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Big Black Boots has been selling boots since 1985 and online since 1995. We were the first boot store on the internet! But after 34 years we are retiring.

We've closed our web store. Boot orders still in process will be attended to, and we'll be busy getting those orders out to customers as they're completed. We're still here to support our loyal customers.

We're keeping the website up along with the order forms. These contain a lot of information which can help when you order directly from Wesco or Dehner. But the order forms no longer accept orders or payment info.

Our email address at will be kept active so customers can contact us in the future.

Our customer lists and records will NOT be for sale.

Thanks for being such great customers over the years. It's been a pleasure helping you get into great boots that fit well.

Ron & Rich

Big Black Boots

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Wesco Boss Engineer

Use this secure order form to order custom made Wesco Boss Engineer boots. These are boots with many options and in sizes or heights which aren't available in our standard "stock" Wesco Engineer boots. These custom boots are currently taking about 14 weeks to build.

If you'd like to order standard "stock" Boss Engineer boots, which are usually on the shelf and ready to ship, please click here to go to the order form for stock Boss Engineer boots. .

Click here for an explanation of the differences between stock and custom made.

Each type of boot has its own order form. Click here to see a complete list of order forms.

Please fill out the form below and hit "Send" to transmit it to BIG BLACK BOOTS. Your web browser should display a short acknowledgement with your order details shortly after you hit "send".

Our order processing robot will then send a short confirmation email immediately then a human will send a full confirmation of your order via email... usually within a day. We do not run the charge or send a PayPal invoice until a human has reviewed your order and emailed a confirmation to you.

Don't worry if you forget something. You can send follow-up email to us anytime at For our part, we will email you with questions, if we have any, and keep you informed about your order.

Payment:

Click here to see how you can pay for your order.

Shipping:

Click here to see information and prices for shipping.

Order Details for Custom Wesco Boss Engineer Boots:

Note: Production time for these custom made Boss Engineer boots is currently about 14 weeks . If you don't want to wait, you can order our stock boots, they normally ship in a day or two.

Custom boots

Made to measure custom boots -- my measurements are already on file
Note: The first time you get made to measure boots we'll refer you directly to Wesco

Click here for advice on choosing the correct size

Size / Width Tables for Custom Boss Engineer Boots

Sizes available when using Wesco's standard "new" last ( #9165 ) with the sleeker toe
and 2" / 50 mm logger heel.

Boots made with this last can have heels made 1 lift (¼" / 6.4 mm) lower but no lower.
To achieve a "low heel" which is 2 lifts (½" / 13 mm) lower, you need to choose the
"low heel" #65 last which is designed for "low heels" instead of logger heels.


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The table above shows the U.S. men's size range for the custom Wesco Jobmaster, Highliner, Boss and Firestormer boots built with the standard "new", "sleeker" #9165 last. The boots can be made in any size / width combination shown in green.

Sizes available when using Wesco's traditional "old" Last ( #9109 ) with the "bump" toe
and 2" / 50 mm logger heel.

This is the last we use if possible unless you request the new "sleek" toe last or a low heel.
Boots made with this last can have heels made 1 lift (¼" / 6.4 mm) lower but no lower.
To achieve a "low heel" which is 2 lifts (½" / 13 mm) lower, you need to choose the
"low heel" #65 last which is designed for "low heels" instead of logger heels.


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The table above shows the U.S. men's size range for the custom Wesco Jobmaster, Highliner, Boss and Firestormer boots built with the traditional "old" #9109 last. The boots can be made in any size / width combination shown in green.

Sizes available when using Wesco's low heel last ( #65 ) with the sleeker toe
and 1½" / 38 mm low heel.

This is the last used when you request a low heel. Low heels are 2 lifts (½" / 13 mm) lower
than Wesco's standard 2" logger heel. Boots made with this last fit about a half size large.
So you need to order boots made with this last ½ size smaller than you would normally
order for a Wesco boot made with the normal logger heel.


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The table above shows the U.S. men's size range for the custom Wesco Jobmaster and Boss boots built with the #65 low heel last.
The boots can be made in any size / width combination shown in green.

Sizes and widths for Custom Harness Boots with the Square Toe last ( #98H ):


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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

Wesco Boot Size:

U.S. Men's Size:

Wesco Boot Width:

Note: Wesco boots, like many boots, are designed to be worn with boot socks. They are made slightly large to allow for this. So, if your feet measure US Men's size 9 ½ and you wear size 9 ½ dress shoes, then size 9 ½ Wesco boots, worn with boot socks, will fit you correctly.

If your feet are size 12 or longer, the extra room built into the Wesco boots is proportionally less generous than it is in smaller sizes. You might consider ordering your boots a half size large to allow room for expansion of your feet.

