IHWE-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
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I've seen a couple, that will eventually be some great patina. The brown will show through in areas all over the boots after a good amount of time. IMHO, I would definitely condition that spot, if not both boots entirely. Mine came super thirsty, but I wore them for a few weeks before conditioning with Saphir renovateur.
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Does anyone out there have a photo(s) of a super broken in pair? Are does the black wear away to reveal brown underneath?
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@Ghost-Cut Those are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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They look great
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I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
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The best socks for Mr. Lou from UES / Japan. Transforms a engineer boot into a badass slipper.
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Not available in purple …
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@Guzzidriver The purple one's are a special order and you can contact the crew to be placed on the list. Just follow the link:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17967.msg751291#msg751291 -
@goosehd No, I meant the socks. Sorry
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I've been eyeing some of these boots, but I don't have any experience with Wesco. I have some Redwing 875 and like the wider fit in those. Does anyone have any input how these compare, last wise? Think I would want to stock with the same size?
Wish I could try some on!@Crease I'm a 9D in in the 875s and 8.5D in Iron Rangers. I went with an 8.5D on the Mister Lou's and fit me perfectly. I find the 875s roomy in the toe box. If you like the width of the 875s then I would recommend an E width on the Wescos.
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Thank you so much @teddyjay ! That is really helpful. I've been taking some measurements of my feet also and I thinking the 9E looks like the right one for me. Thanks!
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@Guzzidriver The purple one's are a special order and you can contact the crew to be placed on the list. Just follow the link:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17967.msg751291#msg751291Will there be purple socks?
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Howdy folks,
Do these boots need to be treated with any sort of leather conditioner or other? Mine are nice and broken in and I have been wearing them for about four months 4/5 days a week. Is it a personal preference to choose to condition or is it an inevitable necessity to prolong the age of the boots? If the latter, what brand would y'all recommend?
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. Is it a personal preference to choose to condition or is it an inevitable necessity to prolong the age of the boots? If the latter, what brand would y'all recommend?
For longevity I would always condition the leather. For the looks, it depends, you just don’t want cracks in the leather.
If the leather is really dry, I would condition. I use several different oils and cremes, from Obenauf to beeswax to Minkoil from all kinds of brands.
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Conditioning leather shoes is a little like washing your denim. You'll want to do it when they need it.
I would guess at this point they might benefit from conditioning.I prefer milder conditioners as opposed to some of the more oily or greasy treatments. I like Bick 4 for gentle, routine conditioning that will have little to no effect on color or sheen/shine. Venetian Shoe Cream is also a great choice. It's a little more intensive in the level of conditioning it provides and will produce more shine than Bick 4. I would also strongly recommend a horse hair brush if you don't have one. Brushing them now and then as well as after applying conditioner will help them look their best.
