Mark Action
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Sweet....thank you.
Dude....you are too funny. Thanks for pointing out the leg reflection.....Ansel Adams I am not. It's a good thing for everyone on the site that's all they saw of me.....needed the second boot for my prosthesis.
Hi all - I am now the proud owner of a pair of 11" Wesco Engineers. These are "plain jane" no customization but wow what a sturdy and great feeling pair of boots. I can't wait to put some miles on them.
This is my first pair of this style of boot - I am hoping someone can help with a few questions.
My foot is 11.5" x 4.25" - so I bought a pair of 12D (after perusing the Wesco size chart which actually listed 12.5E). They seem to fit well with average thickness socks with some slight heel slippage. Does one want heel slippage? Plenty of toe room and maybe just a big snug on the sides - but I believe after some wear time they will conform okay.
Also, there is a lower and upper strap with buckle. The boot width at the top is quite roomy so I adjusted that to the smallest width. The boots are somewhat difficult to pull on with pressure coming on the top of my foot so I am wondering about the lower strap. Does one set up the straps initially and from then on just pull on the boots or is it necessary to undo the strap each time? That would be somewhat of a hassle.
Curmudgeun complaint: I think one of the most difficult things in apparel is getting the right fit on shoes - and so many companies do not provide enough information - Wesco seems to be an exception. But for example I searched for "Chippewa" size or fitment charts and there is nothing out there except for interchange on the various forums. I wonder why shoe companies don't provide a list of measurements like the nice chart that Wesco does.
Appreciate your iinputs - Cheers! View attachment 61914
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What is the engineer boot makers name from Guanajuato?I got some boss from wesco. They are ok. Customer service to me was way, below par. My favorite engineer type boot is from a very experienced boot maker in Guanajuato. He made me the best horsehide shoes for about 100 dollars. Only Brian the boot maker can address that way of boot making here in the US. I bet there are many old school boot makers who would make you a good boot. The trick is to find them. I will post some images of the Wesco in reference when I get a chance