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Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

Bfd70

I'll Lock Up
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New Wesco waxed flesh at Standard and Strange
 

01flhr

One of the Regulars
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284
I just priced a pair of stock boss boots at alcaras at 589$. Wesco has the same boot for 489. Anybody have any idea what the deal is there? Ive never shopped through alcaras, but it seems odd theyd have a product listed that far over msrp. Wesco is a 15 week wait, but i work hard for my money, i have boots to wear and i can wait if this is just what alcara does.
 

01flhr

One of the Regulars
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284
Those look cool, but im not so sure thats me. I like them, i think theyre unique and a good looking boot, just not on me. Im glad i got to see a picture before putting in an order. Thanks man.
 

mlwdp

Familiar Face
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55
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United States
I’m late. What’s the deal with the Horween Horsehide shortage? Specifically for engineers being made? I’d like to make another one through Wesco but I’ve been seeing the option no longer available.
 

Cornelius

Practically Family
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715
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Great Lakes
I’m late. What’s the deal with the Horween Horsehide shortage? Specifically for engineers being made? I’d like to make another one through Wesco but I’ve been seeing the option no longer available.

First I've heard about that. Perhaps a knock-on effect from Covid lockdown last spring and possibly cases among tannery workers throughout 2020?
 

Mr Peabody

One of the Regulars
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215
The shortage was mentioned on s+s website on the Wesco Van Cleef 3 pre-order page.

NOTE: Due to the Great Horween Leather Shortage of 2021, we are not accepting orders of this boot until further notice.
 

sensy

New in Town
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32
Sound


Sounds like you bought them in the D width instead of E width.
Nope, it's 7.5E, but my high instep makes it more difficult to get on than I'd like. I'm sure it'll get easier with time, but they sure feel great once on the feet.
 

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