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I did have a 717 for a while, and they were a different animal altogether, though I liked the fit. I love my duck 816, and wish that there were a tapered version in denim—would become an instant favorite. 816 has a lower front rise, paired with a higher back, which is what I like about the fit.
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@Crashed I’m not sure what you’re after, but I’m sure Wesco’s custom build tool will give you the opportunity to find out. Combining the harness toe with a vibrant 700/705 sole maybe the answer. Alternatively a motor patrol toe may tickle your fancy.
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Thanks for your replies , where i struggle is for 30 years i've worn only traditional cowboy boots but somewhere along the line they were deemed female fashion boots and so while a single pair of boots worn daily once lasted me circa 7 years nowadays they last as many weeks . Not good when i have two 6" screws in my foot from a bike accident .
I have only one pair of feet hence i only need one pair of long lasting shoes which is what led me to Wesco the quality of which is outstanding .
I have used their custom builder and searched many hours online for any pair of boots they make with the toe i try to describe without success .
In that pic they look an ideal combination of western style engineers boots but on my feet while wearing bootcut jeans i look down and think i could be wearing budget safety boots from my local builders merchant and nobody would notice the difference .
For reasons i will never know it seems a narrow square toe tapers down like its been squashed and the wide square toe must be at least 2 inches wide ?
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@Crashed I think I know what you mean now, something like this?:
In which case you’re right, Wesco don’t do something that stylised. I’m not up on cowboy boots but I understand Luchesse to be a respected brand in that ouvre. They do custom builds I believe.
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The closest Wesco do you a cowboy boot is their western toe. Not squared at the toe, but quite narrow and with “roper” style uppers. You can get them done with any vibrant sole your like and double mids, and even add harness straps
At the end of the day, Wesco have a focus on practical work boots historically. That is their background. Have a look at Luchesse. Their custom builder gives you the option of a western style boot with their “nr.7” toe, which resembles what you’re after. I doubt they put a lugged vibrant #100 on their boots but that could be customised aftermarket.
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Yeah i'm flogging a dead horse and i may as well continue buying a pair of these every year https://www.bikersparadise.co.uk/Renegade-Hi-Waxy-Cowhide-Bike-Boots.html
But thanks for taking the time to reply . So near yet so far is what frustrates me , The Wesco is 5 times more expensive but worth it if they had the style i want
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3. Square toes, which come in a variety of squareness, from subtle box toes to the broad square toes, have gained popularity over the past fifteen years. The “John Wayne” toe is a narrow square, also called a box toe, a punchy toe, or some other name depending on the company. The wide, square toe is the preferred choice for frat brothers, West Texas landmen, and rodeo cowboys.
John Wayne huh …...... i must be getting old
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What do people prefer in "Buying & Selling" ?
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a single item per post
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a collection of items per post
each has its merits, interested to see preferences.
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@Giles is this a genuine collab with Big Red Machine? Surprising if it is…
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Interested to know how that came about, if that can be discussed in an open forum…
