Footwear to go with our jackets

[Jasonissm]

These Wesco Hendriks are my most worn boot this year.

A big reason being the work leather, I don't have to worry about any damage or be precious with them at all.

The other reason is my most worn jacket this year, Vanson Model E, is also black and matches nicely with these!

 

[cbez]

did some DIY waxed flesh on a pair of red dog roughout vibergs in 160 last

 

[Canuck Panda]

Olive kudu to go with civilian A1 deck jacket

Tried Ridgeway, not seeing much difference from Dainite in the wet.

 

[doug5551]

I don't know how Amazon does it. They can sell Allen Edmonds at prices lower than anywhere else.


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@Fifty150

You got me!!!

With the forum now functioning properly, I came back to this thread and saw your post again.

I decided to check Amazon again and they trolled me.....

Allen Edmonds Landon in Walnut in my size for $195.

I couldn't say no at that loss-leader price.

As you correctly said, I don't know how Amazon can do such a low price, and then read my mind to discern my exact size and preferred color preference.

Will post pics soon!!!

Thank you for sharing the information and your knowledge.

I ended up with an amazing pair at an unbelievable price!!!

 

[Schambach]

These Wesco Hendriks are my most worn boot this year.

A big reason being the work leather, I don't have to worry about any damage or be precious with them at all.

The other reason is my most worn jacket this year, Vanson Model E, is also black and matches nicely with these!

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Those are ace. I love the wesco work leather, especially the black. What are the laces?

 

[Jasonissm]

Those are ace. I love the wesco work leather, especially the black. What are the laces?

Thanks, these are James B. Young Kangaroo leather laces. I really like the laces, use them for my "work" boots because they're super tough and don't start fraying and splitting like the usual cowhide strip leather laces.

 

[Schambach]

Thanks, these are James B. Young Kangaroo leather laces. I really like the laces, use them for my "work" boots because they're super tough and don't start fraying and splitting like the usual cowhide strip leather laces.

Thanks, that's a new one for me. They last pretty well?

 

[Jasonissm]

Thanks, that's a new one for me. They last pretty well?

Indeed, they have hemp rope core with kangaroo leather outer, the surface of the kangaroo leather gets a little chewed up from speed hooks, but on these Wesco which are all eyelets, they are perfect because there is less abrasion. Still look very neat and with great patina and grain, no signs of failure. Originally one of the aglets came loose, he sent me a bunch of them and I resized and set the aglets myself and they haven't missed a beat.

They do start very stiff but after loosening up, they are by far my favourite laces for casual boots.

 

[Will Zach]

Indeed, they have hemp rope core with kangaroo leather outer, the surface of the kangaroo leather gets a little chewed up from speed hooks, but on these Wesco which are all eyelets, they are perfect because there is less abrasion. Still look very neat and with great patina and grain, no signs of failure. Originally one of the aglets came loose, he sent me a bunch of them and I resized and set the aglets myself and they haven't missed a beat.

They do start very stiff but after loosening up, they are by far my favourite laces for casual boots.

These are beautiful laces. They actually add aesthetic value to the boots, as opposed to regular laces, which often subtract.

 

[doug5551]

Allen Edmonds Landon in Walnut

 

[Harris HTM]

Brand new Sendra's.

 

[cbez]

New (used) Vibergs in shinki dark brown.

Wanted a pair in these grainy shinki hides for years.

 

[doug5551]

Ok, I have a pretty extensive collection of 12 Cowboy Boots with mostly Full exotic boots of Alligator, Nile Crocodile, Caiman, Ostrich and Python. I love them a lot but don't want to get any more because more would dilute the amount of time I can wear what I already have, and I have 4 pairs that I would call grails.

However, I didn't block this site and promise never to come back. I somehow realized I was in need of a pair of Engineer boots, which I could justify because they are different than Cowboy boots and I had never owned a pair.

Uh-ohhhhh...

