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Listen Up, Tough Guy!
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Wesco boots
12/01/2003
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Photography by Cordero Studios/corderostudios.com
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In 1918, Henry Shoemaker founded the West Coast Shoe Company in sleepy
Scappoose, Washington. His customers were rugged frontiersmen, loggers, miners
and ranchers who needed footwear that could withstand the rigors of daily abuse.
In response, he perfected a 155-step process of cutting, molding, gluing,
sewing, riveting, sanding, and polishing each of the 14 separate pieces of
leather that it takes to build a pair of Wesco boots.
 The company feature
nine sturdy styles, and we’re especially fond of the classic black “Boss.” The
construction, from steel toe to optional fireproof sole, is worthy of any biker
looking for boots that expect abuse and withstand punishment. Considering the
scant few inches between your feet and the unforgiving asphalt rushing
recklessly beneath them, a pair of Wesco boots might be the most important piece
of clothing you wear while riding. (Click image to enlarge)
 Wesco provides a measurement template
with each customer’s order, then builds the boots in matching pairs to your
specifications, all in an effort to properly fit the boots to your feet. Hides
are taken from the thickest part of a steer’s rump, and soles are stitched
completely through the Vibram treads. Before leaving the factory, every detail,
thread and rivet is closely scrutinized to assure that inside the box that
arrives at your door are some of the toughest boots on the planet. (Click image to enlarge)
800.326.2711 | www.westcoastshoe.com
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