Johannes

Based on Wesco's traditional Packer boot design, the Johannes removes excess components to create a lighter, more comfortable boot intended for everyday wear. The model exemplifies Wesco's expansion into lifestyle footwear while preserving the company's commitment to handcrafted construction and premium materials.

The Johannes features a deliberately simplified three-piece upper construction that distinguishes it from traditional Wesco work boots. The design eliminates the heel counter found in conventional boots, creating a streamlined upper consisting of a versatile MP toe box, a single piece counter, and the backstay component.

This simplified construction approach reduces the boot's overall weight while maintaining structural integrity through carefully designed component placement. The three-piece upper allows the boot to mold more readily to the wearer's foot shape, enhancing comfort for daily wear applications.

Following Wesco's traditional stitchdown construction method, the Johannes incorporates spring steel shanks and double layers of leather over the foot and heel area. Leather insoles and midsoles replace cork filling, maintaining the company's preference for all-leather construction components throughout the boot's structure.

The Johannes maintains Wesco's signature 155-step manufacturing process, requiring skill, strength, and discipline from dedicated bootmakers working hand-to-hand at the company's Scappoose, Oregon facility. Each boot receives individual attention through traditional handcrafting techniques refined over more than a century of American boot production.

Construction features directional cut leather, where each piece for each boot is cut from the optimal section of the hide rather than maximizing material efficiency. This approach ensures superior leather quality in each component while reflecting Wesco's commitment to premium materials over cost considerations.

Like all Wesco boots, the Johannes features fully rebuildable construction, allowing for restoration and refurbishment services that extend the boot's service life significantly beyond conventional footwear expectations.

The Johannes is available in brown oil tan roughout leather, a material selection that emphasizes weather resistance and natural patina development through regular wear. The oil tan treatment enhances the leather's durability while allowing the material to develop character and depth over time.

As part of Wesco's newer lifestyle boot lineup alongside models like the Hendrik and Warren, the Johannes represents the company's adaptation to contemporary footwear markets while maintaining traditional construction standards. The model bridges heritage craftsmanship with modern style preferences for versatile, everyday footwear.

Custom options are available through Wesco's boot builder program, allowing customers to personalize specifications according to individual preferences. However, custom orders currently require 12-13 months for completion due to the hand-crafted manufacturing process.

The Johannes is available through Wesco's network of heritage footwear retailers including Standard & Strange, Baker's Boots, Franklin & Poe, and Ship John. These specialty retailers focus on premium heritage footwear and provide expertise in sizing and customization options.

Direct ordering is available through Wesco's official website and custom boot builder platform, allowing customers to configure specifications and monitor production progress. The company's established dealer network of approximately 250 retailers across the United States provides additional access points for customers seeking professional fitting services.