So I spent the last few weeks reading this thread as well as the Engineering boot thread. I enjoyed the research and spent a ton of time reading and learning.

It was clear that fit was a really big deal with this style of boots.

What to do??!!

How deep down the rabbit hole should I go???!

I decided I wanted natural cxl.

On eBay I found a pair I could return if they didn't fit.
They were wesco mister lou engineer natural CXL 9.5E.

They just arrived and fit me perfectly and for me they are completely true to size!!!!

I love them and look forward to creating patina on the natural cxl. I love how they look now!!

 

[Drzdave58]

Ok, I have a pretty extensive collection of 12 Cowboy Boots with mostly Full exotic boots of Alligator, Nile Crocodile, Caiman, Ostrich and Python. I love them a lot but don't want to get any more because more would dilute the amount of time I can wear what I already have, and I have 4 pairs that I would call grails.

However, I didn't block this site and promise never to come back. I somehow realized I was in need of a pair of Engineer boots, which I could justify because they are different than Cowboy boots and I had never owned a pair.

Uh-ohhhhh...

So I spent the last few weeks reading this thread as well as the Engineering boot thread. I enjoyed the research and spent a ton of time reading and learning.

It was clear that fit was a really big deal with this style of boots.

What to do??!!

How deep down the rabbit hole should I go???!

I decided I wanted natural cxl.

On eBay I found a pair I could return if they didn't fit.
They were wesco mister lou engineer natural CXL 9.5E.

They just arrived and fit me perfectly and for me they are completely true to size!!!!

I love them and look forward to creating patina on the natural cxl. I love how they look now!! View attachment 559497

Great choice! My Flat Heads are natural cxl. They will patina beautifully. Glad they fit!

 

[doug5551]

Great choice! My Flat Heads are natural cxl. They will patina beautifully. Glad they fit!

Thank you for your comment and I appreciate your post.

I know your posts and saw your most excellent Flat Heads while doing my research.

Flat Head was on my list of interest but these Wesco Mr. Lou's seem pretty high quality and well made and were about 1/3 the cost of the Flat Head cxl.

I am REALLY going to try to stick with what I have because I don't want anymore boots to dilute the time I can wear what I already have.

Thanks again!!!

 

[Bfd70]

I never found engineers with a tight enough instep for me.

 

[doug5551]

I never found engineers with a tight enough instep for me.

Thanks.

I believe I have naturally kind of flat feet and my research said Wesco has very low arch support compared to competitors and the fit/arch/instep on these are perfect for me.

I never would have bought them without the ability to return them but I am so very happy they fit well and I don't have to!!

 

[cbez]

I really wanted to make engineers work, but I just prefer the feeling of tightly laced boots. Even with beautiful well fitting engineers I couldn't shake the feeling I was wearing uggs.

 

[doug5551]

I really wanted to make engineers work, but I just prefer the feeling of tightly laced boots. Even with beautiful well fitting engineers I couldn't shake the feeling I was wearing uggs.

Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.

I didn't know what to expect when I got these. As I said, I was prepared to return them.

These are perfectly comfortable and great fit for me.

A friend described Wesco Engineer Boots as like Cowboy Boots on steroids and for me, that is a perfect description. These are extremely well built, very substantial and fit close to my leg at the top. So not floppy, oversized, loose or problems with heel rise.

I have several pair of lace up Boots from Red Wing and Allan Edmonds and I like them, too. They fit maybe a tad tighter and maybe a tiny bit like they are gloves, while the Engineer Boots are a teenie tiny bit like mittens but for me very slight difference. Plus since I absolutely love the fit of my Cowboy Boots, these are a natural for me, and I'm glad I discovered them!!

 

[Psant25]

Stumbled on Jadd desert boots. The quality and construction look good for the price. Anyone have a pair can speak to how they are? Have clarks and astorflex. I Was also looking at todd snyders desert boot and j crews whoever makes theirs as well.

https://jadd.shoes/collections/desert-boots