Wesco Boot Thread.

[AeroFan_07]

I did my order through Baker's and I've already emailed them, but one way or another they'll have to move on since they're too big. My heels barely even touch the back, so I would probably need to go down a size.

Sorry to hear that. Call Baker's directly, they are very good with service. But you may have to wait - a long - while before getting your new pair. Did you do the foot tracings?

 

[Goel]

That's a shame, for sure. How long was your wait for this pair?

I got it right at the 2 year mark.

Sorry to hear that. Call Baker's directly, they are very good with service. But you may have to wait - a long - while before getting your new pair. Did you do the foot tracings?

I didn't use tracings, I used my regular last and size for lace ups. I found their standard sizing works really well for my feet as the last has a narrow heel and wider toebox, but before ordering I called them to discuss sizing and they said to stick with my standard size (same as the lace ups). Other maker's recommend sizing a half size down for slip on boots and I'm thinking I would need to do that, assuming they find my leather.

 

[Chevalier]

Starting the break in on my new Jobmasters. I had a pair of 7.5s that I tried to break in for a couple of years, but they were just too small. I’m sizing up to an 8 with these.

 

[Chevalier]

I’m getting conflicting info about the use of the boot oil during the break in process. The oil bottle says to use it sparingly on any hotspots. I also read that they dip the boots in oil before they leave the factory. This indicates to me that you should use it pretty liberally to help soften the leather at flex points. Anybody have experience that points either way?

 

[soreilly]

I have a pair of the Mister Lous, but had them made in their domain leather and not horse. Which the first 3-4 years made them instantly comfortable be on a bike in, but now have gotten a little...saggy. Anyone have luck bringing a leather like that back to shape a bit especially in the shaft?