White's Boots
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my black chromexcel. I like CXL, it does scuff easier but it has a character that the dress leathers seem to either lack or take much longer to develop. -
Regular White's (non-dress) leather is already rather soft considering it's thickness and keeping in mind it is not tanned and or stretched to death (like most fashion leathers). I agree that Chromexcel is tad bit softer and the depth of the color is quite amazing, but after I got a pair (which I love) I would not order another one in Chromexcel, since it need that much more care. Second from the left are black Chromexcel.
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same build up as my 4 year old jumpers
I think your boots below are the reason I got into this whole White's madness with a total of eight pairs so far (sold a few, bought some others, am pretty stable at the moment).
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Nicecrackaction, would it be possible for you to post any more detailed pics of your black CXL boots? Worn/aged pics of CXL seems kinda hard to come by….
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Nicecrackaction, would it be possible for you to post any more detailed pics of your black CXL boots? Worn/aged pics of CXL seems kinda hard to come by….
Here you are:
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awesome, thank you so much. They look great.
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Oh, lest I forget to ask…Megatron, when you have a chance, would you be able to post pics of your Bakers Oxford soles? I know I know, im a shoe pervert, but whatever. How stiff are the oxfords compared to the SJ or SD's you have?
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Tough thing to picture, but hope the is ok for you.
Just read your dilemma between the Whites and Vibergs oxfords, I can relate as I had the same issue.
I handled the Viberg version at 14oz in Berlin, and in my opinion they are not $200 better than the Whites/ Bakers.
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The SJs were by far the stiffest, I haven't found the Oxfords or the SDs to be stiff at all. However, the addition of a double leather midsole would stiffen then up.
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Thanks Mega. I'm most like,y going for the Bakers. Vibergs are dope but I can't justify close to $600 for an Oxford when Bakers are $300. I'm just concerned about the 2021 sole. I like it but have one on a pair of Redwings and it's super stiff. I almost wonder if the cobbler put an extra shank in there or something because I spoke with Kyle at Bakers the other day and he said they are normally really flexible and soft. Gonna start an Oxford fund, and try to earmark some cash from some other bullshit to get this ball rolling sooner than later.
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MTO, sorry man
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Honestly, I wish that I had gone for Red Dog rough out now, just looks so fucking good on the oxfords.
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10-12 week turnaround time for MTO's at the moment for Bakers (whites) :-\
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Honestly, I wish that I had gone for Red Dog rough out now, just looks so fucking good on the oxfords.
Im debating red dog or the standard distressed rough out. I like your black CXL's Mega, but my SJ/BH are black CXL, and I need to go another route for variety's sake.
I did really like Vibergs oxfords that are black CXL with rough out on the eyelet area. Looks pretty slick -
10-12 weeks turnaround = a-ok for me… Am I the only one who thinks 300 $ for these shoes is almost dirtcheap?.. I'm exaggerating, sure, but I'm certain you get a lot of fucking shoe for the money!..
Adjusted... PS: if I'm a 7.5 UK in Red Wing, 8 UK in Grenson and Tricker's; I'd be a 8.5 US in these right?..
Baker's Oxford by White's Boots
Size - Width D (medium),
Leather Red Dog Rough Out,
Hardware All Brass Eyes,
Sole Vibram 2021 Sand,
Edge Natural,
Size - Length 8.5 -
No way, they fit fucking huge, go a half size down from your Red Wing size.
