibram Sole
+Dye Soles and Heels Black
+Standard Heel Height
+Black Hooks & Eyelets
+Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
+Black Heavy Upper Stitching
+Black Outsole Stitching
+Black Nylon Laces
+Random Leather InsertSPECIAL REQUESTS: Please make with Packer Uppers and Wesco stamp on the inside. These are for military use.
Thanks for the help @Chris at Wesco
Also, thanks @Clint_D for the help!
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Well, probably the last thing I need is another pair of Boss boots but I just pre-ordered these:
https://standardandstrange.com/collections/featured/products/van-cleef-engineer-boot-veg-tan
This is a pretty amazing build and the veg tan leather should patina nicely with wear.
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I need some Veg Tan boots!!!
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Wesco has added several defect-free MP toe packers in black oil tan and brown domain to their "Factory Seconds" page for $300. Mostly even sizes. Go get 'em, boys!
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size 7E Jobmaster for $125 no defect, whoaa.
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Anybody know the dealer that did the recent cordovan foot patrols? @Chris at Wesco ?
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I'm officially "Romeo-curious" - anyone have them, pics, thoughts???
@Chris at Wesco any advice on sizing vs. other Wesco boots? What is the standard last? And seems like the wedge sole is a popular choice, I'd love to see some with other soles.
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@Beerhammer It was a direct customer that sent me the hides:)
@Bluegrass It would be our #65 shoe last. It runs about a half size larger than the standard Jobmaster last.
