Wesco Mister Lou

Horween Black Chromexcel Horsehide
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Worn about 2 years
Open Thunderdome 2023-2024
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Engineering a New Style

When the boots first arrived, they were missing an insole and had some small finishing nails sticking out of the sole bed. I actually cut my finger when reaching in the first time to see what they were. Glad I didn’t jam my foot down there first thing! I reached out to Wesco about it and immediately got a response from Chris - super apologetic and willing to have me ship them back to the factory to fix them himself. I was glad to punch the nails down myself, but he sent me a new insole and some complementary conditioner that arrived in 48 hrs from my original email. Some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced - definitely made me a repeat customer as I’ve now got my 2nd pair of Wescos on order (about 5 months in 🤪). Huge thanks to Chris Warren and the crew in Scappoose!
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Specs

Maker

Wesco Boots

Model

Mister Lou

Leather

Horween Black Chromexcel Horsehide

Last

MP1339 Last

US Men's Brannock: 10D HTB/9.5 HTT

MP1339 Last: 9.5E

Sole

Dr. Sole #1090 Supergrip Half Sole Black/Yellow Plugs

Purchased from

Wesco

Order info

Cost: 500 USD

More about this item

Purchased from “Discounted Items” section of Wesco’s website. The left vamp is pretty wrinkly, and the inside left shaft has some irregular leather (gouges/deep striations). No pull strap. Otherwise, they’re pretty clean. Looking forward to wearing the heck outta these boots!
Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Style

Always wanted to try engineer boots! Love the style and wanted to see if I could pull them off on a daily basis. I’d say they’re quite handsome, comfortable enough, and have held up amazingly in the snowy, salty, Canadian winter

How did you determine your size?

Online Guide
Brannock Measurements

Took a chance based off S&S recommendations and /r/GYW’s last sizing guides. Used my own Brannock measurements and experience with other common lasts.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from WescoTotal cost: 500 USD
Shipping
Discount
Online Store

Ordered from Wesco’s discounted section. Got them for a pretty good price and they came super quick. Duties were a bit more than I’d hoped/expected - I’ll avoid UPS in the future for sure. USPS is always cheaper, if not free from fees altogether!

Awards
Open Thunderdome Finisher2023-2024 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Open Edition
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  • Aging JourneymanAwarded for documenting this item's aging