WESCO

[Giles]

The whole boot has been designed so that everything does it's job in harmony with the other parts.  Change one bit and you're likely to mess with the balance feel of the boot.

[Chris]

First off, I agree with Giles.  Messing around with a tested and proven design is a gamble.

That said, Wesco will replace the heel with a lower version for $35.  A good local shoe repair place can probably do it for about the same price and you won't have to deal with shipping.  A heel change is pretty simple, so go ahead and give it a try.  If you realize it's a mistake, you can easily change it back.

[Andreas1965]

Went to my cobbler, he will replace the rubber part with one half as thick, so the will be lowered about 0.5 cm. He'll charge me 8 Euros for that.

As Chris said before, if it doesn't work, I will put the original thickness rubber back on them and try to get used to the higher heels.

Don't know how to describe… feels like walking down a hill.

[Bluegrass]

Badass boots.  I'd wear em awhile and see if you grow accustomed to the it.  You can always change it.

[Friday]

cross post from HWBC

[Giles]

OK.  These arrived yesterday.  I bought them as perfect factory seconds.  I recognise them as made for the Japanese market.  They are a little stylised and they will divide opinion.  I love them, Paula hates them (but then again, her brain has been fried)…....

They are amazingly comfortable and walking in them is a dream......

And, don't bother telling me to remove the kiltie.  You will be ignored….

[superfuzz]

Beautiful! That heel is serious. Looks higher than the heel on my Bosses.

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[jdl1279]

Those are glorious G! I like them overall better than the shape of White's packers.

I have a minor nitpick that wouldn't mean shit to you or anyone else though. For the style and supposed function, there is no real spur shelf on the heel. I'm sure Wesco likely offers one, it's just something I would expect standard on a packer and really surprised me to see missing.

[Giles]

I guess those crazy Japs did not want one…...

[Chris]

I hate a spur shelf on boots.  I've seriously considered getting every pair of boots I own that have one re-heeled.

Oh, and Paula's brain isn't totally fried; those soles are definitely divisive.

[madmonday]

i will only say the things that i like as i was told i'm being meaner than usual, ready . . . here goes

i like the kittie & the construction boot canary yellow & dodo brown laces . . .  oh & the hardware looks great as well. the leather looks like it will age wonderfully & the boot pairs really well with the Giley Monster or whateva that Alexander Leathers jackect is called 

[Blackheart]

G, those are the shit. They look great on you. Glad you're utilizing Wesco's factory seconds page, I swear
by it.

[trail and arrow]

i saw them in person and i am very jealous!

[Bluegrass]

What's to not like?? Those are seriously nice boots.  And you got a deal.  I'm jealous (as usual) - boot envy…

[Bretro_]

Love em! Jobmaster last, I presume?

[Giles]

FACTORY SECOND JOBMASTER
STYLE BR208705 (Size: 10E) [J-1287]
  +Color: Brown
  +8" Height
  +Regular Toe
  +705 Sole
  +Condition: New

DESCRIPTION: custom style; packer style uppers; no heavy upper stitching

[seawolf]

Jobmaster with Packer style uppers are my dream boots. Nice pick-up G.

Wescos are something special for sure.

[4c]

Wesco, Mmmmm… 
I like this picture:

(not mine ='( )

[Chris]

Pretty sure that's what Giles requested for the IHxWesco special edition.

[Giles]

I'd cut my Penis off with a rusty spoon first..  About the only thing I like about those is the laces…..