Wesco Shinki Engineers
msmith138910 days ago
Wesco Boss Engineer BootShinki Blue Oiled Horsebutt
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Use & wear
Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Used are the boots I did all the Kansas things in.
Leather
Shinki Blue Oiled Horsebutt
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Overall super durable. Need the regular horse work with just being more thirsty but holds up to about anything just an expensive and rare leather to just do anything in.
Fit
9109 Last: Size not specifiedUS Men's Brannock: 7EEE HTB/7.5 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Custom 9109 last with custom arch so not relevant to others.
Craftsmanship
Wesco Boss Engineer Boot
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Hardware
Clicking
Passed all QC checks and extra care was used in the rare leather.
Sole & heel
Dr. Sole #1091 Cork Half Sole Black/Yellow Plugs6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
It's good enough should have done leather.
Dr Sole 1091 HeelWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Good option even with leather.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Great pair of boots would wait 2 years again. Not a pair I would destroy these for regular care and cleaning so it's lacks the patina most want.
Written by msmith1389
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