WESCO

[injunjack]

I'd say it's the double midsole that makes themhard to break in. not the black fire leather.

[demonito]

black fire buddy black fire leather is really hard to break in

[gbougard]

Pulled the trigger on a pair of black harness boots. I made a big gamble because I didnt try a pair on before. They will be my winter riding boots as I'm tired of ruining my nice cowboy boots during the wet and damp months in Paris, ie about 8 months a year… I hesitated a long time between those and Chippewas, but the Wescos look even sturdier.

[seawolf]

Those black Boss boots pictured above were my go to boot when walking around Paris.  I actually brought walking shoes with me on that trip, but they couldn't keep up with the 7-8 miles a day we were walking. I had to switch to my wescos.  They've been just wonderful in all types of weather, and always keep my feet dry.

[seawolf]

By the way, my boots have a lined shaft which is why they're standing up on their own.

[natehate]

@demonito:

black fire buddy black fire leather is really hard to break in

ed do you have any experience with the black smooth?
likes? dislikes?

[Pelican]

I just sent an order for custom boss in today. This thread inspired me so i thought i would join in. I did the custom fit, and i'm hoping they turn out ok haha.

[Friday]

^ congrats man.. Keep us posted

[natehate]

Share your build brother

[Pelican]

I picked black fire with black lining, mp toe, narrow shafts, and hukurokujo roller buckles

[injunjack]

That shaft is going to be stiff….what are hukurokuju roller buckles?

[Giles]

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/hukurokuju-custom-engineer-boot-buckles.html

[Pelican]

Well they told me the black fire is the same thickness as their other leathers except the black tie so i'm ok with the stiffness. They'll give in eventually.

Wesco only uses roller buckles in japan, but you can provide your own. Here is the kind i got. You have to order them from japan. http://mydenimlife.com/blog/whats-in-a-buckle/

You can check them out at the link. They were only about $30

[injunjack]

ok, thanks. I got the generic rollerbuckles Bakers offers, they are a bit big for instep straps…

[natehate]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321051006029?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

found those on ebay yesterday. thought they might be of interest to this buckle discussion

[Jordan23]

Lovely! Where did you get them from?

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Friday]

From WESCO online. Score this one from their factory second line, Brand new in my size which was custom made and i presumed not collected by the customer.

[Chris]

I'd go with the black laces and no kiltie, but other than that personal aesthetic difference, those are fantastic looking.

[Friday]

appreciate the advice chris, thanks

[Chris]

Not advice, just my preference.  They're your boots, so wear them how you like them.  Feel free to tell me to keep my unsolicited opinions to myself.