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    TinMan
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 22 Apr 2010

    so far I am diggin the CXL it has a nice semi satin sheen to it…....  I will not have to even break these in they were comfy as soon as I put them on.  Might be a little long, but nothing a thin insole can not fix or a thicker sock.

    Hectic I do not have anything in the dress black to compare.  If I was out stompin shit and kicking ass I would probably get something a little more beastly and I would get a 8 or 10 inch, but for the purpose of this shoe I think the CXL will be good to go for cruisin around the office.  time will tell...

    Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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      Megatron1505
      見習いボス
      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

      Type of leather is a matter of personal taste in my opinion, CXL evolves quicker than dress or oiled leathers, but looks equally as nice. Just think of it like fast(er) fade denim  🙂

      Also, unless you're very rich, or an actual woodland fire fighter/ logger, I don't see why you should be looking for the toughest work leather. We buy $450 - $800 boots so we can wear them with our expensive, well made jeans and shirts and jackets. It's more about the craft, the look, and the feel rather than whether we can dig a ditch and cut down a tree in them surely? And craft, look, and feel are very much matters of taste, opinion and subjective reasoning….i.e we're all different.

      Having said all that, I do kinda like the fact that if the urge took me to dig a ditch, or cut down a tree, that my gear would be upto the job. I like to see the Rick Owens/ Dior/ Hedi Slimane wearing loons do that !!!!!  😠

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

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        hectic
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        @Giles:

        Not that you may give a toss, but I love cxl.  I love the way it self heals, that is why one of my next Aero jackets/shirts will be oil pull (same technique)…..

        Of course I give a toss, thanks for the info.

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          demonito
          Joined: 27 Apr 2010

          how long have you guys actually worn a cxl leather o your work boot? i wear mine walking, biking, and working in construction. anyways yes i agree wearing cxl leather on a jacket , wallet and belt even bags theyll look great!  but when on your feet exposed to all these chemicals and you need to start cleaning them with all these leather cleaner you will know what i am saying

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            ronaldlsh
            Joined: 7 Mar 2010

            I love the black cxl because of the brown edges. I dont think any other black leather can offer that. Or am i wrong?

            THE RAW WAR

            @ronaldlsh:

            > Just going to keep wearing IH.

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              demonito
              Joined: 27 Apr 2010

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                ronaldlsh
                Joined: 7 Mar 2010

                Btw, i was talking about the edges of the cxl leather. Not the edge of midsoles.

                THE RAW WAR

                @ronaldlsh:

                > Just going to keep wearing IH.

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                  Megatron1505
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                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                  My SD's are tomorrow being shipped to James Taylor and Sons of London, to have a second leather midsole, and a Vibram composition half sole fitted. The cost is a bit harsh (£120 with return shipping), but they're the only cobbler to respond with a confident "yes we can do that attitiude". The response from other cobblers has been kind of "we'll have a go at it if you want"…...not inspiring. I'll post pics upon their return, which should be 2 weeks(ish).

                  Americana work boots, rebuilt by a traditional English shoe makers, now owned and operated by Germans, to a style more popular in Asia.  😉

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

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                    Omega Man
                    Haraki san Student
                    Joined: 15 Jul 2010

                    @Megatron1505:

                    Americana work boots, rebuilt by a traditional English shoe makers, now owned and operated by Germans, to a style more popular in Asia.  😉

                    Sorry Mega, had to quote this.  This is true for so many things.

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                      allenp24
                      Joined: 27 Feb 2012

                      Love all the White's talk. Thought I would share some pics of my smoke jumpers..

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                        hectic
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        Thanks for sharing allenp24. What are your denim tastes?

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                          allenp24
                          Joined: 27 Feb 2012

                          @hectic:

                          Thanks for sharing allenp24. What are your denim tastes?

                          I love rigid slim fit jeans.

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                            demonito
                            Joined: 27 Apr 2010

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                              Megatron1505
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                              Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                              Some beautiful pics on this page  😘

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

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                                urbanwoodsman
                                Banned
                                Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                Anyone ever order these custom Baker's Boots/Shoes by White's?
                                Seems like a slightly cheaper alternative to the regular White's. And with the Coupon Code "TWITTER" you can get an extra $12 off plus free shipping I believe. Is a machine stitch down sole so much worse than the hand sewn version?

                                "White's quality and craftsmanship and at a lower price than the traditional smoke jumper because of machine stitch down saves from labor intensive hand sewn welt construction."

                                The collar is a bit weird but I think it would be comfortable.
                                http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/bakers-stitch-down-hiker-by-whites-boots/

                                http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/bakers-oxford-by-whites-boots/

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                                  Megatron1505
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                                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                  I'm going to be ordering those oxfords with my next pay packet. Looks like a good summer shoe to me.

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

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                                    urbanwoodsman
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                                    Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                    @Megatron1505:

                                    I'm going to be ordering those oxfords with my next pay packet. Looks like a good summer shoe to me.

                                    I can't see how these would be that much different then all those pretty Vibergs besides being about half the price. $288 shipped, I mean come on. That's quite a deal. A custom shoe/boot that can be 2-tone. They're about the same price as Red Wings.

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                                      Megatron1505
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                                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                      I totally agree, Viberg quality for Red Wing price, it's a no brainer  🙂

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

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                                        urbanwoodsman
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                        It says they will be on the build a boot site soon. Will be cool to see these on there.

                                        Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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                                          TinMan
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 22 Apr 2010

                                          does anyone have a pic of White's red dog silicone leather?  I already want another pair of whites lovin my new boots.  I have had no issues breaking them in.  the arch ease feels real good on my feet.

                                          Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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