WESCO

[Dishelveled]

@Bretro_  I went size 8 in these and the Packhorses–could have gone 8.5, but I prefer 'em snug.
I have more room in my size 8 Vibergs and Tricker's for comparison--I could NOT have sized up to an 8.5 in those.

Also, these PackRIDERS are thick  veg-tan leather and thus put more lateral pressure on the sides of my feet, where the leather is double layered ( I assume that'll ease when broken in–still brand spanken new) but much more noticable than the Domain rough outs.

Hope that helps you triangulate...

[mahlon321]

@Appfaff:

Damn Mahlon - killing it as usual - post up some pics of those wescos in the thread when you can

thank you sir @Appfaff
as requested, some pics of my engineers. bit of an overload…

[Appfaff]

Heck yes!! Those are so awesome looking dude!  Thanks for posting up?

What toe is on your model? Looks beefier than the MP and even unconstructed boss toe I normally see.

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[neph93]

@Appfaff:

What toe is on your model? Looks beefier than the MP and even unconstructed boss toe I normally see.

If I'm not mistaken, that is what the Italians call a Toe de la Bump.

[Appfaff]

Hahaha I thought so, but just checking as it didn't look "too" bumped per say

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[neph93]

They get like that when worn in I think. Any time a see a pair like this, I say to myself, "next time, bump toe". Then I stay MP anyway [emoji28]

[mahlon321]

That is the bump toe like the others have said. It definitely gets bump ier with wear.
I really dig the profile over the standard boss toe.

[jdl1279]

Great boots Mahlon

[mahlon321]

Thanks man!

[jdl1279]

Is that black oiltan and the 430 outsole?

[mahlon321]

Black oil tan and the 700 sole.

[jdl1279]

They look fantastic! I've been thinking about a Boss as a secondary work boot and yours is close to what I'd build

[jdl1279]

The longer I'm in these, the better they get

[mahlon321]

@jdl1279:

They look fantastic! I've been thinking about a Boss as a secondary work boot and yours is close to what I'd build

Thanks! They are great boots, I wish I would've had them when I was required to wear boots to work.
If I had to do the build again, I'd put a 430 sole on instead of the 700. It would make winter less terrifying…

[jdl1279]

I have the same issue with the 705. The 100 will grip anything though. So I'm interested to see where my current awaited build with the 430 lands

[mahlon321]

Hope it works out for you!

[neph93]

@jdl1279:

So I'm interested to see where my current awaited build with the 430 lands

Much better than the 705/700, not as good as the 100. It does OK in ice, but compacted snow can be an issue. In collects under the sole in a way snow doesn't with the 100.

[jdl1279]

Thanks for the input neph! Slip resistance is a key factor in a work boot for me. The 430 should be good for the normal wear this build will get. It does however sound like I'll be sticking to 100 for work boots

[neph93]

@jdl1279:

Thanks for the input neph! Slip resistance is a key factor in a work boot for me. The 430 should be good for the normal wear this build will get. It does however sound like I'll be sticking to 100 for work boots

I chose it as a compromise as I wanted an all year boot to get through the winters up here, without the clunky profile of the 100. It's done the job, just about.

[neph93]

@jdl1279:

These are looking brilliant. Love the toe cap. Are wearing them for pleasure as well as business?