The Morrison is a western-style boot manufactured by Wesco Boots, designed with classic lines and understated styling that distinguishes it from traditional cowboy boots. Named after Morrison Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, where Wesco established its first location in 1918, the Morrison represents the company's historical connection to its founding while offering versatile styling suitable for various occasions.
The Morrison features a moderate logger heel rather than traditional western heel styling, with no toebug or typical cowboy boot ornamentation. This design approach creates a transitional boot that bridges western and heritage footwear aesthetics while maintaining Wesco's commitment to premium construction and American manufacturing.
The Morrison is built on Wesco's Motor Patrol MP1339 last, which runs narrow compared to standard boot sizing. The MP1339 last provides a snug, narrow fit where an E width fits similarly to a standard D width when compared to other boot manufacturers.
Construction follows Wesco's traditional stitchdown method incorporating spring steel shanks and double layers of leather over the foot and heel areas. Leather insoles and midsoles replace cork filling throughout the boot's structure, maintaining the company's preference for all-leather component construction.
The Morrison features directional cut leather, where each piece 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.
The Morrison 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.
As with all Wesco boots, the Morrison features fully rebuildable construction, allowing for restoration and refurbishment services that extend the boot's service life significantly beyond conventional footwear expectations. This rebuildable construction reflects the company's commitment to sustainable manufacturing and lasting quality.
The boot maintains Wesco's 105-year heritage of American manufacturing, continuing traditions established when the company served Oregon's timber camps from their original Morrison Street location in downtown Portland.
The Morrison is available in multiple height configurations including 8-inch and 11-inch options, allowing customers to select appropriate coverage for different applications. The standard configuration includes pull straps, with optional buckled instep straps using Nordic Brass Roller Instep Buckles for enhanced functionality.
Sole options include the Vibram #430, providing durability and traction suitable for various surfaces. Leather options encompass black horsehide Chromexcel for premium applications and roughout British Tan Domain leather for weather resistance and natural patina development.
Stitching variations include lightweight brown vintage upper stitching paired with white outsole stitching, allowing customers to customize aesthetic details according to personal preferences. Wesco's custom build options number in the billions, providing extensive personalization possibilities through their boot builder program.
The Morrison's wide shaft design accommodates straight, slim-straight, or bootcut pant styles, with the shaft width requiring appropriate clothing selection for optimal appearance. The Motor Patrol last's narrow characteristics necessitate careful sizing consideration, particularly for customers transitioning from other boot manufacturers.
Custom orders through Wesco's boot builder program currently require 12-13 months for completion due to the hand-crafted manufacturing process and extensive customization options available.
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