Wesco
Work boots and engineer boots - 155 steps, Shoemaker family since 1918
Philosophy
A man named Shoemaker founded a boot factory. 155 steps, triple stitching, steel shanks. Scappoose, Oregon. PNW loggers wore these. Now Tokyo is obsessed. MTO lead time: 2 years. 'More comfortable than almost all my quality lace up boots.'
History
John Henry Shoemaker - yes, that's his real name - founded the West Coast Shoe Company in Portland in 1918, during Oregon's timber boom. Boots for PNW loggers. Production moved to Scappoose, 45 minutes northwest.
155 manufacturing steps per boot. Triple and quadruple stitching. Steel shanks. Stitchdown or Goodyear welt. One of the PNW Big Four with White's, Nick's, and Frank's.
Japan became the biggest international market - Wesco engineer boots are cult in Tokyo. Collabs with Iron Heart, exclusive goat leather for the Japanese market. MTO lead time: up to 2 years. On enthusiasts: 'more comfortable than almost all my quality lace up boots' and 'fantastic build.' Compared to White's: less rigid, more comfortable, different construction.
Iconic Products
Jobmaster
The iconic work boot. Lace-up, stitchdown construction, 155 steps. The model Oregon loggers wore and enthusiasts wears now. Less rigid than White's Bounty Hunter, more comfortable daily.
Boss (Engineer Boot)
The classic engineer boot. The cult model in Japan - Iron Heart collabs, exclusive goat leather for Tokyo. MTO lead time up to 2 years. 'Those are gorgeous and glad they came exactly how you wanted them!' Patience rewarded.