Perfect length and breadth at 10D for my 9.5E Brannock.
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Maker
Wesco Boots
Model
Hendrik
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 10E
MP95 Last: 10D
I asked for a dress toe cap without the brogue holes and dropped the lift. Added speed hooks.
Perfect. Size was 10D with a 9.5E Brannock.
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Wesco
Order info
Cost: 800 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: About 1 year
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Why did you choose this item?
I love PNW boots and Wesco have always been my favorite. Their profile and look make them stand apart from the other brands. I have 4 pairs of Wescos and chose this pair because of the Maryam Brucioto - I think that they will patina beautifully. The lead time was 1 year and I got them just in time for the late entry period. Also, the people at Wesco are alwaya great to deal with. Love the old school approach to doing business.
How did you determine your size?
I have about 15 pairs of boots. With guidance from Bakers, Nicks, and Chris at Wesco - plus plenty of sizing mistakes of my own over the years - I’ve finally dialed in my sizing for my favorite brands. I typically wear a 9E in Whites or Nicks. Chris helped over thr years with my Wesco sizing.
What was the ordering process?
It was a custom order. I wanted the Axebreaker style without the brogue stitching. It took a year from order to delivery. I placed it directly with Chris and Kim at Wesco.
Use & wear
Using for the office and the lot. Getting 5 to 12K steps in per day. PNW climate.
Leather
Early days. Was initially concerned about width and second guessed myself regarding not getting E. After day 2 I knew that D was the right call.
Fit
55 is my favorite. All my 55's are worn in so I need more time on the MP95 to compare. Early take is that the 55 arch support is hard to beat. That Hendrik low toe box is tight on top - no surprise there. Anticipating it will get better with time.
Craftsmanship
Best construction of my 4 Wescos. Although they didn't nail the top cap stitching. Instead of the dress toe with the gap between the 2 sets of rows they did 4 rows together. Still looks good. Everything else is perfect.
Sole & heel
Good pairing with the Henrik. Nothing fancy but the low profile matches the rest of the boot.
I usually prefer more arch support but I think a taller heel would throw off the aesthetic
Final thoughts
Perhaps my favorite pair of boots. Starting leather color is not quite what I expected, when the patina comes in it will look great.
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