IHWE-ALEX-BLK - 7" Black Tie Domain Toe Cap Boot

[Chris]

It's black, not tea core.

[neph93]

@SLAB:

sorry if I missed this in the thread but is this leather dyed through or teacore?
cheers

As Chris said, this is not tea core. The black domain leather has been a Wesco staple for a number of years. It is a hefty waxed dress leather that takes a shine easily and develops beautifully. Not unlike CXL but harder wearing.

[Bulatik85]

just to clarify, tea core means that the leather has brown color under the black color?
which I assume used to show some contrast patina?

[neph93]

@Bulatik85:

just to clarify, tea core means that the leather has brown color under the black color?
which I assume used to show some contrast patina?

Indeed. It is leather that is dyed black but in such a way that the dye does not penetrate the leather and is only on the surface.

[Bulatik85]

just received the 10E  ::)

based on first inspection I would say 10D is my best size. but never the less I will try this one.
with some thicker insoles and thicker socks. just with thick insoles i feel they are still slightly bulky but at least they are not hurt and not gathering socks badly.

will check later with thick socks at home…

[Bulatik85]

looks like they feel ok with thick socks… 

does they require any breaking in ? I don't feel any resistance right now, just wondering would they be even more comfortable?

[neph93]

@Bulatik85:

does they require any breaking in ? I don't feel any resistance right now, just wondering would they be even more comfortable?

Beautiful boots! The act of wearing them is what breaks them in (unless you want to do weird things with them instead). So they will get softer with wear for sure.

[Bulatik85]

after few weeks I have finally figured out a right combination of footbeds and socks.
i have tried many footbeds with different thickness and the same number of different socks, looks like now I have a proper fit. Very comfortable. 

[kkibbey23]

Apparently today is the offical take pictures of wesco day[emoji23]

Another classic for sure. These have been getting some good wear lately.

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[Giles]

OK, joining in…...

[kkibbey23]

And looking spot on G[emoji41][emoji41]

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[Chris]

@Giles:

OK, joining in…...

That's a fine looking pair of black cap toe boots you've got there, Giles.

[Giles]

Yep, I know…..Thought I was in another thread.....

[Chris]

[Kasi]

My first pair

Brought a pair us size 8 in e, don’t know how it gonna work.. I were uk 7 in every trainers.  ::)
Will be here for Monday

[Kasi]

My first Wesco
Wow don’t know what says these are best boots I ever brought  :o
When I took them out of the box, thinking what have I brought thinking I pick up a brick,
got little stress out how these gonna work out. Went with E there was no D are little big.  Gonna change to D lucky back in stock

[dinobarnesberlin]

Those boots look killer @Kasi. Great choice man….enjoy!

[Kasi]

Thanks  @dinobarnesberlin

[AdamC]

RESTOCK

[Spartan King]

Finally was able to snag a pair of these! They were worth the wait. I love the brown accents on the black leather.  Really a sharp look that can be pulled off in many different style environments.

For sizing reference I am a 9.5D in Alden Indy's, 10D in Allen Edmonds dress shoes, and a 10.5 in Adidas sneakers.  I purchased these in 10D. Wearing a pair of the IH Work Boot socks these fit perfect in all dimensions.  I probably could have fit into a pair of these in 9.5D with thinner socks, but I don't think that would have made sense considering these are work boots.  IMHO these are a little too "heavily constructed" to wear with thin socks, unless you have some pretty tough feet.