CJ just when I think you covered it all you come up with another amazing boot! I love Wesco boots! The make up of the boot from the leather to the sole is incredible! I did not see Redwood Waxed Flesh coming Wow! Keep Truckin CJ!
I agree for the money. But I like the profile of Mister Freedom and Julian’s. I do like a squared toe box though my Julian’s don’t but great profile nonetheless. Yeah wish most RWs didn’t have steel toes. I’ve got Julian’s and RW 2268s. Wish the 2268s didn’t have the steel toe. If you need it for work great but I don’t. Attractions are nice too. I’m totally impressed with the Julian’s. Fit right out of the box. True to size. Those Mr Lous are super nice though. Sizing always helps. Thx!
Great review, and congrats on the gorgeous boots! FYI: the toe track on Role Clubs is an option you can opt out of during the order process. And of course Role Club is my favorite looking engineer haha…But the price 😭😳😂 Anyhow, yeah, if the Wesco fits (which, for me it didn’t), there’s no reason to get another engineer unless ya want to. Enjoy the boots, brotha!
@@CJCook I also have always appreciated your clean style. It’s a refreshing change of pace from shabby clothes many of our male counterparts wear 🍻 Keep it up 🙌🏽
Man, the sizing scares me. I have a pre-order pending and might have got the wrong size! I followed their instructions by using the device at shoe stores.
I personally don’t like how engineers look on me but other people seem to wear them so well. I definitely prefer the sleeker profile engineers though. That’s a beautiful boot.
I had other engineer boots but finally got around to the Mr Lou boots. Now a few years later, have several pairs in different leathers. Profile on these boots are perfect. Still have 3-pairs of Japanese ones but they are not big toe ones and slenderer. Could not get my feet into the regular leather Lofgren engineers but have a pair in shinki HH that fit normally.......
@@CJCook The shaft on the regular Lofgren leather ones are too narrow for my feet and calves to get into. Even bought a boot stretcher but did not help. Funny the shinki ones fit differently.
If I had all the money, I’d have Brian the Bootmaker do something for me to my aesthetic tastes. For now I’ve got the Red Wing 2966s and wanting to add some Wesco 7500s
Jealous of that leather, I want something In their redwood. I have 2 months to go until my ship John Derrol boots should be started or hopefully on my feet. I have a pair of the Mr. Lou’s in brown cxl and I love them. Nice boots dude!!!
Great vid! I have been waiting for my Quick Strikers from Standard and Strange for over a year too! Very excited for them haha. How is walking in these? Have you found them to be decently comfortable?
Thank you! So, I have had issues with the right heel. The rubbing has been really annoying. It feels like sandpaper rubbing on my skin. We are slowly getting there (break-in). The comfort level is great as far as heel impact on the ground. The outsole WESCO uses is wonderful.
@@CJCook ok that’s fair enough! I ordered mine last March and I think April is when they are supposed to arrive. I’m so excited! Glad you are enjoying yours!
As the Classic 1960s Batman(Adam West) might say, "Holy Bat-A-Rang"! That's one hell of a handsome pair of boots. I have no disagreement or criticisms. My only comments-more an observation; to my eyes they look like a cross between British equestrian and Chelsea boots. Shorten the shaft from knee high, add the engineer harness straps and style the vamp similar to the Chelsea is how I arrived at my conclusion. Regardless, they are one Sweet Ride of a Engineer Boot! As always a great show! Thank you.
Funnily enough, the engineer boot evolved out of early 20th century US cavalry boots, which in turn evolved out of the Wellington boot, which was itself a military variation on a British equestrian boot. So your observations are pretty spot-on.
I know this opinion is arguable, but I much prefer the Red Wing styling over the Wesco's. In my mind the Mr. Lou's look like city boots with delicate toes and a vamp strap that crosses too high on the upper vamp, with a buckle that is too delicate and placed too far forward on the top of the vamp. The Red Wing engineer styling is spot on in my book -- rugged and "engineer" looking, with a low slung buckle and a style that tolerates a hard worn, beat up look well. The RW design is true to the history of the boot -- meant to be abused and matched with well worn jeans, never with slacks. Edited to delete a redundant word mistakenly left in.
Wesco is definitely a fantastic boot company, they’re the first high end boots I’ve ever owned, jobmasters and highliners, got the black horsehide Mr Lou’s a few weeks ago and love them
Naw them John lothgrine joints are fire.....I saw your on feet with the wescos....the toes were curling up like an elf boot....remember what I said bout jimmy the cricket...
