Hendrik

Introduced as part of Wesco's custom boot lineup, the Hendrik represents the company's efforts to expand beyond their traditional work boot market while preserving their century-long tradition of quality American craftsmanship. The model features Wesco's overbuilt Pacific Northwest heritage construction, including double, triple, and quadruple stitched seams, steel shanks, and thick full-grain leather midsoles, produced through the company's established 155-step manufacturing process.

The Hendrik employs traditional stitchdown construction techniques that make the boots resoleable, reflecting Wesco's approach to creating long-term footwear rather than disposable products. The manufacturing process maintains the same quality standards as Wesco's heavy-duty work boots, utilizing steel shanks instead of plastic components and thick full-grain leather midsoles paired with hardy rubber outsoles.

Construction features include double, triple, and quadruple stitched seams throughout the boot, demonstrating the overbuilt approach characteristic of Wesco's traditional manufacturing. Every boot incorporates top quality, full grain leather construction, with the company maintaining its policy of using higher-quality materials where other manufacturers might choose less expensive alternatives.

The Hendrik is built on Wesco's MP95 last, which runs in D width and tends to size slightly large. The company recommends sizing down half a size from a properly measured Brannock size or standard US sneaker size for optimal fit. The standard configuration features 7-inch height, providing ankle support while maintaining the classic silhouette appropriate for casual and work applications.

Each boot includes a removable leather footbed that can be taken out to provide additional volume or accommodate different insole preferences. This feature allows wearers to customize the internal fit while maintaining the boot's external dimensions and construction integrity.

The Hendrik is available through Wesco's custom boot program, offering multiple leather options including roughout, oil-tan, and horsehide varieties. Customers can specify various sole configurations, hardware finishes, and construction details to create personalized versions of the basic Hendrik design.

Custom orders require approximately 15 weeks for completion, reflecting both the detailed hand-crafting process and the individualized attention given to each pair. The extensive customization options allow customers to adapt the European-inspired design to their specific functional and aesthetic preferences while maintaining the core construction quality.

The Hendrik model reflects Wesco's design evolution while maintaining connection to the company's founding principles established when John Shoemaker created West Coast Shoe Company in 1918 in Portland, Oregon. The company earned its reputation through demanding applications in Oregon timber camps and outdoor work environments, developing the construction expertise that informs current production methods.

The model demonstrates Wesco's approach to expanding their product range beyond traditional work applications while preserving the manufacturing methods and quality standards that established the company's reputation. This balance allows Wesco to serve heritage footwear enthusiasts seeking European-inspired styling supported by proven American construction techniques.