Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

b-ewing · Jun 15, 2014

gregornz said:
I thought they were dress brown too!

The line between brown and black can be very thin (brown dress SDs on left, black cxl LTT SJs on right)

gregornz · Jun 15, 2014

b-ewing said:
The line between brown and black can be very thin (brown dress SDs on left, black cxl LTT SJs on right)

Very nice to see a comparison. You sir are an aesthetically brained gentleman!

Royteane said:
Any advice about required are very pleased, I'm a non-asthetic brain man

I'm a relatively dis-aesthetic brained man myself, but I would suggest that CXL leather is not a good option if you are considering a genuine work-boot that can also be used in a formal setting. Brown Oil Tan is sturdier, Brown dress is, well, dressier. CXL might be a good option if you didn't have rain, mud and sand to subjuguer.

Your duck feet might like the swing last better than the bounty hunter last?

I don't think lining will make a difference significante in your hot weather country. Socks might be more important (wool will keep you drier).

Your best bet about the safety specifications might be to contact white's directly, as they will know the exact tolerance of the celastic and steel toes.

Hope that helps!

meso · Jun 15, 2014

The semi-dress boot in dark brown is THE White's to get.
It looks very close to black but is way more versatile.

Bingham · Jun 16, 2014

New Build!!

Bounty Hunter
Leather Liner: Cream
Height: 6"
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: No Thanks
Toe Vamp Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Last: Semi Dress (Bounty Hunter)
Hardware: All Nickle Eyes
Heel Base: 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler)
Steel Toe: No Thanks
Size - Width: D (medium)
Heel Lifts: 1/4" Lower
Top: Cut Top (standard)
Midsole: Single
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Edge: Natural
Counter Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Pull Loops: Leather Pull Loops
Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
Close Trim
Tongue-Gusset: Navy Chrome Excel by Horween

climbinglife · Jun 16, 2014

nikkiong said:
is this the email i can contact kyle at? [email protected]

Yep, thats the email address. I'd attention it to Kyle in the email as he is not the only one that reads them.

Regards,
Vin

climbinglife · Jun 16, 2014

Bingham said:
New Build!!

Bounty Hunter
Leather Liner: Cream
Height: 6"
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: No Thanks
Toe Vamp Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Last: Semi Dress (Bounty Hunter)
Hardware: All Nickle Eyes
Heel Base: 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler)
Steel Toe: No Thanks
Size - Width: D (medium)
Heel Lifts: 1/4" Lower
Top: Cut Top (standard)
Midsole: Single
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Edge: Natural
Counter Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
Pull Loops: Leather Pull Loops
Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
Close Trim
Tongue-Gusset: Navy Chrome Excel by Horween

Great build man, pics when you get em'

PS: You can change the leather choice on the Tongue-Gusset? I didn't know that.

gregornz · Jun 16, 2014

That blue tongue is a great idea!

LouieBailie · Jun 17, 2014

Royteane said:
After finished marathon reading, I really love to jump on to the same boat. May I harvest some more idea from here....

I have wide duck feet, normal-low arch, work as construction site manager, tropical rain and hot weather country. Plenty of walk thru rain, mud and sand. I planned to have a real workboots with some good looking and able to get along with formal dress pant if required.

1. not yet specified model, but quite lean to BH 6". is there any better choice for me?
2.does double celastic toe strong enough for accidental 5-10 kg box dropping on? If not, I may consider composite toe option.
3.Considering Brown CXL, Brgundy CXL, Dress brown but might changed to oil tan if composite toe is the way to go
4.What is the benefit of leather linging? will i cause more sweaty feet in my climate?

My current plan:
Bounty hunter 6"
All Dress brown
Double celastic toe
Plain toe
double stitch standard trim
standard heel
leather lace
antique hook-eyelet
standard height
cream Lining
Sole 100R
pull loop
nat edge
no toe cap

Any advice about required are very pleased, I'm a non-asthetic brain man

rethink getting the double cel toe it will be very stiff......lining to tan and think about double mid soles...you will be much happier

b-ewing · Jun 17, 2014

LouieBailie said:
rethink getting the double cel toe it will be very stiff......lining to tan...you will be much happier

I actually agree with Louie on his first two recommendations- fancy that!

Royteane · Jun 18, 2014

Thanks you for your comments, still dont understand what benefit I will get from double mid-sole. I'm 6'1, quite big man for my country.

by the way, I plan to have it as real workboot-safety toe. Single cel is strong enough for accidentally drop of 5-10kg box?

daizawaguy · Jun 18, 2014

I think if you are a big guy the double sole will give you more support and stability. The single celastic is strong, but I`m not sure a 10kg box would not cause some damage. I mean to the celastic initially - my guess is it would dent it.

LouieBailie · Jun 18, 2014

Royteane said:
Thanks you for your comments, still dont understand what benefit I will get from double mid-sole. I'm 6'1, quite big man for my country.

by the way, I plan to have it as real workboot-safety toe. Single cel is strong enough for accidentally drop of 5-10kg box?

Double mid sole with Vibram outter layer will prevent nails from penetrating into foot box 99% of the time......steel toe for that drop req

carlmason · Jun 18, 2014

I am a fan of the big, strong looking boot. Depending on what style jeans you wear, can make the boot look a tad larger.

http://www.intenseclothing.co.uk/

b-ewing · Jun 18, 2014

Royteane said:
I plan to have it as real workboot-safety toe. Single cel is strong enough for accidentally drop of 5-10kg box?

you mean you'll actually use these for work???!!!

in that case, double celastic is probably in order. But keep in mind that even single is pretty stinkin heavy duty (especially if you get leather lined). My SJs are single celastic and I would imagine it would take a Volkswagen to flatten the toes

Royteane · Jun 18, 2014

is it bad idea to use it as workboot? I currently use hiking boots but sole's glue start to separate after just 4months, so that I am looking for something suprr tough to replace it. is there bettrr choice?

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