Question... how do you normally clean your rough out suede boots? Unfortunately I recently purchased the Johnny "Tecovas " it's marketed to be waterproof. Just was wondering how you would go about cleaning them. Thanks for your time. Peace
Nice boots, even I like the shape of Redwing Engineers more, I like the shirt, is that RRL? I see a lot of Videos on Chisos western Boots, any opinion?
Do you think there is a similarity between wearing straight leg jeans and bulkier boots (Red Wing Engineer) being transitioned to slimmer leg jeans and slimmer boots like the Mr Lou or John Lofgren boots. Feminazation of a more masculine style? It's interesting to me and I'm not sure my viewpoint on it truthfully. I just would value your opinion.
No, I don't think so. Men's trousers have gotten slimmer over time. If you look at a vintage inspired clothing line like Pike Brothers the leg opening is wide. The modern slimmer look is flattering for shorter men and to the male silhouette.
@@CJCook Do you think that it times past the wider leg was considered more flattering or was there just a lack of options? By the way I really like your channel. I'm kind of a lifelong cowboy. I've shod horses for 30 years and live in boots and jeans everyday. I've always had engineer boots but never invested in a higher end pair. They are very similar to the profile of a cowboy boot so that definitly appeals.
@@jaquima36 No, I think it was easy. The wider leg accommodated more body types. You should try the Mr. Lou. They are comfortable and 100% cool! Thank you for your support. 30 years working with horses...very cool! Which state?
@@CJCook Right now Arizona but I'm from Northern California. Really up until moving here the biggest place I had ever lived was 1200 people. The whole mens fashion is new to me but it's based in clothes we have always worn. Heritage type mens fashion I mean.
HI! I'm Matteo from Milan Italy. Gorgeous Mr Lou boots. I want to order a pair too but I'm extremely undecided about the size. Some say (including the factory) to cut half a size off, others don't on the Mr Lous due to the "MP" toe. My measurements are 10US (27.4cm) and foot circumference at the ball 11 inches, so wide. In Nicks boots I'm a 9.5F. What do you think about Wesco Mr. Lou? In all Red Wing moc toes I wear a size 10 and in all my boots I wear a 28.5 cm leather insole that fits perfectly. help!!! Thanks for the advices. Matteo
Hey, I'm with you. JL has too bulbous of a toe for me. I don't understand all the love for it, it's very meh (same with Role Club). Shout out for my Benzein engineers that I think are pretty nice.
Yeah, the JL always looked awkward to me, the toe and also the heel area 😄 The Wesco really is beautiful- hard to beat the value and availability, maybe impossible.
I must agree. Wesco engineers are the best value for money boots one can buy. 👍
Yes sir!
I agree that Wesco is really great bang for Buck. But I like more the design of the Attractions Lot 444. Very classy look
CJ just when I think you covered it all you come up with another amazing boot! I love Wesco boots! The make up of the boot from the leather to the sole is incredible! I did not see Redwood Waxed Flesh coming Wow! Keep Truckin CJ!
😆 thank you! I am thrilled you enjoyed the video
What a Beautiful Boot. Enjoy wearing them. Hope a follow up video on care of the boot.
Thank you
Those are some great looking boots. Better built than the competition, too. Blue Horsehide.
Yes!
Thank you
That is a cool jacket, I'm jealous
Thank you 😊
Holy crap that Morrison boot in RO is insane.
I agree for the money. But I like the profile of Mister Freedom and Julian’s. I do like a squared toe box though my Julian’s don’t but great profile nonetheless. Yeah wish most RWs didn’t have steel toes. I’ve got Julian’s and RW 2268s. Wish the 2268s didn’t have the steel toe. If you need it for work great but I don’t. Attractions are nice too. I’m totally impressed with the Julian’s. Fit right out of the box. True to size. Those Mr Lous are super nice though. Sizing always helps. Thx!
Great review, and congrats on the gorgeous boots! FYI: the toe track on Role Clubs is an option you can opt out of during the order process. And of course Role Club is my favorite looking engineer haha…But the price 😭😳😂 Anyhow, yeah, if the Wesco fits (which, for me it didn’t), there’s no reason to get another engineer unless ya want to. Enjoy the boots, brotha!
Thank you!
@@CJCook I also have always appreciated your clean style. It’s a refreshing change of pace from shabby clothes many of our male counterparts wear 🍻 Keep it up 🙌🏽
@@thevintagefuture6567 thank you 😊
Mannn these are sickk! Even more since they are Waxed Flesh😍 one of my top favorite leathers out there.
Thank you! I am excited to see how they age.
good loking boot, it looks like a cowboy boot with a lace because of the toe shape (like a Hondo or a fenoglio haha)
Yes, this toe shape is what makes it perfect
Man, the sizing scares me. I have a pre-order pending and might have got the wrong size! I followed their instructions by using the device at shoe stores.
