WESCO

[Giles]

@neph93:

Dumbass question: if I do a custom order through you, can you ask Wesco to find and use a lighter tan like this, assuming some batches are darker?

Of course

[Seul]

Dumbass.

[Mlwdp]

Ken Igari’s double midsole 9 inch rough out Boss I’m referring to

[neph93]

@jdl1279:

I remember it being said they they switched to a chestnut oil tan over what they'd been using a year or so prior.

I think you’re right. I remember seeing that somewhere too. It would make sense as the old IHxWesco packer in roughout oil tan was a deep chocolate colour, not like Giles’ new pair.

[Eisenherz]

8106 my first pair of Wescos
Very comfy. And now I am 5 cm taller.  :-\

[neph93]

These are nice boots! Great pick up @Eisenherz

[Eisenherz]

Thank you very much.
It is a pity that this boots are not in continuous production.
On the other hand I never saw anyone with this boots in the wild, but I have to mention that I live in the Pampa.

[neph93]

I’m a big fan of both the leather and the last/build of these.

The Pampa? That’s Argentina? I once saw a pair of Red Wings where I live. Just the once mind [emoji1]

[Eisenherz]

In Germany one says " in the Pampa" means in the middle of nowhere.
Now I am searching for the Wesco 38RT. (out of black horsehide) But these are way more seldom..

[neph93]

@Eisenherz:

In Germany one says " in the Pampa" means in the middle of nowhere.

That makes more sense. I was sure you were in Deutschland, but then got confused [emoji1]

[Palmer]

@Giles that looks like a Morrison but I’m wondering what toe shape you chose? They look great and your oil tanned leather is way different from the swatch I have. Gives me ideas…

[Giles]

I think I specced boss, I'll have to check Monday….

[Mlwdp]

Is the bubble toe last something only available in Japan? What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

[jdl1279]

@Mlwdp:

Is the bubble toe last something only available in Japan? What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

The bubble or bump toe, is the 9109 shoe last. You can have almost any boot built on it. I have a Boss on that last, I also have a Warren (Packer upper on the 9109) If you want it put it in the special instructions on a order, or message @Chris at Wesco

Edit: the 8106 (Warren) pictured above is built on the 9109 last

[neph93]

@Mlwdp:

What is it exactly?  Isn’t it really a Boss toe?

It’s a set of Boss lasts with variated toe shape. There is a story as to how it happened. I can’t remember it I’m afraid, but in short you have what is now the standard Boss last, and a set of Boss lasts with the bump toe, with another lot number as @jdl1279 says.

[Mlwdp]

Someone from Wesco Japan must have read the replies.  Apparently there is 6 last styles. ???

https://wescojapan.blogspot.com/2020/04/blog-post_25.html?m=1

[YesBlank]

Anyone jump on these waxed flesh limited releases?

[neph93]

@Mlwdp:

Someone from Wesco Japan must have read the replies.  Apparently there is 6 last styles. ???

https://wescojapan.blogspot.com/2020/04/blog-post_25.html?m=1

Six you say? I guess they would be the following:

MP
Morrison (Western)
«Narrow» (MP variation)
Boss
Bump toe (Boss variation)
Harness

It doesn’t help, but Wesco Japan has different names for some lasts/toe styles than the ones used by Wesco USA.

[Appfaff]

Been working on my deck project in some ancient SRs and my custom Lace Ups. I swear, aside from the toes wearing down kinda fast when kneeling, suede is an idea fabric for working in dirt, sand and sawdust. Just let them dry, brush with a suede brush, and good as new.

After a few weekends of work, gave the smooth out sections and mid soles a little oil too.

Before:

Progress:

All cleaned up:

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[neph93]

Look great and perfect for the job… and you’re dead right, roughout is the tits for this kind of work.