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    Megatron1505
    見習いボス
    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

    Thank Ronaldish, it's about time that I give mine a service and put them away for the winter….the single leather sole doesn't like wet, frost, snow etc....

    You won't be disappointed when they arrive, Whites boots are absolute quality.

    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

    last edited by 6 Nov 2011, 18:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      ronaldlsh
      Joined: 7 Mar 2010

      At least about 4-5 weeks before they are made.. Damn, the wait is painful…. :-\

      THE RAW WAR

      @ronaldlsh:

      > Just going to keep wearing IH.

      last edited by 6 Nov 2011, 18:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        madmonday
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

        will be worth it when you get them.

        that's a really nice makeup on that boot.

        head high, middle finger higher

        last edited by 7 Nov 2011, 15:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          dave
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 8 Mar 2011

          The only bad (shocking would be a better word) part about White's is the arch height, especially on the smoke jumper.  If you have a low arch or just haven't worn boots that high before, it takes some getting used to while your feet stretch out.  They feel great after a couple of weeks.

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            Lucifer
            Joined: 31 Aug 2011

            @dave:

            The only bad (shocking would be a better word) part about White's is the arch height, especially on the smoke jumper.  If you have a low arch or just haven't worn boots that high before, it takes some getting used to while your feet stretch out.  They feel great after a couple of weeks.

            Is the arch so high that people with flat feet will have problems wearing them over time? My Alden Indys are pretty much completely flat and very comfortable for my flat feet.

            Seize the day and don't you cry.

            last edited by 8 Nov 2011, 10:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              dave
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 8 Mar 2011

              My feet aren't flat, but my dad's and sister's are.  I might have a lower arch than others as a result.  The SJ hurt like a sonuvabitch for about 2 months, but now they feel wonderful.  I kept another pair of shoes around just in case during the break-in period, but never had to switch.

              My only real criticism is they don't use a cork insole that will mold to your feet like Alden uses.

              You can also have the Whites lowered by a fair amount.  I think it's a 1/4" max, but it should make a pretty big difference.  The type of sole might matter too.

              last edited by 8 Nov 2011, 23:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                ronaldlsh
                Joined: 7 Mar 2010

                I did mine 1/4inch lower.. Luckily for me. My feet are pretty flat…

                THE RAW WAR

                @ronaldlsh:

                > Just going to keep wearing IH.

                last edited by 11 Nov 2011, 09:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Lucifer
                  Joined: 31 Aug 2011

                  Hmm, I think I have to go for a pair of semi-dress brown chromexcel captoes.

                  I wonder if it is possible to get custom options on the cap toe, like double stitching and another shape. I am in love with the cap-toe-shape on the 1000 mile limited edition.

                  Seize the day and don't you cry.

                  last edited by 11 Nov 2011, 10:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    smittybat
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 25 Jun 2010

                    Only customization of the captoe on White's Semi Dress is the "medallion" cap toe.  I know you can get this option through Baker's.

                    last edited by 11 Nov 2011, 22:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Lucifer
                      Joined: 31 Aug 2011

                      Ah, ok, thanks!

                      Seize the day and don't you cry.

                      last edited by 12 Nov 2011, 09:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        ronaldlsh
                        Joined: 7 Mar 2010

                        You might want to try buildaboot.com by bakers. Pretty fun website. I ordered my white's there.

                        THE RAW WAR

                        @ronaldlsh:

                        > Just going to keep wearing IH.

                        last edited by 14 Nov 2011, 16:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Lucifer
                          Joined: 31 Aug 2011

                          @ronaldlsh:

                          You might want to try buildaboot.com by bakers. Pretty fun website. I ordered my white's there.

                          Thanks for the tip! Been playing around a while now 🙂 Think I know what I want. Just have to wait to 2012 and a new budget year 😛

                          Seize the day and don't you cry.

                          last edited by 14 Nov 2011, 21:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Lucifer
                            Joined: 31 Aug 2011

                            Guys, what are the odds that White's will give you a "nice" price if you order two pair over the same configuration, only difference being black and brown chromexcel?  😛

                            Seize the day and don't you cry.

                            last edited by 15 Nov 2011, 19:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              Just ordered a pair of these…..

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                              last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 05:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                ronaldlsh
                                Joined: 7 Mar 2010

                                Looks good G. What leather is that? From?

                                THE RAW WAR

                                @ronaldlsh:

                                > Just going to keep wearing IH.

                                last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 06:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  Glacé Goat - I think…...

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    MastersOfDeath
                                    Iron Heart Deity
                                    Joined: 11 May 2011

                                    They look lovely G…..wish there was somewhere in the UK where one could try on a pair of White's 😞

                                    last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 10:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Megatron1505
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                      Beautiful G, SD's are by far my favourite boot.

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                      last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 11:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        MastersOfDeath
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        Joined: 11 May 2011

                                        Mega, were yours bought new? if so where did you pick 'em up from?

                                        last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 12:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          @MastersOfDeath:

                                          They look lovely G…..wish there was somewhere in the UK where one could try on a pair of White's 😞

                                          In a couple of months there will be, Gosport….But you'll need to be around a UK 9.5 or Japanese 27.

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                          last edited by 16 Nov 2011, 13:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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