In 1918, Henry Shoemaker founded the West Coast Shoe Company in sleepy Scappoose, Washington. His customers were rugged frontiersmen, loggers, miners and ranchers who needed footwear that could withstand the rigors of daily abuse. In response, he perfected a 155-step process of cutting, molding, gluing, sewing, riveting, sanding, and polishing each of the 14 separate pieces of leather that it takes to build a pair of Wesco boots.
The company feature nine sturdy styles, and we’re especially fond of the classic black “Boss.” The construction, from steel toe to optional fireproof sole, is worthy of any biker looking for boots that expect abuse and withstand punishment. Considering the scant few inches between your feet and the unforgiving asphalt rushing recklessly beneath them, a pair of Wesco boots might be the most important piece of clothing you wear while riding. (Click images to enlarge)
Wesco provides a measurement template with each customer’s order, then builds the boots in matching pairs to your specifications, all in an effort to properly fit the boots to your feet. Hides are taken from the thickest part of a steer’s rump, and soles are stitched completely through the Vibram treads. Before leaving the factory, every detail, thread and rivet is closely scrutinized to assure that inside the box that arrives at your door are some of the toughest boots on the planet. www.westcoastshoe.com
This week, Editors Don Williams and Nic de Sena discuss the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio. It has been around eight years since Moto Guzzi updated the Stelvio, and so expectations were quite high when Nic went to the launch in Spain. Don chats with Nic about his experiences with the new Stelvio, and whether this new version is now a credible ADV bike.
In the second segment this week, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Ray Hammons. Despite his mature age, a couple years ago Ray realized a long time dream—to learn to ride a motorcycle. To say that he jumped in with both feet is somewhat of an understatement. Ray was fortunate enough to attend the YCRS Champ Street School when he first got his license, and interestingly, he credits the school with saving his life almost immediately. The topic of whether you should cover the brake when riding is actually quite controversial, and if you do it during an MSF course, you will fail. This is patently wrong, and Ray is clearly hoping the right people wake up, and this change is made to rider training across the country.
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