Wesco Jobmaster Logger Boot

- Big Black Boots is closed - 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 have retired. We've closed our web store. But are keeping our web site up to provide you with much more detailed information than available at the manufacturers' web sites. And we also have exhaustive information on sizing and how to measure your feet and legs for tall boots. We've removed pricing info since you can get more up to date prices from the manufacturer's web sites. But we're keeping the prices for the various options here since it's sometimes hard to get that information until you order a custom pair of boots. The options prices may be out of date but they don't change as often or as much as the actual boot prices. We're also keeping the website order forms up because they contain lots of useful information which may not be available on the manufacturer's website. These contain a lot of information which can help when you order directly from Wesco or Dehner. Of course, the order forms no longer accept orders or payments. Our email address at will be kept active so customers can contact us in the future. Our customer lists and records are NOT 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

The Jobmaster is the workhorse of the Wesco boot line. Five configurations of this boot are kept in stock.

Combat boots: We're now able to build a custom version of this Jobmaster logger boot as a combat boot with black eyelets, black lacing studs, black stitching and black laces to comply with military uniform regulations. The combat boot version comes with a lower heel as well.

Of course, we can also build them with rough-out desert tan leather (Wesco Color=Burlap) with low heels and a tan Vibram lug sole. These options can be specified on any custom order and are available to anyone... you don't have to be in the military to get these. Click here to see our page on these custom combat boots.

There's also a special version of this boot called the Firestormer™ which is widely used by wildland fire fighters. Click here to go the the Firestormer boot page.

If you can't find the combination of size, width, height, color, sole etc that you want in the stock boots, Wesco will make a custom pair to your specifications. And there are many option choices and add ons on the custom versions. You just have to be a bit patient while the bootmaker builds your custom boots.

10 Inch custom Wesco Jobmaster Logger Boot Regular Toe Black Oil Tanned Leather #100 Vibram Lug Sole Custom made on traditional #9109 last

Features: Available in 4 stock or "off the shelf" configurations & countless custom configurations Heavy (7 Ounce / 2.8mm Leather) Oil Tanned Black, Brown or Redwood Leather 3 Ounce / 1.2mm Leather lining in foot area StitchDown Sole Construction Hard Toe Heavy Steel Shank Snag-resistant Solid Brass Studs and Eyelets for durability and strength Full Gusseted Tongue Heavy Duty, 9 Iron Leather Midsole and Insole - no cheap plastic midsoles to melt on the fire line Removable "Kilty" or False Tongue Heavy lug Vibram® Soles U.S. Men's Sizes 2 to 16 - Widths AAA to EEE 6", 8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 18" and 20" heights Stock Boots: Selection of sizes and heights in stock Custom Boots: Can be custom made to order in many sizes/widths and with special options

Options for custom boots:

For six "off the shelf" / stocked configurations, click here.

Note: we have two pages of more detailed information on Wesco boot features and options - click here

• Lacing style: Regular toe, Semi-Lace-to-Toe or Lace-to-toe
• Steel Safety Toes or Composite Safety Toes provide ANSI Z41 PT91 MI/75 C/75 protection.
  Choosing safety toes reduces other options which can be chosen on custom boot orders. For full details - click here. This affects leather, lacing style and sole choices.
• Many choices of leather then the option for smooth side out or roughout
• Leather Lining - Heavy 4 Oz. Leather: black, tan, brown, tobacco or platinum. All Wesco boots are leather lined in the foot area. This option adds leather lining to the boot shafts and gives the shafts more body and stiffness.
• Cambrelle^® Lining
• Nickel or black lacing studs and eyelets can be substituted for brass on custom orders
• Standard stitching is lightweight brown on the boot shaft and heavyweight white thread on the shafts and soles. Other options are shown on the order form
• Tan nylon laces are standard - black nylon laces are optional
• Black or Rawhide leather laces are optional at extra cost
• Thicker soles by adding an extra ¼ inch / 6mm thick leather or EVA rubber midsole.
  Leather is stiffer, EVA rubber is more flexible and lighter.
• Many Styles of Vibram^® Soles
• Heel can be made higher or lower

The Jobmaster Boot:

10 Inch Wesco Jobmaster Logger Boot Lace-to-Toe Redwood Oil Tanned Leather #100 Vibram Lug Sole

This is the classic boot worn by loggers, park rangers, forestry workers, wildland fire fighters, engineers, surveyors, oil-field workers, ranch hands, hikers, motorcyclists and mild-mannered systems analysts. If you've ever watched forest firefighters at work, you've seen these boots in action.

Wesco builds these boots on special lasts expressly designed for producing high quality work 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. Our new customers are often surprised when they discover how comfortable these sturdy boots are!

What's the Difference Between Lineman & Logger Boots?

The Lineman Boot is essentially a Logger Boot with 4 added features which customize it to its job of protecting the boots from poles & trees and from the climbing irons worn by linemen.

Leather Side Patch & Steel Side Plate

Protects the boot from telephone poles, trees and motorcycle shift levers

Steel Breast Plate

This recessed plate in the heel protects against climbing irons

Leather Half Slip

This extra insole component provides additional support in the arch

These are "off the shelf" boots normally kept in stock so they can be shipped quickly.
These are the only configurations which are kept in stock. If you need other options
they can be ordered as a custom boot. Continue down this page for details

( You choose height, leather, soles, lining, etc. -- made to order -- takes about 14 weeks )

Links to information about these boots:

Show me the secure order form for the stock Jobmaster boots.

Show me the secure order form for the custom Jobmaster boots.

Show me the secure order form for the stock Firestormer boots.

About ordering from BIG BLACK BOOTS

How do I know what size to order? ( clue -- order the same size as your feet )

About the boots' sizing - how they fit:

Wesco boots are designed to be worn with boot socks. When worn that way they are true to your US men's size as measured on a Brannock measuring device. So order these boots in your true size or ½ size larger to accommodate multiple or extra heavy socks. It's OK for these lace-up boots to be slightly large since the lacing system will help ensure a proper fit. Being slightly large also gives you more latitude in choosing thicker or thinner socks.

About the boot's height:

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.

The initial height of Highliner lineman boots and Jobmaster logger boots will be 1" shorter than specified. e.g. if you order a 16" boot, it will come up 15" from your heel.

As they break in, these boots will stay very close to their initial height.

To convert from centimeters to inches, divide the height in centimeters by 2.54

Size / Width Table for Custom Jobmaster Boots

Sizes available when using Wesco's traditional "old" #9109 last with the "bump" toe and 2" / 50mm logger heel This is the last we use if possible unless you request the new "sleek" toe last or a low heel

Sizes available when using Wesco's low heel last with the sleeker toe and 1½" / 38mm low heel This is the last used when you request a low heel. Low heels are 2 lifts (½" / 13mm) 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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