Engineers…
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I'd quite like some, but alas being a poor country mouse I can't spring for some Wesco, Buco, Clinch or the like. Was thinking along the lines of some Frye's. Anyone any other ideas or feedback on Frye's, the missus has a few pairs (non-Engineers) that are great quality.
http://www.thefryecompany.com/john-addison-engineer/d/86174C24763?CategoryId=201&Attributes=Engineer
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I have a pair of MiA Frye's that I got before getting my Wesco's. It's hard to say anything nasty about the Frye's but it's also hard to say anything nice about them, having now owned Wesco's. Whereas I understand Wesco's take a large financial commitment, I'd seriously consider saving until you can get some rather than getting Frye's now.
The middle way would be RW's or Chippewa's. I'd recommend both over Frye's.
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Yes @neph93 my only irk with the Frye's is they seem a little 'Fashiony' rather than functional/utilitarian if that makes any sense. To be fair the Wesco are only about £150 more but still a fair chunk of change either way, and I guess think are only going to get more expensive with exchange rates the way they are… maybe I should just save up till Autumn/Fall
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Yes @neph93 my only irk with the Frye's is they seem a little 'Fashiony' rather than functional/utilitarian if that makes any sense. To be fair the Wesco are only about £150 more but still a fair chunk of change either way, and I guess think are only going to get more expensive with exchange rates the way they are… maybe I should just save up till Autumn/Fall
I would highly recommend it. When you put hands on the Wesco's you know for sure where all the money went and it suddenly doesn't seem so much after all.
Ironically, a lot of the money for the Frye's will be for the brand name. All the money for the Wesco's will be in the boot.
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Funny how quickly what originally seemed like an excessive amount to spend becomes completely reasonable. Suddenly the $500 boots and $300 shirt feel like the best value compared to what you're getting. It's the cheap things in your life that seem like a waste of money.
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@neph93 Just ordered the Westco's thanks again for the pointers…
My pleasure and congratulations! I hope (and anticipate) you'll be satisfied. Look forward to hearing what you think.
I've just ordered my second custom build through Giles. I'll have to wait a couple of months for mine though. It's hell to be honest [emoji23]
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Funny how quickly what originally seemed like an excessive amount to spend becomes completely reasonable. Suddenly the $500 boots and $300 shirt feel like the best value compared to what you're getting. It's the cheap things in your life that seem like a waste of money.
It makes it hard to wear junk. Wesco being good example. your feet aren't supposed to hurt after wearing work boots all day.
