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    • gaseousclayG
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      @kkibbey23:

      @gaseousclay:

      How would you guys describe the fit for the jobmasters? I really dig the ones @kkibbey23 has from Division Road. I have weird feet so I’m unsure if the toe box is wide enough in a D fitting or if I’d have to go for an E fit

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      If you want me to get a few more pics just let me know.

      As far as fit, my feet are pretty normal I've never gone with a E width and I've got more than enough room in the toebox. Its got a pretty good bump on it.

      I dig the hell outta the DR makeup. [emoji41]

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      More pics would be great [emoji106]

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      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • K
        kkibbey23
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        I can't remember If these were posted before or not I did post them to Instagram. I took these when I got them new.

        Also I'll get a few new pictures for you tomorrow

        British Tan is an amazing leather! And I have to say the raptor sole is prob the most comfortable sole going at least from what I've got. Hopefully I'm selling you on them[emoji23][emoji23]

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        • gaseousclayG
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          Thx [emoji106]

          I was sold on these awhile ago, I just have to justify dropping $600 on a pair.

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          WTB:
          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
          IHSH-19

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          • BrockB
            Brock
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            Worth every penny!! [emoji383]

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            • K
              kkibbey23
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              Just saying.[emoji846]

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              • gaseousclayG
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                No doubt they’re worth it

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                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

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                • Bfd70B
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                  I really want to try the raptor sole on a pair of engineer boots. I know that goes against their classic looks but after having raptors on moc toes I agree they’re the most comfortable thing going. Black Bear did a nice Wesco version that quickly sold out.

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                  • J
                    Jett129
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                    I think Raptor soles on engineers is actually quite popular in Japan. I was communicating with Chris at Wesco a few months ago about the possibility of getting my current soles switched to Raptors. It ended up being way more difficult than I envisioned,so I didn't do it.

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                    • Bfd70B
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                        Jett129
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                        I would want the Black Raptor soles,myself.

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                        • neph93N
                          neph93
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                          @Jett129:

                          I think Raptor soles on engineers is actually quite popular in Japan.

                          They are indeed. One of the disadvantages with them is that they wear out relatively quickly and are indeed comparatively tricky to change.

                          Regarding comfort, I don’t know. I got a pair of RW’s with a Christie sole about the same time as I got my viberg smokejumpers on a single mid and #100 lug. I know the intuitive thing is that soft is better, but I’m not sure about that. From experience, I’d rather be standing on a moulded leather mid with a high supporting heel an hard rubber lugs all day.

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

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                          • J
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                            I actually second that thought Reuben. My work boots have the 100F sole on them. 10-12 hour days on concrete floors in a machine shop, over 2 years in, still going, still comfortable

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

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                            • Bfd70B
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                              I concurr that they wear out quickly. I typically get 18 months from a pair in rotation. I am fortunate to have 2 skilled cobbler shops within 10 minutes of me. Regarding comfort, I think footwear is about the most subjective thing around.

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                              • BrockB
                                Brock
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                                Fresh Romeo build

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                                • Matty123M
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                                  Those are sweet dude. They are The most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. That raptor
                                  Sole is amazing.

                                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                  • Matty123M
                                    Matty123
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                                    I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
                                    Boss 8”
                                    Black rough out
                                    100 soles
                                    Straps with gun metal rollers
                                    Brown dyed soles.
                                    I’m so pumped for them

                                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                    • BD81B
                                      BD81
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                                      Hello,
                                      I'm thinking of buying some wesco boots… how do they fit compared to redwing?... Do they stretch like red wing? Any help would be greatly appreciated

                                      R.I.P. Filthy🤘

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                                      • J
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                                        You'll find sizing similar, but some lasts are narrower. In most cases, Wesco is using leather in the 7oz range. They will stretch, but no where near as easy as Red Wing. Break in will be substantially longer, but worth the time

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

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                                        • J
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                                          @Matty123:

                                          I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
                                          Boss 8”
                                          Black rough out
                                          100 soles
                                          Straps with gun metal rollers
                                          Brown dyed soles.
                                          I’m so pumped for them

                                          These sound like a great build. From my experience, custom fit is well worth the upcharge

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

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                                          • Matty123M
                                            Matty123
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                                            @jdl1279:

                                            @Matty123:

                                            I’ve got a custom fit boss on order. Had to do it. My 9.5 4E fit amazing. I’m so looking forward to the feel of a custom fit boot.
                                            Boss 8”
                                            Black rough out
                                            100 soles
                                            Straps with gun metal rollers
                                            Brown dyed soles.
                                            I’m so pumped for them

                                            These sound like a great build. From my experience, custom fit is well worth the upcharge

                                            Thanks dude!

                                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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