Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[MadM]

Hi everyone,
I thought it was time to say hello..
I have been reading this thread for a while now, which resulted in 3 pairs of Whites boots. After getting the first one (perfecly fittet threw Bakers) i realized that i would never go bak to "normal" shoes.
For now i have an 8 inch workboot on the swing last, a bounty hunter in black dress and a SD in natural CXL on the classic last. theire all the same size and do all fit very good. This thread has been a huge help in making those choices.

 

[RockyMountain22]

Thanks, appreciate it!

Raminwhites--

I really like your configuration, indeed classy. My 6" F-R par in distressed look downright plain in comparison! It is a fantastic leather. I've never even considered the toe caps, but your build has me wondering why not?

Cheers!

 

[Raminwhites]

Raminwhites--

I really like your configuration, indeed classy. My 6" F-R par in distressed look downright plain in comparison! It is a fantastic leather. I've never even considered the toe caps, but your build has me wondering why not?

Cheers!

Glad to be helpful, cheers!

 

[Raminwhites]

Hi everyone,
I thought it was time to say hello..
I have been reading this thread for a while now, which resulted in 3 pairs of Whites boots. After getting the first one (perfecly fittet threw Bakers) i realized that i would never go bak to "normal" shoes.
For now i have an 8 inch workboot on the swing last, a bounty hunter in black dress and a SD in natural CXL on the classic last. theire all the same size and do all fit very good. This thread has been a huge help in making those choices.

You are a lucky man!

 

[mr. burns]

Hey guys, guess what, my third pair of whites just arrived today. Wow! What can I say, wow, this time I figure the size perfectly, now I know what you guys mean, fits like a glove. It's just so comfortable right out of the box, and I really love the distressed smooth leath, feels rich of oil, thicker yet still supple for my taste, and the vibram 430 feels some how softer than my one year old whites, not quite sure about that, maybe they changed the ingredients a bit, and the leather lace is better than before, not as thick, so now it can fit the speed hook perfectly. I am just so excited, some quick snaps to share.

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Nice build. Similar to mine in some ways and it's crazy seeing new distressed smooth now. After 2 years and some Obenauf's, mine look more like brown smooth. It's crazy how much the leather changes over time, but is tough as nails.

 

[bellyhungry]

Joining the White's band wagon courtesy of Lost & Found:

 

[apocalypsem3]

Are MP boots fully lined?

 

[mlwdp]

Joining the White's band wagon courtesy of Lost & Found:

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You could've gone through Bakers and made your own, saving $200 with proper fitting. But they look great regardless! Welcome to the SJ club. Be prepared for the discomfort during wear if you've never worn an SJ before with standard last.

 

[chicken1616]

Yes, if you Obenauf distressed it will end up like smooth brown, which I don't mind. I just got a pair of distressed Packers, which I am Blackrocking. It seems like it will keep the character of the distressed that way.

 

[seidel1910]

Hi all,

I'm new here, after lurking around learning from everyone for a few weeks. Currently have a pair of Bounty Hunters in distressed smooth that I love. I'm kind of interested in getting another pair in LTT (my favorite lacing configuration by far), but I've never seen a pair of BHs in that configuration before. Has anyone else?

Thanks!

 

[andy b.]

Hi all,

I'm new here, after lurking around learning from everyone for a few weeks. Currently have a pair of Bounty Hunters in distressed smooth that I love. I'm kind of interested in getting another pair in LTT (my favorite lacing configuration by far), but I've never seen a pair of BHs in that configuration before. Has anyone else?

Thanks!

Bounty Hunters aren't offered in LTT. When I asked about that a few years ago I was told it was due to the last used, and a LTT BH would just be a LTT Smokejumper in 6" height.

 

[seidel1910]

Bounty Hunters aren't offered in LTT. When I asked about that a few years ago I was told it was due to the last used, and a LTT BH would just be a LTT Smokejumper in 6" height.

Thanks, Andy. Good to know - guess I'll be looking at SJs instead!

 

[honestpanda]

I’m interested in a pair of MP Boots and I’m not sure in sizing. I’m about a 10 brannock and size between a 10 and 10.5 in sneakers, a 10 in Truman and a 9.5 in Vibergs 2030. What would you recommend?

 

[Royteane]

I’m interested in a pair of MP Boots and I’m not sure in sizing. I’m about a 10 brannock and size between a 10 and 10.5 in sneakers, a 10 in Truman and a 9.5 in Vibergs 2030. What would you recommend?

I'm about your size 10E brannock 10-10.5 sneaker, 10e Allen edmonds. I'm 9.5e in Whites.

 

[ghkdlcm]

Hey guys, I apologize in advance if this question has been asked before. I tried to comb through all the 600 pages, but oh well.

I don't have White's boots yet, but I am really interested in having a semi-dress ordered according to the following specs. It surprisingly hasn't been that easy to find images that match closely what I would like to order (specs that are the most important to me are bolded):

Item: White's Semi Dress Boots
Leather: Dress leather
Color: Black
Celastic Toe Box: None (unstructured toe)
Eyelet Color: Black
Eyelet Configuration: Eyelets & Hooks (or all eyelets)
Sole Trim: Close Trim
Sole: Vibram 700
Heel Shape: Block
Heel Height: Minus 1/4 inch
Midsole/Edge Color: Black
Semi Dress Last

Does anyone either own similar boots or have access to such images?

Thanks!