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First photo Dayton Oh second pick in Holland Mi

Do you think this is acceptable for a wedding reception? the boot maker messed up and I wanted the outsole double welt stitching to be black but he used a light brown instead I am now considering dying it black

It feels like I’m the last one to get a pair out of this recent batch of Wickett & Craig Oiled Latigo Tan Wesco Mister Lou Engineer Boots. The first half of Baker’s stocking shipment contained the smaller sizes, so I had to wait on these 12E’s to arrive. Boy were they worth the wait. These things are so oily and beautiful. All my other Lous are Horsebutt or Horsehide. This veg tan W&C leather has a much stiffer temper than the others, but I’ve seen pics of these fully broken in, and they just get better with age.

It was also a good day because my new 22oz Skinner American Goods Japanese Selvedge Denim jeans arrived. They fit like a glove, but 22oz ain’t no joke. I can’t wait to see the awesome fades these have in them for the future. Can’t wait!

Picked these up from the Baker’s Final Few sale. They’re my first pair of Frank’s and I could not be more impressed. Right out of the box, the fit and finish is impeccable and the leather feels amazing. I’m very happy to have snagged these and can’t wait to put some wear on them.

Specs:

Frank’s Wilshire
77 Last
Brown Double Shot
Soft toe

Saw another member post on Whites Packers, thought folks would enjoy seeing this video. Looks like prices have gone up by $70-75 since 2024.

For Sale - Brand New Nicks Lace Up MTO Dublin Light Natural 9.5D T55. Tried on indoors, never worn outside. Discontinued leather option that you may not see again. Asking $640 with free shipping. Will accept payment through PayPal goods and services. Feel free to DM with any questions.

Specs:

•Price - $640 free shipping

•Last - Thurman 55

•Size - 9.5D

•Leather - Horween Dublin Light Natural

•Height - 8"

•Pull Loops - Yes

•Top Style - Standard

•Toe Style - Standard

•Toe Structure - Celastic

•Hardware - Brass hooks & eyes

•Outsole - Vbar

•Edge Color - Natural

•Heel Stack - Classic

•Heel Profile - Dogger

•Kilities - Dress

•Laces - Leather

•Notes - Some small scuffs on the kilties from try on. Brass hooks have started to antique, although the eyelets have not.

https://bakershoe.com/products/stock-wesco-mister-lou-black-7600bk

Ready to ship, skip the year wait. Luckily (or not) my size is sold out, otherwise I'd be tempted to pick up a pair.

Rate my collection! All freshly cleaned! I think it’s complete, every condition has its own tool, but what am I missing? (my actual workbooks not included: CAT second shift steel toe)

New pair of Boots from Frank’s. I’m only going to wear these to work as honestly I’m not man enough to wear them out in public. The guys at work are going to get a kick out of them.

Specs:
HNW last, 11.5D, 7 inch height, brown rolled top, brown tongue, antique hardware, brown upper stitching, LTT, soft toe, white outsole stitching, brown edge finish, brown Vibram wedge, all roughout with smooth backstay.

Real happy with how they turned out.

To Whomever views this post, from whichever Sub you hail, I hope I haven't broken any rules or offended you.

Happy 62nd anniversary to Nicks and congratulations for 25k subscribers on reddit!

Although I have many pairs of boots, these are currently my favorites. I chose to also highlight some of the jeans I currently have in rotation as well as a couple of belts.

Boots are: Nicks mto 55 last in Seidel Roughshot Black and White's Farmer Rancher (rebuilt by Nicks with 1964 brown)

Belts are: Nicks classic work belt in 1964 tan and Unmarked embroidered lucky belt

Jeans are: Naked and Famous Natural Indigo Selvedge in Super Guy, Naked and Famous Elephant 7 'El Diablo' in Wierd Guy, and Brave Star WWII Blue in Mojave Western.

1 Month old Franks Rainier in Mocha work leather.

They are amazing boots, I think they fit good, zero break in, easily some of the most comfortable footwear I’ve ever had the pleasure of having.

My only complaint is that they sent me a 9F pair after our try on boot phone call. I said the 9EE fit me perfectly, he asked if I was going to use insoles, I said yes-green spenco ones.

We never discussed going up in width, when I received them, I called and they said they made the F width because of the insoles.

They were a little loose, especially now that they’ve stretched a little. That’s why I added the veg tan insole, fit much nicer now but I wish they would have been size 9EE. Problem is the 9EE fit so well that I ordered another pair on the spot. Now I have (2) pairs of 9F 😑

If anyone is interested I have these patriots I bought a few months ago. The length is perfect and the width is good but I have high volume feet and a high instep so they’re really tight by the ankle. I wore them for an about 4 separate 8 hour shifts. Disclaimer, the left boot has a squeak when walking in them. I also have a 12.5D brannock.

7" Nicks Predator Whiskey (55 last) vs 5" Whites Stevens in Burgundy Horsehide (5050 last)

Model: BYO Wellington
Last: 55
Size: 11.5EE
Heel: Classic Stack Dogger
Leather: 1964 Ash Grey
Edge: Natural
Sole: 430 Mini
Extras: Side Pulls, Steel Toe

Thank you to u/BigStetson for helping with this build!
Ordered these specifically for work (pressure vessel/piping/welding inspector) so I spend a lot of time at the desk and in the field. I ordered these specifically when I need to throw on a pair of steel toes to go down to the shop in a hurry.
These boots are awesome. Tight getting on but once on, a great fit ( I should have got a boot jack to get them off 🤣). These are almost too nice for work, but I gotta do what I gotta do. This 64 leather is a great alternative to the work leather, gives a couple more color options and still just as stiff and thick. The lasting and sewing quality is perfect, I can’t find a thing wrong with them. The side pull request was a must with these and gives them a short cowboy look. To everyone that slept on the Ash grey, sorry you missed out, if it pops up again bdon’t sleep on it! Charlie the doodle approved as well