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Spring/Summer 2025 Live Reveal Presentation - Wednesday 15th January at 1700GMT

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    Brock
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 8 Sept 2015

    My dads and my pair of custom Romeos.
    He’s working in his, I am not.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    last edited by 26 Dec 2019, 00:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Matty123
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 4 Apr 2017

      If anyone out there is on the fence about the custom last option through Wesco I am here to tell you that it is worth every penny and more. Even if you only plan on one pair of wescos, get the custom last. Just  started wearing my custom boss on a daily basis and they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn. Followed by Wesco Romeo. Which aren’t custom lasted. Thank you that is all

      Maybe so. Maybe not

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        Brock
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 8 Sept 2015

        @Matty123:

        If anyone out there is on the fence about the custom last option through Wesco I am here to tell you that it is worth every penny and more. Even if you only plan on one pair of wescos, get the custom last. Just  started wearing my custom boss on a daily basis and they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn. Followed by Wesco Romeo. Which aren’t custom lasted. Thank you that is all

        Seconded!

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        last edited by 28 Dec 2019, 01:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Palmer
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 4 Jan 2019

          Agreed. I’ve always struggled to find shoes that fit as a big footed man and Wesco has been the solution for me.

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            Matty123
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 4 Apr 2017

            5 day long wears.

            Maybe so. Maybe not

            last edited by 31 Dec 2019, 03:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Brock
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 8 Sept 2015

              Those are dope Matty! How do you like the shaft height?

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                Matty123
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                Thanks Brock. I love the  look of the height and function for me. I have short big calves so anything higher would probably be uncomfortable . 9” might be ok but 10 or 11 would be way too much. My one issue is the sole. I don’t believe it’s non slip. And if it is, it’s no wear near the nonslip level of the raptor sole.

                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 31 Dec 2019, 14:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Matty123
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                    @neph93:

                    The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

                    Noooow u tell me 🙂

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

                    last edited by 31 Dec 2019, 20:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      Sorreeeee….

                      It’s great in Norway for the ice because the lugs catch on any bit of grit, stone or ripple, but oil not so much. I’ve always been tempted to try the mini lug or raptor on sheet ice, but I don’t think anything other than spikes works on that in reality.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        jdl1279
                        Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                        @neph93:

                        The standard Vibram #100 isn't oil resistant (non-slip). You have to go with the #100F (same sole design, different chemical composition), it comes with an upcharge from Wesco. The Raptor soles are non-slip.

                        Yep, as someone who works on oil covered floors, you want the 100F. Even those need the claws roughed up a bit for maximum traction in heavy oil

                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                        last edited by 1 Jan 2020, 21:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          den1mhead
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                          My new-to-me Wesco Engineer Boots; IHTB-BOBRN

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                            Matty123
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                            So one walk through the snow and the dye had come off the sole and heel Lifts. Is this normal?

                            Maybe so. Maybe not

                            last edited by 20 Jan 2020, 15:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              jdl1279
                              Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                              My Boss are exactly the same where the dye and snow is concerned.

                              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                Matty123
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                @jdl1279:

                                My Boss are exactly the same where the dye and snow is concerned.

                                Thanks bro. Funny thing is I was torn between brown and natural. Now I’ve had both

                                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                  jdl1279
                                  Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                  No problem. I had similar thoughts when mine turned out such, since neither my Warrens or Jobmasters did. One of those had been coated with oil before they saw snow, and the other aren't really great for winter though. I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                    Matty123
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                    @jdl1279:

                                    No problem. I had similar thoughts when mine turned out such, since neither my Warrens or Jobmasters did. One of those had been coated with oil before they saw snow, and the other aren't really great for winter though. I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                    I was thinking salt might be the culprit. They salt the shit out of my sidewalks and there were puddles so…. but I don’t mind really. Thanks again

                                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                      neph93
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                                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                      @jdl1279:

                                      I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                      I’m pretty sure it is.

                                      All mine have gone that way with the exception of my burlaps which din’t see much snow action. Even my first pair that I religionskunnskap used snow seal on. Wabi-sabi baby.

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                                      • Virginia Woolf
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                                        Matty123
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                        @neph93:

                                        @jdl1279:

                                        I'd always assumed it was actually salt exposure

                                        I’m pretty sure it is.

                                        All mine have gone that way with the exception of my burlaps which din’t see much snow action. Even my first pair that I religionskunnskap used snow seal on. Wabi-sabi baby.

                                        Thanks Reuben. I actually like the natural look just as much as brown. Was a tough decision for me. These boots really held up in the snow.

                                        Maybe so. Maybe not

                                        last edited by 20 Jan 2020, 15:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          My new shit kicker/fishing on the beach boot spec

                                          Brown oil tan
                                          Boss toe
                                          Cream raptor
                                          11"
                                          Pull loops
                                          Half ship
                                          New small heel cup

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                          last edited by 29 Jan 2020, 17:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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