Sayword wrote: Skip those wolverines and just go for a pair of WHITES. They are roughly around the same price range, but I think WHITES is the better brand:

http://www.bakershoe.com/boots-shoes.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/bakers-oxford-by-whites-boots/

more here:

http://www.bakershoe.com/boots-shoes.cfm/brand/whites-boots/

Sayword wrote: if you want them custom I can call tomorrow, ask price and options

White's:
-strengths –> craftsmanship, custom fit, service, leather choices, turn around time
-weaknesses –> boot choices…only lace-up with a couple different toe options
-things to note –> "arch-ease" design takes mucho breaking-in. Be patient with White's boots…like 2-3 months patient and you will be well rewarded

Wesco:
-strengths –> custom fit, service, website, marketing, boot choices(pull-ups with multiple toe options, lace-ups, oxford), craftsmanship (just OK, but not White's or Viberg…but still damn good compared to most others)
-weaknesses –> leather choices are limited, very popular bootmaker so turn around time is long…12 weeks long
-things to note –> can be very workbootish from a style perspective and their craftsmanship kind of aligns to a workboot mentality

Viberg:
-strengths –> craftsmanship!!!, boot choices!!!(pull-ups with multiple toe options, lace-ups, oxfords, hikers, multiple last options, you name it), leather choices, turn around time, style…style….style
-weaknesses –> custom fit just so-so (too busy I think), website could use some help
-things to note –> very mom and pop…16 or so employees and they are busy as hell now so service is suffering a little…give them a break though. Brett Viberg is awesome and usually responds to sound requests on his blog




Craftsmanship - White's…mmm, Viberg…no White's…too close to call. Both are incredible!
Custom Fit - Wesco with White's a close second
Boot Choices - Viberg with Wesco a close second
Service - Wesco with White's a close second. Viberg will get back there once business settles
Leather Choices - White's with Viberg a close second
Rebuild Option - all are equal
Price - White's, then Wesco…Viberg's Street Collection is mucho expensive, but their work boots are the best priced…go figure