As the day goes on, your feet expand a bit. If a size 5 foot expands 1% it grows about 1/4 of a size. A size 16 foot which expands 1% grows 5/8 of a size.
Custom Engineer
Boot Prices
8", 9", 10"$482
11"$436
14"$482
15", 16"$497
17", 18"$544
19", 20"$590

Height of boot:

Height in inches  

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 Boss Engineer boots will initially be at that position. e.g. if you order a 16" boot, it will come up 16" from your heel.

As they break in, unlined engineer boots will drop ½" to 1½" (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 the 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, they could be up to an inch too high. So it's better to get your boots a bit under the maximum possible height.

Note: Please check your calf size to ensure that your legs will fit comfortably in the shaft of a standard Boss boot. See the calf size chart above and the instructions for measuring your calf circumference on the Boss Engineer Boot page. We can, at extra cost, adjust the size of the boot shafts. That option is shown below.

Boss Engineer Boot Options:

If there is an extra charge for an option, the price is shown.

Leather Type and Color:

-- Click here to see information about leather choices
-- Click here to see color samples
Heavy Weight Oil Tanned Leather - 7 Ounce / 2.8 mm

➜ These 3 heavy weight leathers are the only leathers which can be used with safety toes ⬅︎

Oily matte finish - Meant to be oiled/greased to maintain water resistance and
breathability. Not intended to be shined but can be if desired. Difficult to shine/polish
until oil is removed from surface by washing with mild glycerin soap.

Black Oil Tanned
      now meets NFPA standards for fire and water resistance
Brown Oil Tanned
Redwood Oil Tanned

Medium Weight Oil Tanned Leather - 6.5 - 7 Ounce / 2.6 - 2.8 mm

Oily matte finish - Meant to be oiled/greased to maintain water resistance and
breathability. Not intended to be shined but can be if desired. Difficult to shine/polish
until oil is removed from surface by washing with mild glycerin soap.

Black Pebble Oil Tanned ( $34 )

Medium Weight Leather - 5.5 - 6 oz / 2.2 - 2.4 mm

Black Tie Domain - silky / waxy black - takes a great shine ( $34 )
Burgundy Domain - silky / waxy dark reddish brown - great shine ( $34 )
British Tan - silky / waxy medium tan - great shine ( $34 )

Medium Weight Leather - 5 - 5.5 oz / 2.0 - 2.2 mm

Burlap Explorer - light tan / oil-tanned matte finish ( $34 )
      Choose this leather with "Rough Out" leather option for desert boots

Other Leather Options

Smooth or Roughout Leather
Boots are normally made with the smooth leather side out,
but can also be made using the other rough/suede side out.

All Smooth Out Leather (Standard)
All Rough Out Leather

Multiple Leather Colors or Types
Leather "type" is either a different color or rough/smooth side of leather.
Each part of the boot can use a different leather type

Standard: One Leather Type
Two Tone Leather: two leather types ($43)
Multi Tone Leather: three or more leather types ($79)




Send an email along with your order or use the remarks box below to describe
which part of your boots you would like made in which type of leather.

Toe:

Standard hard toe
Steel safety toe ( $16 )
Composite safety toe ( $16 )
Square Harness Boot Toe
Choosing safety toes reduces other options which can be chosen.
For full details - click here.

Lining:

The foot area of Wesco boots is always leather lined in all configurations.
Lining option continues the lining up through the leg/boot shaft.

Click here for detailed information about these lining options...
then use your browser's BACK button to return here.

Standard, unlined boot
Black Leather Lining ( $67 )
Tan Leather Lining ( $67 )
Brown Leather Lining ( $67 )
Tobacco Leather Lining ( $67 )
Platinum Leather Lining ( $67 )

Extra Midsoles:

You can add an extra ¼ inch / 6 mm thick midsole which runs from toe to heel and makes the entire sole construction ¼" / 6 mm thicker. This is the extra midsole which is used in the Big Black Boots Super Boss boots. The extra leather midsole is stiffer -- the extra EVA rubber midsole is more flexible and lighter. EVA rubber is the material normally used to make midsoles for boots and athletic shoes.

When this extra midsole is added, the sole assembly is too thick to be sewn all the way through the Vibram outsole which is normal for all Wesco boots. So the boots are built like most other boots. The sole is sewn through the midsole assembly then the outer Vibram outsole is glued on using standard bootmaking procedures. There is one advantage to this... it is easier to replace the outsole when it needs replacement.

Standard Boots - no extra midsole
Extra ¼" / 6 mm EVA rubber midsole ($26)
Extra ¼" / 6 mm leather midsole ($26)
        When safety toes are specified on custom orders, only the Vibram #100
        or Vibram #430 soles can be used. Also, the boots cannot be made with
        the optional extra leather or EVA midsole. Reason is a change in the
        certification / test requirements.

Soles:

The soles below work with all heel heights - Click here to see soles.
Soles are black unless a color is specified in the description.

