I picked these rubber Wescos up at a yard sale a couple years ago. They aren't too comfy but do for doing brush work close to the pickup or house. I had never seen any like them. Any idea of how old?
How Old Are These Wescos?
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I've never seen rubber Wesco boots. Give Wesco a call and find out when they quit making them. Do they have the same style caulks that they use now?
superfire
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idea
50's or 60's
50's or 60's
They are size 6 and looked like they weren't ever worn. I'll maybe send a picture to Wesco's cuz I'm curious now. The spikes seem smaller than the non replaceable ones I have had on Kuliens.
They are nothing like the heavy duty ones that socket wrenches work on. The latter is on my modern Wescos.
They are nothing like the heavy duty ones that socket wrenches work on. The latter is on my modern Wescos.
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Ignore, ignore...
I sent pictures and question about the age to Wesco. We'll see if they can answer.
I sent pictures and question about the age to Wesco. We'll see if they can answer.
forestryworks
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cool lookin' boots
hope you get your answer
hope you get your answer
Humptulips
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The old WESCOs had non repacable caulks but were different then the drive caulks used by everyone else. They had there own design because they used cheap sole leather that would not hold drive caulks. They could not be replaced except by resoling but they did seem to be quite hard and had a pretty good life. My guess would be sometime prior to 1990 based on the caulks. They look like leather soles. Is that right?
Yes, the soles are leather. Wouldn't be good in the snow.
toddstreeservic
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why make a rubber boot with a leather sole?
Here's the reply from Wesco's.
We estimate the manufacture period to be in the 1960’s. The boots have been worn very little. Perhaps, they were originally purchased for hunting and were used once or twice. It you do not want to wear them, we can purchase the boots for your cost + shipping. Let us know.
Roberta Shoemaker
President
West Coast Shoe Company
800-362-2711 x 201
I wonder if I should wear them?
We estimate the manufacture period to be in the 1960’s. The boots have been worn very little. Perhaps, they were originally purchased for hunting and were used once or twice. It you do not want to wear them, we can purchase the boots for your cost + shipping. Let us know.
Roberta Shoemaker
President
West Coast Shoe Company
800-362-2711 x 201
I wonder if I should wear them?
toddstreeservic
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I wonder if that is her real last name?
joesawer
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Shoemaker is the name of the owners of Wesco.
Slowp, are they offering you your cost plus shipping? If so I would make a counter offer of a trade for a pair of modern boots that would be useful to you.
toddstreeservic
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I just thought it was ironic that someone in the shoe business would have the last name Shoemaker.
+1, I have heard of this happening before. I believe stihl gave a guy a new saw for an used 090, which isn't good deal, but in your situation, it would be fine.
I kind of like just having them. I have a pair of Kuliens being made. I wasn't too happy with the way my leather Wescos have worn. The Kuliens should last me maybe till the end?
How goes it with the Kuliens? When will they be ready?
I stopped by Saturday on my expedition out of the valley. They are running behind. Maybe at the end of the month. We talked more about the used dog than the boots. They are dog people.
If it's not considered rude...or even if it is
...may I ask what a pair of Kuliens cost now. I mean regular sizes, not the miniature ones.
