White's Boots
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I gotcha. Whites has an option to double the mid sole i believe. I did a half composite, might go for a full sole when it comes time to resole them.
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Hmm, after looking at the different leather patches at white's webpage, the dress brown is very close to black, not a traditional "brown" really, I'm leaning a bit towards the distressed brown, which is lighter, but is this leather treated with anything that makes it less durable? anyone tried that leather?
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Hmm, after looking at the different leather patches at white's webpage, the dress brown is very close to black, not a traditional "brown" really, I'm leaning a bit towards the distressed brown, which is lighter, but is this leather treated with anything that makes it less durable? anyone tried that leather?
its really dark. When I was deciding on my leather, I was going between Dress brown, dress black and black chromexcel. The dress leathers were more scratch resistant, and seemed a bit more durable, but they lacked character. That might have changed over time, but they just seemed ordinary when new. Thats why I went with cxl. its a tough leather, but it seems to be more adaptive, and take on characteristics quicker and easier. If I was buying Whites for a pure utility work boot, I probably would not go with cxl.
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http://shop.imogeneandwillie.com/collections/whites-boots-for-i-w
+$200 mark up on some of those
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http://shop.imogeneandwillie.com/collections/whites-boots-for-i-w
+$200 mark up on some of those
That's what happens with "collabs."
I put it up for people who don't like to wait and can afford not to.
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http://shop.imogeneandwillie.com/collections/whites-boots-for-i-w
+$200 mark up on some of those
That's what happens with "collabs."
I put it up for people who don't like to wait and can afford not to.
Good point on the collab. Although I personally would not go for a collab if it didnt offer anything different or unique. Those are just run of the mill While's with a brand stamped on the insole. Awesome boots, nonetheless, but I dont see the value in $200 mark up. But, if you would have asked me at week 3 if I would want to pay an extra $200 to get them in a few days, I might have been singing a different song
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The boys…...
SD's, black dress leather
Oxfords, black CXL
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Slowly getting some wear: two-tone SJ's (Red Dog, Distressed):
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^very nice red dog is beautiful.
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guys i wanna get myself a pair from buildaboot.com but i don't really know what specs to get and what to avoid.. could i get some assistance?
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No problem.
Leathers
Ed will tell you to avoid chromexcel, and it does mark and scuff easier than most other leathers to be honest. I have oxfords in chromexcel and SDs in dress, of the two I would go for dress leather as it is much harder wearing and evolves beautifully.
The exotic leathers are really a matter of your personal taste, but be warned that water buffalo is very thin and can split.
Sole/ midsole
A double midsole will obviously give you a little more height, but can look a little "clunky". A leather sole is very popular, but can be not practical if you live somewhere wet, like me. I favour a vibram half sole, and a single leather midsole for versatility.
Style of boot is entirely down to personal preference, along with colour etc….
