A Proud History Written in Leather...

For 91 years, four generations of the Shoemaker family have invested blood, sweat, and tears into a business which is both legacy and legend. From our early days in the timber camps, measuring loggers' feet for boots, to entering the 21st century with the ultimate customer convenience of online ordering, Wesco has surely evolved. But as they say, nothing changes so much as it stays the same.

We're still here in Scappoose, building fine boots with John Shoemaker's unwavering commitment to quality. To see a Wesco boot built is still a beautiful thing - 155 carefully finessed steps from start to finish. In the words of our founder, "A shoe is no better than the leather it is made of - and all the leather on the market is not worth a 'whoop' where there is no shoemaking skill." These words tell our Wesco story - a simple tale of quality that has endured a serious test of time.

You don’t need us to tell you how important it is to have good, comfortable working boots. What we can help you with is finding a pair that’s right for you because, frankly, looks can be deceiving. So, what makes a boot right for you? Simple: how it’s built and what it’s built with. Almost all chronic foot ailments are caused by a bad fit. Shoddy design, lack of proper support, and inferior materials (steel vs. plastic, leather vs. cork) are culprits, too. Let us get you in a pair of Wescos that feel good and fit you right. It just takes a few simple steps.

Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving. And what most people expect from a high-performance, long-lasting boot lies well beneath the surface. In addition to the manufacturer's choice of materials - steel vs. plastic, leather vs. cork - a quality constructed boot places each stitch and shank precisely where your feet will need them most. So, be sure to do your homework before you buy, and make sure your questions probe deeper than, "Do they come in a size 10?"