WESCO

[seawolf]

Burgundy is the most versatile color. It goes with black and brown. Easy to pair with any color leather jacket or belt.

[Blackheart]

Burgundy for packers, definitely

[pillowPANTS]

Brown rough out!! Lol

[Bretro_]

Thx for the comments guys. In the end, i decided to go with black tie. As much as I love the burgundy, I figure ill get more wear outta black. Of all my boots, my #8 shells see the least amount of use. And as nice as the brown is, I concluded that I have enough brown lace ups already… My only other black lace ups are my lace to toe Smokejumpers in cxl. Figure these will be my less work boot-ish black boot. Damn I need to stop this addiction!!!

I'm just gonna say it though, someone needs to order some engineers in that brown; they will look killer

[Bluegrass]

This is my first Wesco order - i'd appreciate any advice/comment… I'm trying to build/order this boot:

Here is my attempt at placing the order (I have it saved for later):
CUSTOM PACKER
STYLE BR906P705 (Size: 12 1/2D)
  +Single-Tone:Roughout Brown
  +6" Height
  +Regular Toe
  +#705 Vibram Sole
  +Standard Heel Height
  +Brass Eyelets
  +Lightweight Brown Upper Stitching
  +White Outsole Stitching
  +Tan Nylon Laces
SPECIAL REQUESTS: 7 inch height, Packer upper with MP toe (taller heel #1339 shoe last)

I know it is a different sole - I like the 705 - but I want everything else the same.  Chris at Wesco said it was 7" height and he mentioned the #1339 last.  I don't want to mess this up.  Also unsure about sizing - anyone out there have a comparison to White's or Viberg's?

[Chris]

Looks good to me, but I'm not an expert on Wesco.

I wear a size 10D across the board in the Viberg 2030 last, the White's swing last and whatever last Wesco uses in the Jobmaster, by the way.

[Bretro_]

Bluegrass, I'd order true to size on these if I were you. I'm a 10D on Whites standard SJ last, 9.5D on the #55 last. I currently have a pair of sz 9.5D MP engineers but ended up having the toe stretched, so the order I just placed was 10D. Note that this last has a rather narrow toe box. It's as cool as they come though IMO.

Your boots are gonna look sick!

[Bluegrass]

B, thanks man.  Do you know if is this a soft toe? if you just add MP toe like I did, what will you get? And I wonder what he means by "taller heel 1339 last" - is that just the technical term for the MP last?

Damn, I better call them vs. just placing an online order - I'll be a nervous wreck.

And I assume their standard brown leather is pretty stout stuff - do you now if it is thicker than the Domain?

[Bretro_]

No sweat, my man. That's definitely got the celastic. The toe box is pretty much flat on this last without it. as for the leathers; looks to me like the domain but i could very well be weong abput that. The standard oil is approx 7oz and the domain is approx 5oz. Ask Chris for some leather swatches

Oh yeah, and the #1339 last is the Narrow last, which is a D width version of the MP last that has been specially built for a higher heel.

[Bluegrass]

Thanks, very helpful. I'm going to call Chris to make sure I order the right thing.  Then the "the wait" begins.  Did you pull the trigger on yours??

[superfuzz]

If you don't mind spending the extra money, I highly recommend getting the custom fitting. It worked great for me.

[Bretro_]

@Bluegrass:

Thanks, very helpful. I'm going to call Chris to make sure I order the right thing.  Then the "the wait" begins.  Did you pull the trigger on yours??

I did, bro:)

Wesco Custom Packers
Last: 1339 / MP on high heel
Leather (entire upper): Black Tie Domain (preferably the old stuff)
Height: 7" Height
Soles: 269 Vibram
Midsoles: Single, Natural
Lace Pattern: Standard
Hardware: Brass eyelets and hooks
Stitching: White lower, brown upper
Laces: Natural Rawhide Leather
Lining in Quarters: n/a
Toe Caps: n/a
Toe Box: Single Celastic
Size: 10D

Though I ordered mine thru Baker's; saved a few extra bucks ($445 total)

[superfuzz]

Why preferably the old black tie leather?

[Bluegrass]

and i don't even see a custom wesco packer on baker's website?!?! or build-a-boot… did you just talk to kyle?

[Bretro_]

@Superfuzz, Ah hah great and very relevant question, because the new stuff has a grey pull up quality to it, and does not have the same aniline finish. I wanted a more dress leather. I kinda feel like I'm taking a gamble with the new black tie, but figure it must be good, seeing as they've replaced the existing stuff. Just wish they offered a brown base/black aniline finished leather for patina purposes…

[Bretro_]

@bluegrass, yessir, just MSG Kyle

[superfuzz]

@Bretro_:

Just wish they offered a brown base/black aniline finished leather for patina purposes…

+100!

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[Bluegrass]

I thought Baker's couldn't sell the 1339 last (the MP toe with the taller heel), for licensing reasons or something like that?  Anyway that's good to know…

Also, do you need a liner with the domain leather?

[Bretro_]

They line the vamp as default, quarters no. The new domain absolutely does not need a liner in uppers not sure about the old stuff though

As for the 1339 last; my understanding is the 5yr lisencing agreement is up

[nemesisnow1200]

Wesco Jobmaster,,,stunning pair of boots,,,Friday you are a legend,,,I finally own a quality pair of shitkickers,,,,