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Wesco Big Boss 32-Inch Black Engineer Boots – Over-the-Knee

£800.00
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There are tall boots. Then there are the Wesco Big Boss 32-Inch Engineer Boots — and nothing else comes close. The undisputed king of American heritage engineer boot construction, the Big Boss stands in a category entirely its own: a breathtaking over-the-knee, thigh-approaching 32-inch shaft of solid black leather that demands absolute respect from every person in the room before you even take a single step.

Built by Wesco — the White's Boot sister brand and one of America's oldest and most revered boot manufacturers — the Big Boss is not a fashion statement. It is a monument. Every inch of this boot is constructed from thick, heavily oiled matte black full-grain leather that is built to withstand decades of hard riding, brutal weather, and relentless daily use while developing an increasingly magnificent patina that no factory finish could ever replicate.

The triple buckle collar system at the upper thigh — three substantial nickel silver rectangular buckles set into reinforced black leather straps — provides a precisely adjustable, supremely secure fit across the full shaft opening, ensuring the boot stays locked in place at every point of the leg regardless of activity intensity. The single ankle buckle strap mirrors the upper hardware, completing the quintessential engineer boot silhouette at the base of the dramatically elongated shaft.

The aggressive Vibram-style deep lug rubber outsole with contrast welt stitching and low stacked heel delivers the ground-dominating traction and resoleable durability that serious riders and workers have trusted Wesco to provide for generations. The clean slip-on entry with no lace system maintains the seamless, uninterrupted exterior aesthetic that makes the Big Boss's silhouette so visually overwhelming and iconic.

This is the boot you buy once and keep forever. The boot that gets better every single year. The boot that makes every other boot in the room feel like it needs to try harder.

Perfect for serious motorcycle riders, hardcore heritage boot collectors, heavy-duty outdoor work, military and tactical styling, and anyone who refuses to be ordinary.

Key Features

  • Legendary Wesco Big Boss 32-inch over-the-knee thigh-high shaft engineer boot
  • Thick heavily oiled matte black full-grain leather upper built for decades of hard use
  • Triple nickel silver rectangular buckle system at upper thigh collar for precise adjustable fit
  • Single ankle buckle strap completing the classic engineer boot dual-buckle heritage silhouette
  • Reinforced buckle strap tabs with precision stitching at all hardware attachment points
  • Clean slip-on entry with no lace system for seamless, uninterrupted shaft exterior
  • Aggressive deep lug rubber outsole with contrast welt stitching for maximum traction
  • Low stacked heel for grounded, stable riding and working stance
  • Goodyear welt construction for supreme durability and resoleable longevity
  • Embossed brand badge on outer shaft — a mark of authentic American heritage manufacture
  • Develops rich, increasingly magnificent patina with wear — a true lifetime boot investment

Specifications

  • Brand: Wesco Boot Company
  • Model: Big Boss Engineer Boot
  • Color: Black
  • Style: Over-the-Knee Engineer Boots / Thigh-High Riding Boots
  • Shaft Height: 32 Inches (Over-the-Knee / Thigh-High)
  • Closure Type: Slip-On with Triple Upper Collar Buckles + Single Ankle Buckle Strap
  • Toe Shape: Round Toe
  • Heel Type: Low Stacked Rubber and Leather Combination Heel
  • Material: Thick Heavily Oiled Full-Grain Black Leather
  • Hardware: Nickel Silver Rectangular Buckles — Triple Upper + Single Ankle
  • Construction: Goodyear Welt with Contrast Stitching
  • Outsole: Aggressive Deep Lug Vibram-Style Rubber Outsole
  • Lining: Leather Interior
  • Gender: Men's / Unisex
  • Made In: USA
  • Occasion: Motorcycle Riding, Heavy Workwear, Heritage Collecting, Tactical Wear, Outdoor Work
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