I personally don’t like how engineers look on me but other people seem to wear them so well. I definitely prefer the sleeker profile engineers though. That’s a beautiful boot.
Thank you!
I have a pair of Wesco and I really want to get another pair of the British tan.
that is a nice looking leather
Amazing boots, and great video!! You should have way more subscribers!!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Wesco is all I wear now. Japan wesco has some cool custom builds on there web and instagram for inspiration. Sucks to wait a year but worth the wait.
Great choice!
Yes, Wesco boots well worth the wait .
Where web?
HELL YEAH BROTHER!
CJ, I am a bit confused with sizing on the Mr. Lou. Should I order a half size up or down?
is this cj dook or someone eles
I had other engineer boots but finally got around to the Mr Lou boots. Now a few years later, have several pairs in different leathers. Profile on these boots are perfect. Still have 3-pairs of Japanese ones but they are not big toe ones and slenderer. Could not get my feet into the regular leather Lofgren engineers but have a pair in shinki HH that fit normally.......
Interesting fitting comparison. I really do prefer the Mister Lou profile vs Lofgren
@@CJCook The shaft on the regular Lofgren leather ones are too narrow for my feet and calves to get into. Even bought a boot stretcher but did not help. Funny the shinki ones fit differently.
@@CJCook Other 2 pairs of Japanese ones are the Attractions Lot. 444 HH in black and brown. They do not have the wide toe like many others.
Hey cuz I missed ya. Hope ur well. I'll tell your tio mundo you said hi when I visit him in March.
You get to hang out with, Albert!?! LUCKY!!!
Albert is a great guy!
If I had all the money, I’d have Brian the Bootmaker do something for me to my aesthetic tastes.
For now I’ve got the Red Wing 2966s and wanting to add some Wesco 7500s
Brian does some beautiful work.
Jealous of that leather, I want something In their redwood. I have 2 months to go until my ship John Derrol boots should be started or hopefully on my feet. I have a pair of the Mr. Lou’s in brown cxl and I love them. Nice boots dude!!!
Thank you!
Great vid! I have been waiting for my Quick Strikers from Standard and Strange for over a year too! Very excited for them haha.
How is walking in these? Have you found them to be decently comfortable?
Thank you!
So, I have had issues with the right heel. The rubbing has been really annoying. It feels like sandpaper rubbing on my skin. We are slowly getting there (break-in). The comfort level is great as far as heel impact on the ground. The outsole WESCO uses is wonderful.
@@CJCook ok that’s fair enough! I ordered mine last March and I think April is when they are supposed to arrive. I’m so excited! Glad you are enjoying yours!
As the Classic 1960s Batman(Adam West) might say, "Holy Bat-A-Rang"! That's one hell of a handsome pair of boots. I have no disagreement or criticisms. My only comments-more an observation; to my eyes they look like a cross between British equestrian and Chelsea boots. Shorten the shaft from knee high, add the engineer harness straps and style the vamp similar to the Chelsea is how I arrived at my conclusion. Regardless, they are one Sweet Ride of a Engineer Boot!
As always a great show! Thank you.
Nice Batman reference! Love it !
Thank you 😆
Funnily enough, the engineer boot evolved out of early 20th century US cavalry boots, which in turn evolved out of the Wellington boot, which was itself a military variation on a British equestrian boot. So your observations are pretty spot-on.
I know this opinion is arguable, but I much prefer the Red Wing styling over the Wesco's. In my mind the Mr. Lou's look like city boots with delicate toes and a vamp strap that crosses too high on the upper vamp, with a buckle that is too delicate and placed too far forward on the top of the vamp. The Red Wing engineer styling is spot on in my book -- rugged and "engineer" looking, with a low slung buckle and a style that tolerates a hard worn, beat up look well. The RW design is true to the history of the boot -- meant to be abused and matched with well worn jeans, never with slacks. Edited to delete a redundant word mistakenly left in.
Wesco is definitely a fantastic boot company, they’re the first high end boots I’ve ever owned, jobmasters and highliners, got the black horsehide Mr Lou’s a few weeks ago and love them
Omg, you got a belt to match.
Yes sir!!
Wow I thought it was going to be a Redwing boot.
Naw them John lothgrine joints are fire.....I saw your on feet with the wescos....the toes were curling up like an elf boot....remember what I said bout jimmy the cricket...
Horses for courses
@CJ Cook Hey bro, did somebody steal your IG page
@@telace1 it has been compromised...yes.
Question... how do you normally clean your rough out suede boots? Unfortunately I recently purchased the Johnny "Tecovas " it's marketed to be waterproof. Just was wondering how you would go about cleaning them. Thanks for your time. Peace
I use a suede eraser and a brush.
