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    Lucifer
    Joined: 31 Aug 2011

    Sometime this year, I'm going to buildaboot a black, captoed semi dress. Still undecided on black chromexcel vs. black water buffalo though .. thoughts?

    Seize the day and don't you cry.

    last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 08:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      Go with the chromexel.  I've never been very impressed with water buffalo.  It's thin and easily scratched and scarred.  The chromexel probably doesn't polish up as nicely, so if you want the boots for dressier occasions, it might be a better choice, but for just knocking around in everyday wear, I'd pass.

      last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 08:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Lucifer
        Joined: 31 Aug 2011

        @Chris:

        Go with the chromexel.  I've never been very impressed with water buffalo.  It's thin and easily scratched and scarred.  The chromexel probably doesn't polish up as nicely, so if you want the boots for dressier occasions, it might be a better choice, but for just knocking around in everyday wear, I'd pass.

        Ah, I lived under the impression that water buffalo had to be extra thick and strong, learn something every day, thanks for the heads up!

        I'm going to use the boots for work, complementing my brown chromexcel alden indys for when I wear black denim.

        Seize the day and don't you cry.

        last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 09:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Red Dog Rough Out, Oxford…

          Even more beautiful than the smooth Red Dog imo…

          last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 14:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Finn666
            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

            wow  ???…pretty badass imo!

            last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 14:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              LandoCal126 0
              Banned
              Joined: 2 Oct 2009

              holla they yours or just an image? Looks like I need to find another boot/ shoe to create for myself as these are becoming more popular around here…

              last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 14:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Guest
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                Nah, not mine. Most of em are from rakuten… Just window shopping atm.

                last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 14:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  hectic
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                  What is this chromexel/Horween thing please? Is it preferable.

                  Is it super shiny? I dont want super shiny.

                  (Feeling lazy, want spoon feeding, sorry)

                  last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 18:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    hectic
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    Actually, just saw Jestre's, not too shiny at all.

                    ETA: Its all good, I basically want what Jestre has got.

                    last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 18:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Megatron1505
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                      Dont blame you H, Jestres are great.

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

                      last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 18:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        hectic
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        Kyle at Bakers is recommending that I go 12D (same as I take in RW Iron Ranger). Please could someone back this up so I am doubly reassured? (I.e.: someone who wears both brands?)

                        Thanks much

                        last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 20:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          Personally, I find Whites a shade bigger than Red Wings (comparing SD's to GT's), but not so much that it would be a worry. Go with Kyles advice  🙂

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

                          last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 20:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            hectic
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            Nice one Mega, appreciated

                            last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 20:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              hectic
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                              My spec:

                              White's Classic Work Boot
                              Size - Length 12, Sole Vibram Composition Half Sole, Heel Lifts 1/4" Lower, Edge Natural, Upper (Shaft) Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Midsole Single, Toe Cap Leather Toe Cap (only available on plain toe style), Leather Liner Tan, Sole Trim Close Trim, Toe Vamp Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler), Size - Width D (medium), Hardware Antique Eyes & Hooks, Celastic Toe Box Single Celastic Toe, Lace Design Plain Toe, Counter Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Height 6"

                              last edited by 23 Feb 2012, 22:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                demonito
                                Joined: 27 Apr 2010

                                told people again and again chromexcel is crap pls listen to  me

                                last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 00:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  dave
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 8 Mar 2011

                                  I like the HH more, but I wouldn't call the CXL crap 😕

                                  last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 01:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    crankyfart
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 17 Feb 2012

                                    @demonito:

                                    told people again and again chromexcel is crap pls listen to  me

                                    care to explain? 🙂

                                    make peace, not war. <3

                                    last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 02:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      lowk
                                      Joined: 9 Dec 2010

                                      @holla:

                                      Red Dog Rough Out, Oxford…

                                      Even more beautiful than the smooth Red Dog imo…

                                      thought red dog  rough out looked more like this…

                                      last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 03:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        demonito
                                        Joined: 27 Apr 2010

                                        compare cxl to dress leather

                                        cxl fucks up and breaks easily and gets old faster than dress/oil leather or any other leather from whites/horween

                                        compay lw boot sin black cxl and sd in water buffalo/dress leather same age same wear same resoled by okuyama see to compare

                                        ive to talk guys at whites and viberg and i get the same comments

                                        last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 03:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          hectic
                                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                          @demonito:

                                          told people again and again chromexcel is crap pls listen to  me

                                          So do you mean CRAP, or crap relatively? Given that most people are not stomping out forest fires with their boots is there really an issue here?

                                          Please can you clarify your above pics/description? What is the bad thing? How old are these boots and what type of wear pattern/frequency have they had?

                                          Thanks

                                          last edited by 24 Feb 2012, 09:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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