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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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          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
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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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                    I would want the Black Raptor soles,myself.

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                    • neph93N
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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.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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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
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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
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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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                                      @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
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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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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @BD81:

                                          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

                                          Support what @jdl says.

                                          The movement in the leather certainly varies according to weight. The oil tanned leathers are the heaviest and form to your feet after a while but don’t stretch as such. The domain leathers are in the middle and soften more markedly, the burlaps are the lightest and «stretch» or loose much more easily.

                                          Size wise, I’m a US10.5 in RW and nearly all Wesco lasts. I’m a big D width so tend to go to E with Wesco boots made of the 7oz oil tanned for comfort.

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                                          • Virginia Woolf
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                                          • BrockB
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                                            @Matty123:

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

                                            Thanks Matty! Agreed! Wesco has quickly become my go to footwear! These are my first custom romeos and I’m loving them! Although the stock pair I own fits almost as perfect. Congrats on the boss build! They sound nice [emoji1360] can’t wait to see [emoji102]

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