@@CJCook thanks
How tall are the heel on the mister Lou’s? 1.5”?
1.5" yes
How did these go from the best engineer boot, to you selling them a few months later?
I didn't wear them because I prefer the Wesco Morrisons I own.
Nice boots, even I like the shape of Redwing Engineers more, I like the shirt, is that RRL? I see a lot of Videos on Chisos western Boots, any opinion?
Thank you! Yes, my shirt is RRL…Sheepskin
I would like to try Chisos. I just don’t wear western boots with a toe bug.
@@CJCook I am from Germany so what is a Toe bug?
@@taylandemenizcivekhejimoli A toe bug is the fancy stitching on the vamp of a typical cowboy boot.
@@CJCook thank you I got it.
@@CJCook chisos No 6 The Ropers have no Toe Bug.
"Soo attractive!" Not what I like to hear about a pair of engineer boots...
Hi, I’m 8 1/2 Redwing mocs so would u recommend the same size in Mr Lou’s?
go with a 9
@@CJCook Sounds like their snug like Thursday captains?
@@howyduinyall7653 yeah, they are snug
John Lofgren and Attraction's are better in my opinion (own all three)
Do you think there is a similarity between wearing straight leg jeans and bulkier boots (Red Wing Engineer) being transitioned to slimmer leg jeans and slimmer boots like the Mr Lou or John Lofgren boots. Feminazation of a more masculine style? It's interesting to me and I'm not sure my viewpoint on it truthfully. I just would value your opinion.
No, I don't think so. Men's trousers have gotten slimmer over time. If you look at a vintage inspired clothing line like Pike Brothers the leg opening is wide. The modern slimmer look is flattering for shorter men and to the male silhouette.
@@CJCook Do you think that it times past the wider leg was considered more flattering or was there just a lack of options? By the way I really like your channel. I'm kind of a lifelong cowboy. I've shod horses for 30 years and live in boots and jeans everyday. I've always had engineer boots but never invested in a higher end pair. They are very similar to the profile of a cowboy boot so that definitly appeals.
@@jaquima36 No, I think it was easy. The wider leg accommodated more body types. You should try the Mr. Lou. They are comfortable and 100% cool!
Thank you for your support. 30 years working with horses...very cool! Which state?
@@CJCook Right now Arizona but I'm from Northern California. Really up until moving here the biggest place I had ever lived was 1200 people. The whole mens fashion is new to me but it's based in clothes we have always worn. Heritage type mens fashion I mean.
@@jaquima36 reads like a great life!! I really need to visit Arizona.
HI! I'm Matteo from Milan Italy. Gorgeous Mr Lou boots. I want to order a pair too but I'm extremely undecided about the size. Some say (including the factory) to cut half a size off, others don't on the Mr Lous due to the "MP" toe. My measurements are 10US (27.4cm) and foot circumference at the ball 11 inches, so wide. In Nicks boots I'm a 9.5F. What do you think about Wesco Mr. Lou? In all Red Wing moc toes I wear a size 10 and in all my boots I wear a 28.5 cm leather insole that fits perfectly. help!!! Thanks for the advices. Matteo
Ciao Matteo, I wear a 9D in Red Wing moc toes. My Mr. Lou boots are 9.5E. Do you always place am insert in your boots?
@@CJCook Ciao! Thanks for your answer! No I don’t… Is just as a reference…
What colour are your Mr Lou's i didn't know that was a colour option?
Waxed Red Wood is what they call it.
How did you get that colour I don't see custom options in their website?@@CJCook
These boots run between $800. To over a thousand,Walmart sells the same for $75.
You should try your hand as a comedian...
how's the sizing, is it true sizing?
I am a 10.5D on the Brannock. I am a 9.5E in Wesco.
The toes pop up pretty high. Any reason for that?
it could be because of how the boots were lasted...?
Where did you get the pants?
Mister Freedom
Hey, I'm with you. JL has too bulbous of a toe for me. I don't understand all the love for it, it's very meh (same with Role Club). Shout out for my Benzein engineers that I think are pretty nice.
🙌 YES!
Yeah, the JL always looked awkward to me, the toe and also the heel area 😄 The Wesco really is beautiful- hard to beat the value and availability, maybe impossible.
Role Club are not bulbous at all.
Get rid of the goofy buckles on the ankles and you'll have a great looking pair of boots 🤣😂🤣
Nicks are better.
🧐
Not when it comes to engineers. I've seen a lot of owners question the fit too
Only if they fit better.
nails in the foot bed yeah
Those look 🔥🔥🔥🔥 with those pants!
Thank you!