WESCO

[Bluegrass]

Thanks for the detailed explanation - best one I've seen anywhere.  I'd def. want the boss heel (cuban/just a bit shorter).

Did you have to specify the soft toe with your build, or are boots with the MP last normally built that way?  I saw Superfuzz did not get the soft toe, so I assume either you specified soft or he specified hard.

[superfuzz]

You have to specify soft toe. The normally come with the celastic (or whatever it is) toe box. Just FYI you also have to specify if you want dyed brown or natural edge trim on the midsole. The people at Wesco are super helpful to deal with.

[superfuzz]

Also I would highly recommend getting vintage roller buckles like Bretro's and sending them to Wesco, especially if you're going for the vintage look with the flattened toe box. I got a pair from Vintage Engineer Boots Etsy shop and if he's out you can order them here: http://hukurokuju.com/

[Bretro_]

You got good taste, bro @superfuzz:

Also I would highly recommend getting vintage roller buckles like Bretro's and sending them to Wesco, especially if you're going for the vintage look with the flattened toe box. I got a pair from Vintage Engineer Boots Etsy shop and if he's out you can order them here: http://hukurokuju.com/

[Bluegrass]

perfect… thanks

[superfuzz]

This forum is a great resource when it comes to the confusing process of ordering custom boots!

[Bluegrass]

yeah, no kidding!  i'm still debating soft v. hard toe - i think i recall you have some pics, i will go back and look at again…

[superfuzz]

I can post more pics of mine over the weekend. I am afraid that soft toe on the MP would be uncomfortable with my big toes pressed against the leather. Even with the hard toe box I had to send mine back and have them stretched.

[Bluegrass]

please do post more pics 

[seawolf]

Of all the brands of shoes I've worn, Oak St., Alden, White's, Wesco, etc., My Wesco's are my favorite. I ordered my Boss boots about 3 years ago and I've been thrilled with them and Wesco's customer service ever since.

[Friday]

@superfuzz mine is unlined
@seawolf +1

[superfuzz]

Sweet! What are the specs? I have a new pair in brown rough out inbound.

[Chris]

Nice to have a new pair of boots when you need to give a contractor a kick in the butt, eh?  Speaking of which, I hope things are going smoothly on the remodel.

[Clint_D]

@superfuzz:

Sweet! What are the specs? I have a new pair in brown rough out inbound.

FACTORY SECOND BOSS
STYLE BK7700705 (Size: 10.5E) [B-902]
  +Color: Black
  +11" Height
  +705 Sole
  +Condition: New

DESCRIPTION: custom style; brown midsole, natural edges

Thanks Chris!  The remodel is coming along very well and, fortunately, I've got a great contractor who rarely needs a boot in his ass.  I'll be posting some more pics soon.

[superfuzz]

Nice score! Do you plan to treat the natural edges with anything? My boots have natural too and I'm not sure if I should treat them or just leave them.

[Clint_D]

I'm not sure what I'm going to do either.  If they start getting marked up and ugly, I'll probably treat them with something to make the edges darker.

[superfuzz]

Anyone else treat the natural edges on their Wescos?

[seawolf]

They just darken up with time so it's moot IMO.

[superfuzz]

Seawolf, I didn't mean treating them to darken the edges, I was just wondering if the natural leather midsole needed some sort of treatment for protection from the elements.

[Chris]

Not really.  Sole leather is tanned to be pretty weather resistant.  I've seen some recommendations to treat it the same as the rest of the boot, based on the theory that it's leather and needs care, too, but I've never seen the point myself.  I've never had any issues with midsoles failing, not have I seen any that aren't on utterly annihilated boots.