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    • Megatron1505M
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      New Smoke Jumpers on their way to me  😘

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

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      • daveD
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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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          Nicecrackaction - is that the dark brown wayer buffalo (think it is) or the light brown with dark brown midsole? Either way great make up. The none smooth leathers that Whites offer look really good.

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          • nicecrackactionN
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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 Leather

            best

            "A man of eighty has outlived probably three new schools of painting, two of architecture and poetry and a hundred in dress."
            (Lord Byron)

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            • B
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              Thanks - still not sure if its water buffalo or bull hide!?

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              • S
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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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                • Megatron1505M
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                  It is Bull Hide.

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

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                  • Megatron1505M
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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

                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whites-Semi-Dress-Boots-8-5D-similar-Viberg-Wesco-/200690947520?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item2eba1cd5c0#ht_500wt_1205

                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whites-Boots-Semi-Dress-Bullhide-5-top-size-8-5-EE-/170751399706?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item27c193971a#ht_5176wt_1190

                    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.

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

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                    • TinManT
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                      @barun:

                      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.

                      Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                      • thomasnunnallyT
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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.

                        Out with the new! In with the old!

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                        • TinManT
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                          @barun:

                          nice pick up, well done sir… they really are damn comfy aren't they?

                          mega are those antique colored eyelets or brass colored.

                          Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                          • TinManT
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                            @thomasnunnally:

                            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…....

                            Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                            • hajdukH
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                              it is a recent model.
                              the classic work´s one.
                              check on bakers shop.
                              cheers.

                              "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                              • madmondayM
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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

                                head high, middle finger higher

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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  @TinMan:

                                  @barun:

                                  nice pick up, well done sir… they really are damn comfy aren't they?

                                  mega are those antique colored eyelets or brass colored.

                                  Mine are antique TM.

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

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                                  • TinManT
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                                    @madmonday:

                                    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

                                    I just read the villian thread…... very sorry to hear about your troubles Monday!! I could say more but, it has already been said.

                                    Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                                    • TinManT
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                                      White's Semi-Dress ·       
                                      Leather 1: Black Chrome Excel by Horween ·       
                                      Leather 2: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
                                      ·        Toe Vamp Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
                                      ·        Toe Cap Leather: None
                                      ·        Celastic Toe Box: None
                                      ·        Steel Toe: No
                                      ·        Upper (Shaft) Leather : Black Chrome Excel by Horween
                                      ·        Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                      ·        Back Stay Leather: Black Chrome Excel by Horween
                                      ·        Pull Loop: No
                                      ·        Eyelet Color: Antique
                                      ·        Sole Trim: Standard Trim
                                      ·        Eyelet Configuration : Hook and Eyelet
                                      ·        Sole: Vib 700
                                      ·        Half Slip: No
                                      ·        Heel Shape: Block
                                      ·        Heel Height: Standard
                                      ·        Last: Standard Semi Dress Last
                                      ·        Midsole: Standard
                                      ·        Midsole/Edge Color: Brown

                                      What do you guys think about the boots I just ordered from bakers?  I am still a little indecisive on the heel, I went with the block heel, but taper heel looks good also….... can not decide.  any input?

                                      Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Sounds good TM, they should look pretty similar to mine apart from a different sole, and hooks and eyes.

                                        On the heel issue, I prefer the standard tapered heel. I think it adds to the sleek look of the boot.

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

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                                        • TinManT
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                                          @Megatron1505:

                                          Sounds good TM, they should look pretty similar to mine apart from a different sole, and hooks and eyes.

                                          On the heel issue, I prefer the standard tapered heel. I think it adds to the sleek look of the boot.

                                          in that case I will like them.  After bakers receives my tracings and measurements they will call to confirm size.  I might change my heel to the tapered heel, it is growing on me.

                                          Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                                          • TinManT
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                                            Monday,

                                            I still feel bad about my post for Barun, feel like I poored salt in your wound!!  You are good man karma will reward you.

                                            Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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