WESCO
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@Beerhammer It was a direct customer that sent me the hides:)
@Bluegrass It would be our #65 shoe last. It runs about a half size larger than the standard Jobmaster last.
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So….the question now is....how many SQ FT do you need to make a pair of boss boots?
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At least 12 sq feet of usable leather!
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Nice bumptoes… thumbs up from here
Thank you
wesco black
Nice boots!
Is that oil-tanned or tie/domain?
black oil
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Question about midsole color??
There is a pair i want for a decent price but they have a black midsole. I dont want all black, i want a natural midsole. Is the black dyed all the way through? Or is just the edge done? Curious if i could sand away the black color
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@den213:
IMO you should grab them as the midsole will darken with wear either way.
Just hate the all black "rubber boot" look. I know it will darken, but id never let it get black
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It's just edge dyed, not all the way through. You should be able to remove the black on the surface.
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It's just edge dyed, not all the way through. You should be able to remove the black on the surface.
Great news!! How "sure" are you tho??
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if it helps you, I'm pretty sure that Chris is correct and you can always ask @Chris at Wesco too
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I'm about 99%. I've never seen sole leather dyed all the way through.
Not only is it a pain in the ass to dye leather that thick, it's more economical to stock undyed soles for all boots and then dye the edges if necessary.
But Rocket's right- the definitive answer would be to ask Chris at Wesco…
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I'm sure the colour is painted/stained on the edges only. Question is how deep that penetrates the midsole. If it's just on the surface then a bit of sandpaper and you're done. If it stains a millimetre or two into the leather then you'll fuck up the midsole getting it off is my guess. Hope it's the former.
