mistercitizen
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Ben the MP toe is a nice choice. Most people like it and I would agree a decent place to upgrade the boots. For some this determines the character of the boot. I have the Boss toe on my Wescos and like the room. You younger guys can afford to be more stylish. I really do like the goal of under $650 set by Bretron if you can but please don't think we are dictating just making what we feel are practical suggestions for first or second pair as you become the expert. Do not mean to offend in any way! You don't have to have the biggest house on the block just to acheive the look.
No offense taken and completely understood. I'm just pretty terrible about picturing how something will look until it's "on". Women's clothes and outfits especially. They show me something on the rack and ask my opinion, my response is almost always "I'd need to see it on you to know for sure".
The toe is definitely a major area..... since it's probably the most visible part of the boot while they are on your feet. I can appreciate both the MP toe and the Boss standard toe for what they are. I like toe room, don't get me wrong, but I want to stay away from a big rounded toe. In the photos I've seen of the Wesco Boss boots, I haven't really gotten that impression (that the toe is overly big and round). What concerns me about the MP toe (and a higher heel for that matter) is approaching the look of a cowboy boot (which I don't want). That's why there's something in me that wants to scale back on the heel height and maybe go to a more standard toe. My other practical concern about the MP toe is crowding my toes to the point that they aren't comfortable, but I have faith in the people at Baker's to size me appropriately. I'm used to wearing dress shoes, so my toes are used to a certain amount of crowding as well.
All that being said, I do like the goal of less than $650 as well...... which I think is very reasonable considering the upgrades I'm considering. If I can get a pair of Wescos to lookclose to the boots that I've posted pictures of above with the brown domain leather for less than $650, I'll be happy.
Just curious, are the Wescos in the photos above with the Boss toe or the MP toe? My guess would be the Boss toe, but I'm a novice at this. I know that the Julian made RRL boots are probably closer to a Boss toe as opposed to an MP toe, wouldn't you agree?
(Edit: I went back and checked the thread and determined that Kato's Wescos that I have pictured are with the MP toe. I even found a picture of him wearing them. They look great.... I'm leaning toward the MP toe. Decisions, decisions...... ).
Ben
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