WESCO

[jdl1279]

Yes @pillowPANTS thanks for the extras dylan, definitely liking the Wescos

[jdl1279]

Think this might be first, unless otherwise convinced. Gotta sort some better buckles though…
BASE BOOT Boss
HEIGHT 11"NC 
SAFETY TOES Steel Toes
COLOR & LEATHER Shafts: Roughout Burlap
Backstays: Burgundy Domain
Top Straps: Burgundy Domain
Vamps: Burgundy Domain
Counters: Roughout Burlap
Instep Straps: Burgundy Domain  SPECIAL LEATHER Burgundy Domain & Burlap  ROUGHOUTS Uppers Roughout
TOE PATTERN Boss ToeNC  LINING No LiningNC  SOLE #100 VibramNC  DYE SOLES AND HEELS Do Not Ink Soles and HeelsNC 
DOUBLE MIDSOLES No Double MidsolesNC 
HEEL LIFTS 1 Lift Lower (1/4" lower heel)
TOP STRAPS One Top Straps (standard)NC  TOP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC  TOP BUCKLES Brass Plated BucklesNC  INSTEP STRAPS Buckled Instep StrapsNC  INSTEP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC  INSTEP BUCKLES Brass Plated BucklesNC 
THREAD COLOR Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
Black Outsole Stitching

[Bluegrass]

Nice combo.  I see you're getting steel toes - you gonna use them for work?

[jdl1279]

That's the need

[Giles]

@pillowPANTS:

…..takin it?
Are those steeltoe?

Yes

[Giles]

@jdl1279:

Think this might be first, unless otherwise convinced. Gotta sort some better buckles though…
BASE BOOT Boss
HEIGHT 11"NC 
SAFETY TOES Steel Toes
COLOR & LEATHER Shafts: Roughout Burlap
Backstays: Burgundy Domain
Top Straps: Burgundy Domain
Vamps: Burgundy Domain
Counters: Roughout Burlap
Instep Straps: Burgundy Domain  SPECIAL LEATHER Burgundy Domain & Burlap  ROUGHOUTS Uppers Roughout
TOE PATTERN Boss ToeNC  LINING No LiningNC  SOLE #100 VibramNC  DYE SOLES AND HEELS Do Not Ink Soles and HeelsNC 
DOUBLE MIDSOLES No Double MidsolesNC 
HEEL LIFTS 1 Lift Lower (1/4" lower heel)
TOP STRAPS One Top Straps (standard)NC  TOP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC  TOP BUCKLES Brass Plated BucklesNC  INSTEP STRAPS Buckled Instep StrapsNC  INSTEP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC  INSTEP BUCKLES Brass Plated BucklesNC 
THREAD COLOR Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
Black Outsole Stitching

Personally I would get the standard Wesco leather for work boots….

[jdl1279]

Thanks for the advice Giles, with such I believe these will be more suitable
Boss
HEIGHT 11"NC   
SAFETY TOES Steel Toes
COLOR & LEATHER Shafts: Roughout Black
Backstays: Redwood
Top Straps: Redwood
Vamps: Redwood
Counters: Roughout Black
Instep Straps: Redwood
SPECIAL LEATHER N/ASTD  
ROUGHOUTS Uppers Roughout Fee
TOE PATTERN Boss ToeNC   
LINING No LiningNC   
SOLE #100 VibramNC   
DYE SOLES AND HEELS Do Not Ink Soles and HeelsNC   
DOUBLE MIDSOLES No Double MidsolesNC   
HEEL LIFTS 1 Lift Lower (1/4" lower heel)
TOP STRAPS One Top Straps (standard)NC   
TOP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC   
TOP BUCKLES Customer Supplied Top BucklesNC   INSTEP STRAPS Buckled Instep StrapsNC   
INSTEP STRAPS LENGTH Standard LengthNC   
INSTEP BUCKLES Customer Supplied Instep BucklesNC   
THREAD COLOR Lightweight Black Upper Stitching
Black Outsole Stitching

[Clint_D]

If you're concerned at all about leaving marks on the floor where you're working, you may want to consider the 100R Vibram soles.

[jdl1279]

Thanks, but not an issue Clint

[seawolf]

[Megatron1505]

Gotta say that despite hearing that Wescos were tough to break in, mine are by far the easiest and most comfortable boots I own, and I did;t think that anything could top my beloved SD's.

[Cutlasshound]

@Megatron1505:

Gotta say that despite hearing that Wescos were tough to break in, mine are by far the easiest and most comfortable boots I own, and I did;t think that anything could top my beloved SD's.

Which ones did you go for Gav?

I'm toying about getting a pair in the coming months and currently leaning towards some engineers….

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[Megatron1505]

I have a pair of ahem "modified" Packers 

[seawolf]

@Megatron1505:

Gotta say that despite hearing that Wescos were tough to break in, mine are by far the easiest and most comfortable boots I own, and I did;t think that anything could top my beloved SD's.

I knew you'd come around   FWIW, mine were a breeze to break in as well. My favorite footwear ever.

[Megatron1505]

Only problem being that all my other boots feel like shit in comparison.

[Cutlasshound]

There is something about the name Packer that the manchild in me finds truly hilarious….

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[Megatron1505]

I hope they never release it in fudge coloured leather or my inner child will wet himself 

[Bluegrass]

My newest Boss's in the Domain leather were like butter right out of the box - but my packers in the heavier standard brown (fudge) leather took a couple of weeks of daily wear to submit.  But high-quality boots that fit right, no matter the brand, are pretty damn easy to like - my White's and Viberg's included.  I prefer a good pair of boots to wearing sneakers ANY DAY.

[mahlon321]

I will also concur with the rest, my boss's required zero break-in and yet weirdly enough, still don't feel broken in, just solid and comfy. I haven't put on a better pair of shoes in my life. 

[Clint_D]

My wife (as of 12/13/14) had me wear my Wesco Boss's with my suit so I could be taller than her for the wedding photos.  I never thought to wear them with a suit but I think they looked pretty good.  Here's one of the demo shots we got from the photographer: