16 Inch Wesco Custom Harness Boot Square Toe Oil Tanned Leather #100 Vibram Heavy Lug Sole No Top Strap Standard Nickel Hardware

Features: This is a custom boot - custom versions in any height with options of your choice Traditional Square Toe Harness Strap & Rings Heavy Nickel Hardware Heavy (7 Oz.) Oil Tanned Black Leather Click here to see table of available sizes StitchDown Sole Construction Steel Shank Heavy Duty, 9 Iron Leather Mid sole and Insole Cushioned, Removable Innersole Five Choices of Vibram® Soles 11", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19" and 20" heights (and higher) Note: Harness boots are custom made to order Production time for these custom made to order boots is currently running about about 12 weeks.

11" Harness Boot Side Pull Straps Square Toe Oil Tanned Leather Nickel Hardware #100 Vibram Heavy Lug Sole

Options:

Note: we have two pages of information on Wesco boot features and options - click here
• Standard Oil Tanned 7 Ounce / 2.8mm Leathers:
      Black, Redwood or Brown - oily finish
• Silicon Tanned 7 Ounce / 2.8 mm Leather:
      BKF - Fire resistant - Black with Dull Mattte Finish
• Lighter weight Oil Tanned 5 Ounce / 2 mm leathers:
      Black Tie - polishable dressy black leather
      Burgundy - deep reddish brown waxy finish
      Burlap Explorer - light tan like dessert boots - dry finish
  (With these lighter weight leathers consider leather lining to provide additional body)
• 4 Ounce / 1.6 mm Bright Red leather - dry satin like finish
  (Leather Lining required with this lightweight leather to provide additional body)
  
  Click here for complete leather information.
• Leather Lining - Heavy 4 Ounce / 1.6 mm leather: black, tan, brown or bright red. All Wesco boots are leather lined in the foot area. This option adds leather lining to the boot shafts.
• Straps & Buckles (click here for pictures): Options are:
  • One Top strap
  • Two top straps
  • Three top straps
  • Side pull straps
  • Omit the Top strap
  • Omit the harness strap
• Heavy Brass Hardware Optional
• Harness strap and ring can be omitted
• Five Choices of Vibram^® Soles
  • #100 Heavy Lug Vibram^® Soles / hard rubber
  • #100R Heavy Lug Vibram^® Soles / Low Marking / Longer Wearing / Oil Resist
  • #100F Heavy Lug Vibram^® Soles / Fire Resist
  • #430 Mini Lug Vibram^® Soles / Low Marking / Oil Resist
  • #700 Vibram^® Soles / Oil Resist
• These boots can also be made using the same round toe last as the Wesco Boss engineer boots
  ( put a note in the remarks box on the order form that you want the round toe )
• Optional black stitching instead of the classic signature
  heavy white sole stitching and light brown upper stitching
• Custom orders can be made up to 38" in height

The Boot:

Harness Boot Square Toe	Standard Round Toe

The classic harness boot is modelled on the square toed boots which were prevalent in the 19th century. Abraham Lincoln wore square toed boots as did many soldiers who fought in the US Civil War. The harness straps and rings were added in the 1960s and the style soon became a classic. These boots are not only sturdier than other harness boots you've seen, we think they're the best harness boots ever made.

These harness boots come in a more limited range of sizes than other Wesco boots because of their special last. Click here to see a table of available sizes for custom harness boots.

If you want a harness boot outside of the size range available for square toes, (or just want to be different) we can make these boots for you with the same round toe last used for the Wesco Boss boots. All other details would be the same as these square toe harness boots.

These boots can't be made with steel toes because steel safety toes aren't available for these square toed boots.

The black boots come with nickel (silver colored) rings, rivets and buckles while the Redwood and Brown leather boots use brass. But you can tell us to do this differently... they're custom boots after all. Customers who specify brass rings and nickel buckles (or vice versa) may be be subject to a fashion citation.

WESCO constructs these boots on lasts expressly designed for producing high quality harness boots. The foot area is lined by a smooth inner leather layer which contributes to the strength and comfort of the boot. This extra layer of leather complements the careful fit and excellent arch support. The boot's comfort is further enhanced by a removable cushioned foot liner like those found in high quality athletic shoes. Our new customers are often surprised when they discover how comfortable these sturdy boots are!

Prices

Custom Harness Boots

Custom Harness Boot Prices Height Inches 11" $397 14" $417 15", 16" $447 17", 18" $487 19", 20" $527 21" - 38" $1,1150

Prices for Options 7 Ounce / 2.8 mm Oil Tanned Leather: Black, Redwood, Brown No charge 7 Ounce / 2.8 mm Silicon Tanned Leather: Black Matte Finish - water & fire resistant $39 5 Ounce / 2 mm Oil Tanned Leather: "BT" Black Tie, Burgundy, Burlap Explorer (consider leather lining to provide additional body) $39 4 Ounce / 1.6 mm Oil Tanned Leather: Bright Red (only possible with leather lining to provide additional body) $39 Leather Lining - black, tan, brown or bright red $84 Top Pull Straps No Charge One top strap and buckle No Charge Extra Top Strap & Buckle (in addition to standard) ( 1 buckle standard up to 18" - 2 buckles standard 19" and up ) $26 Three Standard Styles of Vibram® Soles No charge #100R Heavy Lug Vibram® Soles / Low Marking / Oil Resist $7 #100F Heavy Lug Vibram® Soles / Fire Resist $9 Boot shafts made larger / smaller than standard ( ±1" / 2.54 cm - see shaft / size table below ) $59

You can visit the order form to see additional information without placing an order. 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Sizes and widths for Custom Harness Boots with the Square Toe:

Sizes and widths for round toe Custom Harness Boots
made with Wesco's standard "new" last

Sizes and widths for round toe Custom Harness Boots
made with Wesco's traditional "old" #9109 last

• Order These Custom Boots
  
• Frequently Asked Questions - Boot FAQ
  
• Wesco Boot Features - Page 1 of 2
  
• Wesco Boot Features - Page 2 of 2
  
• Boot size conversion table
  
• Information about ordering
  

About the Calf Size and Height of this Boot:

Checking your calf size and boot height:

Your calf is the large muscle in the lower leg below your knee. Find the widest point on your lower leg and measure the circumference (distance around the leg) at that point. The table below shows the maximum calf measurement for each size of Wesco boots in Inches and Centimeters. This is largest size calf which will comfortably fit in this size boot. If your calf is larger than the dimension in the table, please choose the option to have the bootshafts made larger. We can have the shaft made up to one inch larger or smaller in ¼" increments.

Using this table:

1. First, determine your foot size. Wesco boots used to run fairly large, but now run true to your US Men's size. Order your Wesco boots in your true size or ½ size larger to accommodate heavier socks. Click here to go to the page which shows how to measure your foot to determine its true US Men's size and width. Enter the table with the boot size and note the maximum calf measurement for that size boot. See below for instruction on measuring the calf size.
   


Wesco Boot Size	Max Calf Size Inches	Max Calf Size Cm
2	13.25	34.3
3	13.25	34.3
4	13.25	34.3
5	13.90	35.2
6	14.25	36.2
7	14.75	37.5
8	15.00	38.1
9	15.25	38.7
10	15.60	39.7
11	15.90	40.3
12	16.10	41.0
13	16.75	42.5
14	17.10	43.5
15	17.50	44.5
16	17.90	45.4

2. Measure your calves to ensure that they will fit the shaft. This should be done while seated. If you will be wearing pants tucked into the boots (best way to wear your boots!), you should wear the pants or breeches you plan to wear with the boots and measure over the pants. You will need a measuring tape or you can use a piece of string then measure the length of the string with a ruler. Wrap the tape around the largest part of your lower leg (the calf). The tape should be comfortably snug but not tight. If this calf measurement exceeds the measurement in the table for your size, the standard boot shafts will be too tight for your leg to fit into the boots. In that case, please choose the option to have your bootshafts made larger.

   Wesco's bootmakers can add or delete up to 1 inch (2.54 cm) in ¼ inch increments. If you need more than one inch added or removed then we and Wesco recommend that you have the boots custom made to your specific measurements.

   Wesco has a one time charge to adjust the size of the boot shafts on custom Boss Engineer boots, harness boots and motor patrol boots. Once they've made a leg pattern for you, they keep the pattern on file. On subsequent orders they can adjust the boot shaft size without charging extra.

   The shafts of these boots will NOT stretch as they break in... so if the boots are too tight in the legs, your calf muscles will be cramped. However, competent boot repair shops can stretch these boot shafts if necessary. The point is that the shafts are stronger than your calf muscle so mechanical help is needed to stretch them.

3. Next, check the height you have selected to determine where the top of the boot will be on your leg. Measure up from the heel of your stockinged feet along the back of your leg. This should be done while in a seated position with the knee bent at a 90° angle. New Harness boots will initially be at that position. e.g. if you order a 16" boot, it will come up 16" from your heel, but the boots could be higher... see the note below.
   
   As they break in, unlined harness boots will drop .5" to 1.5" (1.3 cm to 3.8 cm) depending on their original height. Lined boots will stay very close to their initial height.
   
   Wesco warns that the initial height of Wesco pull-on boots, out of the box, can vary ±1" (±2.54 cm) from the specified height. In our experience, there's a high probability that your boots will end up somewhat higher than specified. We have not seen any which were lower.
   
   So, for example, if you've specified 20" boots with the expectation that they will be just at the bend in your knee after they are broken in, they could be up to an inch too high. So it's better to get your pull-on boots a bit under the maximum possible height.
   
   

4. Finally, measure around your heel as shown in the diagram. This measurement should not exceed the calf measurement from the table or your foot would not fit through the shaft.

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