White's Boots
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@dave: I agree about the Chromexcel boots from White's being way overpriced, but I got mine through their "outlet" on ebay, so the price was much better. On the other hand I cannot say Alden's tanker boots are a good alternative. While I am quite satisfied with the quality of their formal footwear (hell, I married in them!), I tried twice to get good Tanker's but found them to be of minor quality.
That said, not all the White's I have owned have been flawless and they are generally less attentive to details, than, say Wesco.
However, I love mine and am only selling that one pair because it's slightly too roomy for me. -
Some older ones, from left to right:
Farmer/Rancher red dog unlined, Smokejumper, lined, brown oiled smooth leather (same as above) and Packers, also brown.
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Some details of the aforementioned Semi-Dress in water buffalo, lined, double leather sole and 90-degree heel.
Those get the most use of the bunch, but the chromexcels are catching up.
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As for the two-tone boots, which are certainly not everyone's cup of tea, here is what inspired them (VintageEddieee* and some others take credit)
*http://vintage-edieee.blogspot.com/2008/08/whites-smoke-jumpers-edmond-custom.html
It looks like he had them re-soled at Okuyama San of Hukurokuju recently and you can see how they age:
http://vintage-edieee.blogspot.com/2010/12/beat-up-whites-smoke-jumper-okuyama-san.htmlA good overview of White's that are on the streets of Tokyo (and elsewhere) can be found on the above mentioned cobbler's site:
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Mega, you have too much black footwear. you need a nice alternative that will still mesh with your comfort zone. i think the boot i showed you is the way to go. it will age nicely a certainly darken up, they are very visually pleasing & from the looks of them will be a dream to wear in all sorts of weather.
nicecrackaction way to make your presence felt, & thanks for the photos of your great boots. i await your introduction post
** i just like to sell what i think is a dope product, unfortunately i won't be getting a pair of boots for a minute since my line up is packed & my bench is full of allstars waiting for playing time
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Monday, it looks like I have a pair of brown Smoke Jumpers on their way to me from NCA now to balance up with the black SD's. I am seriously considering Bounty Hunters, but now our new friend has satisfied my immediate craving, I might hang in until later in the year and do something a little special, in terms of a custom build.
I also have to remember to send my faithful SD's for a resole in Feb/ March.
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New Smoke Jumpers on their way to me
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That distressed leather is nice. If I hadn't just plunked down for the brown HH, I definitely would have gone for those.
@nicecrackaction I was just going by the base price of Alden's which is comparable to a base price of White's with no modifications. They both start at ~450 with cordovan costing about 200-250 more. I think the extra 250 is a function of supply and demand rather than relative quality.
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@big:
Nicecrackaction - is that the dark brown wayer buffalo (think it is) or the light brown with dark brown midsole?
Hi big truck,
here is the spec I sent to Baker's:
Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler), Hardware All Brass Eyes, Edge Brown, Upper (Shaft) Leather Brown Bull Hide, Size - Length 9, Toe Vamp Leather Brown Bull Hide, Size - Width EE, Sole Double Leatherbest
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Looks like brown bull hide to me. I had a pair in that leather for a while. I think the water buffalo has a smooth texture.
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It is Bull Hide.
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A couple of nice pairs of SD's, at quite reasonable prices for the condition and custom options, on a buy it now, US 8.5
Just a word on SD sizing, I am a true UK 10, and can quite comfortably wear a US 9.5 in Whites, they fit on the extreme large side in my experience.
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Should receive these from Bakers any time now…
I just ordered some Whites from Bakers…........ Wish I would seen yours, I can not beleive I missed the Whites Thread.
What last did you get, Smoke Jumper, Farmer Rancher????
What leather did you pick!! awesome color combo really like it.
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Tinman, as a quick note, I am almost 100% you will never get an answer from barun on this one (no need to rehash why). Hopefully, some other members can give you some insight on the boots.
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Tinman, as a quick note, I am almost 100% you will never get an answer from barun on this one (no need to rehash why). Hopefully, some other members can give you some insight on the boots.
Ok, I won't ask why…....
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Barun is a deadbeat lying, cheating, cutting corners bastard that will exploit any trust that is extended towards him. if it wouldn't cost me more to handle the situation than what he owed me i swear.
oh i don't like two tone boots, it is a nice make-up but just something about two tone
