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    WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black

    WESCO - West Coast Shoe Company
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    • OaktaviaO
      Oaktavia
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      @Giles:

      Normal

      IG: electricindigowizard

      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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      • OaktaviaO
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        Does anyone out there have a photo(s) of a super broken in pair? And does the black wear away to reveal brown underneath?

        IG: electricindigowizard

        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

        WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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        • Ghost-CutG
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          I've seen a couple, that will eventually be some great patina. The brown will show through in areas all over the boots after a good amount of time. IMHO, I would definitely condition that spot, if not both boots entirely. Mine came super thirsty, but I wore them for a few weeks before conditioning with Saphir renovateur.

          The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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          • Ghost-CutG
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            @Oaktavia:

            Does anyone out there have a photo(s) of a super broken in pair? Are does the black wear away to reveal brown underneath?

            The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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            • goosehdG
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              @Ghost-Cut Those are gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing.

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • GilesG
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                We have a local furniture restorer in one of the units close to us.  He got a pair of Mister Lous 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Not worn anything else since…..

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • OaktaviaO
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                  Awesome thanks for the photos they look fantastic.

                  IG: electricindigowizard

                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                  WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                    • OaktaviaO
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                      Been wearing these a lot lately after a break from the summer.

                      IG: electricindigowizard

                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                      • NikN
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                        They look great

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                        • CreaseC
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                          I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
                          Wish I could try some on!

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                          • G
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                            The best socks for Mr. Lou from UES / Japan. Transforms a engineer boot into a badass slipper.  😃



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                              Guzzidriver
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                              Not available in purple …  😞

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                              • goosehdG
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                                @Guzzidriver The purple one's are a special order and you can contact the crew to be placed on the list.  Just follow the link:  🙂  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17967.msg751291#msg751291

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  @goosehd No, I meant the socks. Sorry  😃

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                                    @Crease:

                                    I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
                                    Wish I could try some on!

                                    @Crease I'm a 9D in in the 875s and 8.5D in Iron Rangers.  I went with an 8.5D on the Mister Lou's and fit me perfectly.  I find the 875s roomy in the toe box.  If you like the width of the 875s then I would recommend an E width on the Wescos.

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                                    • CreaseC
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                                      Thank you so much @teddyjay ! That is really helpful. I've been taking some measurements of my feet also and I thinking the 9E looks like the right one for me. Thanks!

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                                      • Vaperfavour1313V
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                                        @goosehd:

                                        @Guzzidriver The purple one's are a special order and you can contact the crew to be placed on the list.  Just follow the link:  🙂  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17967.msg751291#msg751291

                                        Will there be purple socks?

                                        Make mine Indigo!

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                                        • OaktaviaO
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                                          Howdy folks,

                                          Do these boots need to be treated with any sort of leather conditioner or other? Mine are nice and broken in and I have been wearing them for about four months 4/5 days a week. Is it a personal preference to choose to condition or is it an inevitable necessity to prolong the age of the boots? If the latter, what brand would y'all recommend?

                                          IG: electricindigowizard

                                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                          WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                          • DmartD
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                                            @Oaktavia:

                                            . Is it a personal preference to choose to condition or is it an inevitable necessity to prolong the age of the boots? If the latter, what brand would y'all recommend?

                                            For longevity I would always condition the leather. For the looks, it depends, you just don’t want cracks in the leather.
                                            If the leather is really dry, I would condition. I use several different oils and cremes, from Obenauf to beeswax to Minkoil from all kinds of brands.
                                            If I really love the boots, they get treated with Saphir renovateur 🥰

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