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One additional thing I’d like to add is that this is my 2nd pair of Boss boots.
My first pair I wore for 10+years, despite them being half a size too large. Mostly, I just wore them when riding my motorcycle, but the incorrect sizing always bothered me. I think I was waiting to go to Scapoose and be properly fitted before buying another pair. Needless to say, in 2020 with covid raging, I still havent made it out to the factory. I did, however, feel comfortable with the sizing, thanks to buying a pair of Jobmasters from Iron Heart UK. After realizing that Im a perfect 10.5E, I was all out of reasons to wait any longer.
These Boss above are not full custom, I might add, but rather a remake that was based on a pair of stock boots I bought from Ship John. They literally came in from them and I shipped em right back up to OR, with a few conversations to the remake/custom dept at Wesco I was buckled in for a 6 week wait. It was so worth it.
I still intend to visit the factory someday, and still want a custom fitting to ensure my measurements are on file. I reckon I’ll wait for the right time, and until then enjoy wearing these and dream about some custom Morrisons in my future. What a company, what a product.
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When I was wearing the last pair of Boss boots, I rode a bunch of different bikes: old Honda CB's, Suzuki 650's, KTM Supermotos, a beautiful Harley, and finally the one that I t-boned into a truck, my beloved BMW F800. May she RIP.
These boots will probably outlast all those bikes, and still be ready for resole should the need arise.
As I start to think about a pair of custom Morrisons, I wonder how many of you in the forum have done a pair of these? I'm thinking something very understated, basically a pair of super dialed in ropers. Probably brown leather, brown edge dye, 430's again, and buckskin lined. If you have anything along these lines, I'd sure love to see some pics!!!!
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As I start to think about a pair of custom Morrisons, I wonder how many of you in the forum have done a pair of these? I'm thinking something very understated, basically a pair of super dialed in ropers. Probably brown leather, brown edge dye, 430's again, and buckskin lined. If you have anything along these lines, I'd sure love to see some pics!!!!
I have a pair of custom Morrisons. 10 inch height, british tan, and a 700 sole. This is an older picture but I can assure you they keep getting better with age.
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I have a pair of custom Morrisons. 10 inch height, british tan, and a 700 sole. This is an older picture but I can assure you they keep getting better with age.
Hot damn those are fine looking boots.
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A few days ago I committed to posting my Burlap Packers spec’d the same as my brown horsehide Packers. Here are some quick shots…
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Those look great!
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Love the natural midsole and heel
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Thank you!
Happy with the way these turned out. The fit and comfort are amazing right out of the box.
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Thanks @Palmer !
Fun fact - in my younger days (25 years + ago) when I worked as a journeyman lineman, I climbed in Wesco Highliner's. Best work boots I ever owned and still have them sitting in my gear bag. I've thought about having them refurbished for nostalgic value. Just might do that some day and post some before and after shots.
Even though I've long since left field work for office life, I still enjoy wearing work boots. The above pair is my third purchase in the last year and I just placed an order for a fourth.
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Fun fact - in my younger days (25 years + ago) when I worked as a journeyman lineman, I climbed in Wesco Highliner's. Best work boots I ever owned and still have them sitting in my gear bag. I've thought about having them refurbished for nostalgic value. Just might do that some day and post some before and after shots.
Even though I've long since left field work for office life, I still enjoy wearing work boots. The above pair is my third purchase in the last year and I just placed an order for a fourth.
I love the burlap… love how it ages too. I enjoy the way the stitching stands out on yours. The detail and complexity really stands out.
Getting your highliners re-furbed sounds like a brilliant idea. Maybe make som changes so they can be better used in "civilian" life?
My collection of Wesco's is also growing fat and bloated. I just ordered my latest pair of Boss. Deets later on.
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I ordered another pair yesterday:
+9109 Last
+Single-Tone:Brown Chrome excel
+12" Height
+100
+Do Not Ink Soles and Heels
+Standard Heel Height
+Pull Straps
+No Instep Straps
+Lightweight Brown Upper Stitching
+3 Rows Stitching on Vamps & Counters
+White Outsole Stitching
+Random Leather Insert
+Half SlipsI love my "wellington boots"
And they are great on shingle, sand and hard rock - which is what I am walking on when fishing in the summer, but they are rubbish on wet muddy slopes, which is what I normally fish on in the winter, so these will be by winter wellies….
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Giles, Looking forward to pics when they arrive.
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Conditioned my Hendriks and swapped out the laces tonight. The Brown Domain leather really cleans up nice.
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Straight off the cobblers shelf…
These things were burgundy at one point..
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those are great. I think i could use a pair of Romeo's in my life.
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I just registered on this forum lastnight for two reasons, mainly. One, to thank all the contributors here for the wealth of information on Wescos. And two, share my experience finding the perfect fit this week.
My intention was to order a custom boot with a custom size form, but was dreading the long wait and kicking myself for not figuring this out during the summer. I was initially thinking a custom Warren or a Jobmaster either 8” or 10” in height.
Beyond this forum, the Wesco Japan blog was a crucial resource in understanding the different custom options. Along the way, I learned that Baker’s in Eugene had a Romeo with MP toe that might be my size. I also had been considering making the drive to Eugene to help get sizing info that would allow me to pick a chart size and save the custom fitting fee.
This little trip (socially distanced, of course) turned out to be the right move, but not because the Romeos. The 10.5E MP toe Romeos were much heavier than I expected, and I had too much heel slip walking around the store. Ben, the gracious Baker’s employee assisting me, explained that as the sides around the instep stretch the leather at the toe gets pulled back which helps eliminate heel slip once broken in.
I asked if they had a jobmaster or any other Wescos that I could try to get a better feel for sizing and last differences. He brought out two different engineer boots — a brown Mister Lou and a black roughout boss. To my surprise, the upper was so narrow on both that I couldn’t get my heel seated completely. At this point, I really wanted to try on a lace-up Wesco, but Baker’s didn’t have any. That is until Ben checked in the back a third time — and I’m honestly still in shock about what he found.
He brought out a 10E Warren in black horsehide that a customer had custom ordered back in June through Baker’s in Eugene, but then refused them upon delivery. Kyle explained that it put them in a bind since they couldn’t return it to Wesco. Plus, after looking at my tracings and measurements he said they are my exact size.
I’m thrilled to have found these after making the trip to Baker’s. They’re almost exactly like a limited edition Warren the Japanese Wesco store has for sale on their website. However, the stamped logo on these is different and Ben at Baker’s said it is the vintage Wesco logo that is no longer used. I’ve included a few photos
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What an amazing story and glorious looking boots!!!
Also, awesome handle name
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What an amazing story and glorious looking boots!!!
Also, awesome handle name
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Thanks buddy, I’m still in disbelief how it all went down
