White's Boots

[supersalami]

sorry i've asked so many times.. but i'm still really lost on what leathers to get. i'm looking for a brown leather that can take alot of beating and will still remain beautifully brown.

[bagley920]

Do you want it to remain more new looking or age over time?

[supersalami]

i guess age. but i'm not sure if it could hold up with my usage. my red wing 9111s are covered in scratches from daily activities.. and i'm not the most careful with my shoes.

[bagley920]

I think the dress leather is the best over time. As far as what can take a beating the best? Anyone?

[Megatron1505]

For a beating, definitely, 100%, dress leather. The only problem is that it is so dark, it is almost black, but it does age really well.

Try PM'ing Ed (Demonito), I know he rates the smooth leather too, and I know people also like Bullhide for durability.

[supersalami]

will the dress leather age from almost black to brown?

[derivative666]

Brown Dress Leather

[Megatron1505]

@supersalami:

will the dress leather age from almost black to brown?

Difficult question, which depends mainly on how often, and what you treat the leather with, and how long you are willing to age them.

[derivative666]

I've noticed with wear the brown is starting to peak through on areas that are getting scuffed.

[bagley920]

@derivative666:

I've noticed with wear the brown is starting to peak through on areas that are getting scuffed.

Was gonna say the exact same thing

[supersalami]

@derivative666:

I've noticed with wear the brown is starting to peak through on areas that are getting scuffed.

oh damn!!! i'm def gonna get myself a pair in brown dress then

[illumin8em]

[Dirty Denim]

Perfection!

[Lucifer]

Brown dress vs. brown smooth vs. brown horsehide? For durability? Comfort?

[Megatron1505]

I still go with brown dress, but I have absolutely no experience with the horsehide, only what I have read.

[SpaceGnome]

I think horse hide is slightly more durable, but in boot applications, I dont think it would make much of a difference.  I also think the grain structure on HH is a bit tighter than standard cow.

[illumin8em]

@Dirty:

Perfection!

thanks. i tell my girlfriend that all the time

[derivative666]

^im taking my leather laces out and going back to original that is such a classic look

[bagley920]

I like the original cloth laces much better myself but they don't seem to sell them anymore.

[Giles]

Whoever owns these, please give me the spec.  I need them NOW…....