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  1. fuzzyearlobes

    Highland and PW Minor-made footwear thread (no storm pictures)

    good to see there is some discussion here. I was the OP on Iron Heart forum. Quite frankly, Im baffled at the method of construction. The upper is stitched to the mid sole, as stated by many. However, the fake welt stitching and it being glued down is unacceptable in my opinion. OSB offered...
  2. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    the commando sole adds a piece of leather like you see on the eastwest boot.
  3. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    i would stay unlined for CXl and lined for others.
  4. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    dont bother with the Wolverine's. They are ballet slippers compared to Whites. The one pair I had for all of 2 days basically fell apart on my feet. Never looked back. Every pair I have handled at a tore left a lot to be desired in terms of execution and QC. YMMV, but I say bypass the...
  5. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    you get used to the weight, but they are heavy as hell when you first handle them.
  6. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    pretty sure thats a commando sole and not a 430. Not sure if they share the same model number or not, but they def. are different.
  7. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    my red dog rough outs at the 5-6 month mark
  8. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    what you have (and I have on mine) is the vibram half composition sole (or comp. half sole) using the Vibram 700. The half slip is what is pictured above a few posts back. Its essentially a wedge that runs from the heel to the arch. I dont know its purpose however.
  9. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    thats not a half slip Bingham although, that build is beautiful
  10. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    chromexcel is pretty oily, so a good brushing is generally sufficient. The color is irrelevant.
  11. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    there's a proper forum to sell your stuff. this is not it.
  12. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    pro's and con's dont really apply. Its more of a personal preference. Double midsole is raging in Japan, but its not necessarily better. It just creates a stiffer, more solid (less flexible) midsole. Same with the heel height. If you lower the heel, the arch seems a bit less intense, or so...
  13. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    the 269 is essentially a rubber version of a leather sole, meaning traction is at a minimum. I would go with the 430 personally on a bounty hunter, but thats me.
  14. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    BH is a SJ built on a SD last, so yea its a SD last. The toe is a bit exaggerated in this pic. Normally, the upturn isnt as severe as seen here, but it def. does it on its own. I think the lowered heel makes it seem a bit more pronounced.
  15. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    quick and dirty pic. awful indoor overhead lighting so I adjusted for it a bit. 8" BH with composite sole, heel lowered. Will most likely get a normal heel when I get them resoled. Oh, and this was natural edge.
  16. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    I have an 8" BH in black CXL. I will post pics later this evening
  17. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    dont do it, it will look foolish.
  18. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    I saw those natural semi dress'. I was about to bid but talked myself off that ledge...regretfully.
  19. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    Wow, those look great. I might have to get some of those. I really am interested in horsehide, but the natty cxl keeps looking better and better. I have natty oak street book makers trail oxfords, but I want a boot in natural.
  20. fuzzyearlobes

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    I dont think they will do this willingly on their Hathorne line though. I had to get a C heel clamp put in. They wouldnt just resize it to a C.

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