#100 Vibram Heavy Lug Sole
#430 Vibram Mini-Lug Sole
#700 brown Vibram non-lugged Sole
#100F Vibram Heavy Lug Sole (fire resistant / oil resistant) ( $15 )
#100H Honey Vibram Heavy Lug Sole (tan version of the #100) ( $13 )
#705 brown Vibram retro Half Sole ($33)
Dark Brown Leather with rubber heel ($36)
      Caution - these soles are slippery and wear quickly

If you decide to have your boots made with any of the above soles and a heel which is one or two lifts lower or higher, there is a charge to custom build the heels to modify their height.

The Vibram® "Raptor" single piece, cushioned wedge, unisoles below work with low heel heights only -
Click here to see soles

Vibram Raptor Black Uni-Sole
Vibram Raptor Chocolate Uni-Sole
Vibram Raptor Camel Uni-Sole
Vibram Raptor Malt Uni-Sole

If you decide to have your boots built with these unisoles which have a sole and heel molded in one unit, there is no charge for lowering the heel since the bootmaker doesn't need to build a custom low heel using fewer lifts.

Heels:

- Click here to see heel comparison

Standard Logger Heels or Low Heel Uni-Sole
Logger Heels 1 lift lower ( ¼" / 6.4 mm lower ) - ($12)
Logger Heels 2 lifts lower ( ½" / 12.7 mm lower ) - ($12)
          this is a low heel like a dress shoe.
Logger Heels 1 lift higher ( ¼" / 6.4 mm higher ) - ($12)
Logger Heels 2 lifts higher ( ½" / 12.7 mm higher ) - ($22)

Stitching:

- Click here to see pictures of the standard stitching.

Standard Stitching
All black stitching ( $31 )

Straps at Boot Top:

- Click here to see options
( 1 strap & buckle standard up to 18" - 2 strap & buckles standard 19" and up )
None
One
Two ( $17 - no charge 19" boots and higher )
Three ( $38 - $17 on boots 19" and higher )
Side pull straps (one either side of boot tops, no buckles - see picture)

Straps at the Ankle / Instep:

- Click here to see options
None
One Strap & Buckle (Standard)
Harness Straps & Rings (like the Harness Boot) ( $27 )

Buckle Choices for Boots with Straps

For boots with straps, you can choose any of the buckle types shown below.
This is a no cost option.

The default is solid nickel buckles on black and slate leather boots and
solid brass plated buckle on all others.

For these custom boots, you can choose the default or specify your choice.

We recommend the roller buckles. These are the type traditionally used on
these engineer boots. They work well and look great. If you're wondering,
the "Ox" in some of the buckle names means they are oxidized to give a
satin / matte appearance.

If you want to mix and match buckle types on the top and instep that would
be a fashion violation but Wesco will do it. Put a note in the remarks.

You can supply your own buckles if you'd like. Email us for instructions.
The instep strap uses ⅞" size - the top strap uses ⅝" size.
They must be center bar buckles.

Finally... if you choose the Wesco logo buckle it's used on the instep strap
and the Solid Nickel buckle is used on the top straps.

WescoOrigNickelBuckle WescoOrigBrassBuckle WescoOrigBlkNickelBuckle WescoOrigLogoNickelBuckle
Solid Nickel Solid Brass Solid Black Nickel Nickel Wesco Logo
Wesco-2017-NickelRollerBuckles Wesco-2017-BrassRollerBuckles Wesco-2017-GunmetalRollerBuckles Wesco-2017-CopperRollerBuckles
Nickel Ox Roller Nordic Brass Roller Gun Metal Roller Satin Copper Ox Roller
Default - solid nickel on black & slate leather - brass on all others
Solid Nickel
Solid Brass
Solid Black Nickel
Nickel Wesco Logo
Nickel Ox Roller
Nordic Brass Roller
Gun Metal Roller
Satin Copper Ox Roller

Harness Ring Color

WescoHarnessRings Ignore this choice if your boots don't have this option.

If you chose optional harness straps and rings at the ankle/instep
you can keep the default color or specify your choice.

The default is solid nickel plated rings on black and slate leather boots
and solid brass plated rings on all others.

Nickel is silver colored - brass is gold colored.
Default/Standard Harness Rings color
Nickel Harness Rings
Brass Harness Rings

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

Adjustments to boot shaft size:

The table on right shows the max calf circumference for each boot size. If you need an adjustment larger than one inch, we recommend, in most cases, having your boots custom made to measure by Wesco. We can refer you to Wesco to get a measure kit.

No adjustment
+ 1" / 25 mm ($49)
+ ¾" / 19 mm ($49)
+ ½" / 13 mm ($49)
+ ¼" / 6 mm ($49)
- ¼" / 6 mm ($49)
- ½" / 13 mm ($49)
- ¾" / 19 mm ($49)
- 1" / 25 mm ($49)

Wesco now charges this fee for each pair made unless you have a custom measure on file from a made to measure order. If you have a complete set of leg measurements (including a heel measurement) on file at Wesco, there is no charge for this adjustment.



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