WESCO
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Veg tanned will darken. How much depends on what you do with them and where you are in the world. Just wearing them and brushing off dirt will mean some darkening through exposure to the elements, your hands etc. Lots of dirt, water, salt etc will mean you need to treat them on a more regular basis and pretty much any treatment (polishing, oiling) will darken them quickly. Personally I'd welcome that and enjoy the process, but some people don't embrace it.
Wesco's IG account and the wesco_japan IG account are great places to go to check out their boots. You'll find lots of lowered heels there, especially on the Japanese account. There are a few pics and some discussions earlier in this thread also. Two lifts lower is the so-called "standard lowered" heel on the boss I think. This means they use a different last. I like the look of the lowered heel but would never get it myself. I have a long torso and wide body so I really appreciate the extra height that the standard heel gives me. If you're tall with long legs then the standard lowered is probably a good idea. It's a matter of taste of course.
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I'm a weak man, especially for Wesco's. These are inbound
More info on these:
This is the Wesco 11" Harness Boot, made with Cigar Brown domain waxed leather. A vintage-style classic that is a trademark for true riders and rebels. The 11" Harness boot comes with two top pulls and an instep harness with nickel plated hardware. This boot has a standard Midsole with the custom Vibram #430 Microtread Sole. RED upper stitching and Heavy white outsole stitching.
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Those look really good @Clint_D
Even Indy seems to be enjoying the view
'These belong in a museum!' LolSent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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Haha, thanks @Dishelveled. I've had them on my ebay watchlist for forever and ebay sent out a 20% off coupon ("C20HELLOSPRING" for those interested) for clothing and I had to bite the bullet. They've got a few other cool Wesco boots, even some horsehide pairs:
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Wow, those are some great deals, with the 20% off to boot
Thank you, good looking out @Clint_D
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@Engineer those are awesome, I need me some roughouts.
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@Engineer beauties. Wish the 1339 didn't kill my toes so much
Those 430 or 700 soles?
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@tvenuto Thanks!!! I think I actually prefer the way roughout ages, compared to smoothout leather - no creasing and indigo transfer is very apparent!
@Bretro_ Thanks! I actually had to size up on these, compared to my other Wescos (9.5D). I guess they run a little short, so I'm in a 10D. The soles are Vibram 700.
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So would the Wesco sizing be more similar to Red Wings?
I am 11D in Red Wings and have my eye on the TBWE-PO - The Bootery/Wesco Burlap Pull-on restock…would I likely be 11D for those too?
That is what I would recommend…...Anyone else?
I have a pair of custom boss in 10.5D that fit well (MP toe though), and a pair of RW classic moc toe in 10.5D that are a little large, but only a little. You could probably size down to 10.5D on the Wesco's given that it's the boss toe and that RW's are notoriously large, but you'd be good with the 11's too.
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@Dstauffer Do you know your brannock size? Here's a copy/paste about how I size from a post on Reddit. Hopefully, this gives you another point of reference.
9.5D / 9E (L/R) on the Brannock device. Left foot measures 10.4" and right foot measures 9.3" with medium weight socks. Both feet are fairly high volume, have a high instep, have a prominent navicular and have narrow heels. In GYW/Stitchdown footwear, I typically size based on my larger left foot. In handsewns, I typically size based on my smaller right foot. I typically prefer to wear medium-weight wool socks, and I prefer a looser fit vs a tight fit.
Carmina Forest: 8.5UK
Dayton Service Boots: 8EEE, very comfortable on both feet. I could probably wear an 8.5EE, too.
Quoddy: 9US
Rancourt & Co 800: (Laceup Shoes & Boots): 9D, runs a little snug in the toebox.
Rancourt & Co 2592: 9D, one of my favorite lasts for handsewn boots. Really great is you prefer some extra room in the toebox.
Red Wing Beckman & Iron Ranger: 8.5, both fit fine with thin or medium weight socks.
Trickers 2298: 8.5UK or 9UK, both fitting 5
Trickers 4497: 8.5UK fitting 5 or 6, or 9UK fitting 5
Viberg 110: 9, length is good, too loose in the heel.
Viberg 2005: I had 8.5EE, which was too short for my left foot.
Viberg 2030: I had 8.5, which was too short for my left foot
Viberg 2040: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox.
Viberg 2045: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox. Feels like it has a slightly lower instep, compared to the 2040.
Wesco Low Heel Motor Patrol: 9E, borderline too short for my left foot, despite fitting everywhere else. This last feels like it has a fairly low toebox.
Wesco High Heel Motor Patrol: 10D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/4 size too long, and I use a heel pad. This last runs pretty narrow.
Wesco LTT Jobmaster: 9.5D, great fit on both feet. This is probably my most comfortable pair of boots.
Wesco Cowboy Packer: 9.5D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/2 size too long, and I use a heel pad.
Yuketen Handsewn Boots: 9E, a good fit with thick socks.
