WESCO
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Just sitting around, waiting for Houston to dry out.
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Yes, we have a little left, but you can only order the red lining in a red boot due to the thickness!
Is red leather lining dead for good @Chris at Wesco? I noticed its not on the new builder…
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Quick question for @Chris at Wesco: is "slate" leather available for a pair of Romeos? Not available on the virtual boot builder but I think it'd make a great looking shoe in roughout. Leaning between that color (if available) and burlap right now.
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@hopsbreath Yes it is! We are currently making a pair for our Custom Fit fella. We just have to get it in as a special request right now. It should be there hopefully within the week!
@Authentic04 I must have slipped on responding to your sizing question. We generally recommend a half size down on the low heel round toe of our Jh Classic or our Robert William.
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Jobmaster owners: Anyone have both lined and unlined Jobmasters? Or is there anyone with unlined that can share their opinions? I'm getting ready to build a pair and I'm considering getting them unlined to save some money. The pair I already own is lined, so I'm not sure how what the pros and cons are for unlined.
Thanks!
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I've got both lined and unlined jobbies. In the end, I don't personally feel that it makes that much of a difference. I could see the advantages in a non-lace up boot to help them maintain their structure. With lace-ups, I'd say you'd be fine either way and it would just come down to personal preference. I've got a pair of rough out unlined Bosses and they tend to "slouch" a bit more than I'd prefer but it's no deal breaker to me.
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Thanks! That's perfect. I was reading somewhere that for working in your boots, in a job that requires protection around your ankles and shins, lined are the way to go. But for whatever the heck I do at work, I don't really see the need.
Both my Wescos are lined (Boss and Jobmasters) so I suppose it's time to branch out a little
How's the comfort for day-today use? How's the break-in? Any difference there?
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I'd say it's a quicker break-in with one or more less layers. I spend 12+ hours a day in my steel toe unlined jobmasters for work and I don't have any issues whatsoever. They're comfortable while being tough as nails. I've been wearing the same jobmasters for the last ~5 years (with a rebuild about 6 months ago) where most guys I work with are lucky to get a year out of a pair of Red Wings or something similar.
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Let the wait begin!
CUSTOM FIT JOBMASTER
STYLE BKST210430 (Size: Sending Updated Form with Order)
+Single-Tone:Black
+10" Height
+Steel Toes
+Regular Toe
+#430 Vibram Sole
+Dye Soles and Heels Black
+Standard Heel Height
+Black Hooks & Eyelets
+Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
+Black Heavy Upper Stitching
+Black Outsole Stitching
+Black Nylon Laces
+Random Leather InsertSPECIAL REQUESTS: Please make with Packer Uppers and Wesco stamp on the inside. These are for military use.
Thanks for the help @Chris at Wesco
Also, thanks @Clint_D for the help!
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Well, probably the last thing I need is another pair of Boss boots but I just pre-ordered these:
https://standardandstrange.com/collections/featured/products/van-cleef-engineer-boot-veg-tan
This is a pretty amazing build and the veg tan leather should patina nicely with wear.
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I need some Veg Tan boots!!!
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Wesco has added several defect-free MP toe packers in black oil tan and brown domain to their "Factory Seconds" page for $300. Mostly even sizes. Go get 'em, boys!
