WESCO

[Peterpiper]

^^ like that one with the toe cap..! Nice..

[Bluegrass]

Yes, I've been reading and looking long enough - I'm about to jump in.  I just can't decide what I want (a bunch of them) and unfortunately I don't really "need" any more boots  :'(.

[seawolf]

None better than Wesco. You guys are in a Golden Age where Iron Heart and Wesco have teamed up.

[Giles]

@SLAB:

really liking that middle pair; what would be the configuration if I wanted to order that?

You want to order it, let me know and I'll create a build.  I am making a pair for a customer ATM

[AndyO]

Spotted on the Wesco seconds page. Presumably destined for Japan due the presence of the Wesco Japan Logo. Packer upper, Mp last, black tie domain, roughout tongue. Basically a Flightmaster reproduction.

This imo is a very dressy make up.

[AndyO]

Custom Wesco Boss. Mp last, no toe reinforcement, double midsole, Vibram 705, triple stitched, black tie domain, nickle roller buckles direct from Wesco and 10" height. Oh, and I'm super fuc*ing stoked!!!!!!!!!!!

[Giles]

@Bluegrass:

I'm curious too - that one caught my eye as well.

I also like this one on the Wesco-Japan website - says it's a 10" Packer with "bubble toe".  I assume bubble toe is the old 9109 Boss last, but not sure:

They say this one is a packer with a boss toe:

http://www.wescojapan.com/gallery/lace_up/index.html#

Top one.  Packer with standard #9109 last and toe cap

Bottom.  Jobmaster #9165 last.  It's an old boot as Wesco have not used that logo or that leather for an age

[Friday]

@AndyO those are an absolute bargain you got there dude. I especially love that engineer boots. Congrats and wear them in good health.

[Megatron1505]

@AndyO i struggled for which thread to respond to you in, but just to say that you have great taste and a hell of a boot collection, well played sir.

[AndyO]

Thnx for the input guy's.

Might get a group shot together in the next few days. I've bought a book case to store them all in.

[JCMx800]

Will (finally) check out the IHxWESCO boots next Saturday at Vater & Sohn Hamburg  ::)

[Finn666]

those boss's are dope! @AndyO

[Hereforthebeer]

I was lucky enough to pick up a pair of "packers" from the Wesco factory seconds. This is my first pair of Wesco's and I'm really impressed with them. I was a bit skeptical at first with this style of boot, but since they have arrived and I've been wearing them, they are really growing on me.

[davito]

great boots, looking superb, kiltie love @Hereforthebeer

@AndyO thx for sharing pix your awesome boots. How is the fit on the engineer?

[aho]

Great hereforthebeer, I have the same pair coming!

[AndyO]

Nice boots, hereforthebeer. I know what you mean about being a little sceptical. Was it the heel height that had you in two minds? I was a tad concerned about that with mine. But the way the heel is shaped and flows with the shape of the boot, makes all the difference imo.

Yeah the fit is good davito. I was obviously a little nervous before hand but they are spot on. I must be lucky. Because I know what difficulty many people have in getting the correct fit in pull on boots.

Can I just take a moment to thank Chris @ Wesco for all his assistance and patience. His knowledge of the product and willingness to help was greatly appreciated. I've never come across any other company that offers such a great level customer service.

[Bluegrass]

@aho:

Great hereforthebeer, I have the same pair coming!

Me too (same pair coming, or very similar)!  First time I have ever seen anything in my size that I wanted on the seconds page.  Actually these are 13D and I wear 12.5, but I am hoping it will work.

[aho]

Funny you mention the heel; I plan to add a lift eventually when I send in mine for repair…

I think the Packer is a gorgeous boot and I'll be swapping in leather laces as well. Might go no false tongue but we'll see!

[Giles]

Careful.  When Wesco build a boot with a lower or higher heel, they use a different last which distributes the wearers weight in the correct manner.  Changing the heel height means you have the incorrect heel height for the last and they are likely to be less comfortable….

[Bluegrass]

From what I can see in the pics, there is still plenty of heel - I think Packers are designed with a pretty high heel in the base case.  I'm more worried about the "small cut on the toe" - it is barely visible in the pic - but I guess you are always taking a bit of a chance with factory seconds.