Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[smoothsailor]

Paulie, I think you needs em

Yeah at one point in my life

 

[The Dutchman]

Hi everyone. Guess I'm the new guy. Nice to be here!

I just got a pair of Chippewa 27899's.:

https://www.chippewaboots.com/footwear/safety/road/27899

Really nice for the money, around 2 bills. But after seeing injunjack's pics of his Wesco Boss engineer boots (post #704 of this thread), all I can say is, man, they're something else! I can see how they would last half a lifetime with the proper care.

Has anyone bought Wesco boots through Big Black Boot? Their prices are lower than if you deal directly with Wesco. At the portion of their site where you "order custom boots" (as opposed to stock) they show you how to measure your feet & how to then convert those measurements into generic shoe sizes which Wesco boot sizes will supposedly be faithful to. How do people feel about getting the proper fit this way? The ideal would be to pay the $99 fee to Wesco for custom lasts but that method would entail spending way more than possible for me.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Redwing Engineer Boots Resole w/ Dr. Sole Raw Cord. I also relasted the upper on the 0-200 flat toe last.

 

[Kato]

very impressive work of resole and relast!

If will be perfect if the boots owner can change the buckle as well.

Redwing Engineer Boots Resole w/ Dr. Sole Raw Cord. I also relasted the upper on the 0-200 flat toe last.

 

[The Dutchman]

Anyone have any fitting issues with Wesco Boss engineer boots?

Any comments, suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[jimmer_5]

Mine fit true to size. A "heel pinch" would improve the heel cupping, but otherwise they fit true to size while using the included foam Spenco insole.

 

[The Dutchman]

Thank you, jimmer_5. So by "heel pinch" do you mean a small spacer pad that you glue to the inside of the shaft, just above your heel, that prevents your heel from lifting too much with each step you take?

 

[jimmer_5]

Thank you, jimmer_5. So by "heel pinch" do you mean a small spacer pad that you glue to the inside of the shaft, just above your heel, that prevents your heel from lifting too much with each step you take?

I am sorry - I know I should have explained that, but I was in a rush. The heel counter (the piece of leather that wraps around your heel) is relatively straight in Wescos. It doesn't really curve in in at the top much. Pete (the custom fit guy at Wesco) can do what they call a heel pinch - he wets the heel counter and pinches it at the top so it conforms to the top of your heel and achilles tendon. It can help with heel lift. Pull-on boots will always have some heel lift, but I nicely shaped heel can help. What really helps it is break in, and that's really about time.

My White's Nomads came with nicer shaping of the heel counters, but even those had heel lift at first. It's just part of breaking in a nice, solid pull-on boot.

 

[bretron]

Jimmer I think ima have to give that a try on my Wescos; the right boot has just a wee bit too much play in the heel.

And as far as sizing... I think tts is the right call. Ordered my MPs a half size down but had to get the toes stretched. And as a result I ordered my regular size on the some lace up MPs (packers)

 

[smittybat]

My favorite pair:

 

[kyboots]

Nice looking boots!

 

[jimmer_5]

My favorite pair:

Hot damn, Smitty, those look great! White's with Natural Chromexcel? Any lining?

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Wesco Boots Resole by Role Club. Double Midsole, 2" Heel, Celastic Removal, Converted to Handwelted Construction.

 

[smittybat]

Hot damn, Smitty, those look great! White's with Natural Chromexcel? Any lining?

Yes, and no lining.

 

[Kato]

This is my lastest Redwing PT-83 I bought during my trip in japan

I hv cleaned it completely and polished it with Saphir Creme 1925 at home

 

[dh66]

Nice!

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[Joao Encarnado]

Nice!

+1

 

[smoothsailor]

lofgren engineers after 1 year of wear

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[Moonshine]

I’ve been meaning to post these pics for a few days… My Redwing 2991 engineers that have been worn approx. 30-50 times over the past year or so. The break-in process was a bit hairy at first but they have broken-in fantastically and are now super comfortable! I’m pretty sure the cork bottoms will never wear out!

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

I converted these Chippewa Engineer Boots to a 40's Style.
This pair is a bit different from the other 40's conversion I have done in the past. The owner gave me the privilege to add my own twist with this project. I added two thin leather soles like the original Chips. I also stacked the the heel with more leather and put a thin rubber heel. To finish it off, the owner sent me these sweet roller buckles very identical to the originals. By Role Club