Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[tropicalbob]

Wow. What a deal! $70!


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Keep in mind that the width in an "E."

 

[belopsky]

Shameless plug but my Attractions Lot 444 size 9 are for sale. Check Classifieds.

These were my 6th pair of engineer boots (I've had the Lone Wolf black engineers twice, I've had a brown pair, I've had a Lofgren pair, Flat Head and now these..)

The Lofgren I did not keep long. Flat Head were easiest to walk in (probably the lower heel).

These are so nice and beautiful but not something I can walk in easily (I am used to very low heel and flat shoes otherwise) so hopefully they find a home!

Photos for your time:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/albums/72157711974794962

 

[Mich486]

Attractions lot. 269

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[Bfd70]

admittedly not engineer boots but I’m really digging these rolling dub trio boots. If i didnt just grab a pair of black boots i’d probably give them a try. My guess is that the zipper allows the instep to be extra tight. Most are too generous for me.

 

[VestCoast]

Photographed all my pull-on boots today, most are engineers so I figure it qualifies for this thread. Love Wesco!

Wesco Bosses (IH Collab, S&S, and 7500s)

Wesco Morrison x Iron Heart

 

[deaner33]

Shameless plug but my Attractions Lot 444 size 9 are for sale. Check Classifieds.

These were my 6th pair of engineer boots (I've had the Lone Wolf black engineers twice, I've had a brown pair, I've had a Lofgren pair, Flat Head and now these..)

The Lofgren I did not keep long. Flat Head were easiest to walk in (probably the lower heel).

These are so nice and beautiful but not something I can walk in easily (I am used to very low heel and flat shoes otherwise) so hopefully they find a home!

Photos for your time:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/albums/72157711974794962

I had some Lot 444s that I loved the looks of, but they made my toes numb. Made me realize I need a bump toe in my boots.


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[Bfd70]

Photographed all my pull-on boots today, most are engineers so I figure it qualifies for this thread. Love Wesco!

Wesco Bosses (IH Collab, S&S, and 7500s)

Wesco Morrison x Iron Heart

That there is a great collection. All the color bases covered.

 

[belopsky]

Photographed all my pull-on boots today, most are engineers so I figure it qualifies for this thread. Love Wesco!

Wesco Bosses (IH Collab, S&S, and 7500s)

Wesco Morrison x Iron Heart

Nice collection, curious to see the heel height comparison..are these all on the same last?

 

[VestCoast]

Nice collection, curious to see the heel height comparison..are these all on the same last?

The Wesco bosses are all the MP last, the Morrison is a separate last (Western?). Not sure what last the Red Wing Pecos and Klondike Engineer are built on but they are definitely different. The morrison has the highest heel, bosses are all the same.

 

[regius]

Homage to VestCoast, here’s mine. I’m selling two pairs from these.

From coach side to hamper side:
1. New pair of RoleClub relast (1940
Last) Wesco, Black horsehide CXL, 8.5E.
2. Mildly worn Wesco 100th, green sole, teacore CXL horsehide 8.5D
3. Overhauled Santa Rosa by James, new cork sole, Whites last
4. Viberg 2005
5. Vintage, unknown brand
6. RoleClub reworked Carolina
7. Whites Nomad
8. RRL
9. Sears 80s rework by James
10. Custom Wesco


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[Bfd70]

Another nice (and large) collection. Either of you have a favorite pair in the bunch?

 

[Bfd70]

Lofgren’s at the end of 1 month of pretty heavy wear. To be honest, I like these more and more each day. Wearing them almost exclusively has allowed the soft CXL to mold to my feet quickly. They felt great out of the box but feel even better now. Some points of reference for potential purchasers: The toe box is generous in width but in my opinion the toe does not have a bulbous shape. For me this is great, I cannot get comfortable in a narrow toe. I would say the instep is moderate to snug. I have very low instep and these were not terrible for me though I definitely need to be on the tightest instep strap hole. Sizing! The hardest part of engineer boots since sizing typically speaks in terms of length and width but the foot is 3 dimensional. I went down a half size from brannock measurement and think that is just right. If i were to wear thin socks and it was early in the day I could probably go down a full size, but as mentioned I have a low instep and sort of narrow feet. My guess is that for 90% of the population down a half size is just right.
I like pretty much every aspect of this boot, but perhaps my favorite part is the heel cup (correct term?) in the counter. It really molded to my feet and became very comfortable for walking.
Anyhow, I liked them enough to order a Burgundy pair that I don’t need because of Standard and Stranges sale this weekend.

 

[handymike]

Lofgren makes a beautiful boot!
Congratulations.

 

[Bfd70]

Thanks. To tie into another thread, they look good but are also comfortable. There is one or two brands whose silhouette I think looks cooler, but reviews tend toward them being uncomfortable. Gorgeous boots that don’t wear well are dust collectors and ebay posts.

 

[regius]

Another nice (and large) collection. Either of you have a favorite pair in the bunch?

my fav is the Viberg actually


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[Mich486]

Getting the size right is also a huge (and sadly not straightforward) step towards comfort imho.


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[Edward]

Getting the size right is also a huge (and sadly not straightforward) step towards comfort imho.


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Indeed. With this sort of boot, fit is as important as - and sometimes moreso than - quality of build.

 

[hondurasdave47]

A little too rich for my blood, but I’m very intrigued by these Wesco x Black Bear Brand Engineers in raw Horween Shell Cordovan.

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[Bfd70]

I like pretty much all the Wesco Black bear collabs but have found stock Wesco to be a bad fit for me. I really like the black CXL with raptor sole.

 

[Mich486]

Does anyone know a cobbler able to relast & resole engineer boots in Europe, preferably in the UK?

All I know of are Brian and Dr Soles but both are on other continents.


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