White's Boots

[bagley920]

Maybe I just can't visualize things well but the build-a-boot system leaves a lot to be desired

[unharmed]

It's a long way from perfect for sure. I find I have to look at pictures from the web at the same time as some of the images in the tool look nothing like the real thing.

[Chris]

@unharmed:

Whites wanted me to MAIL actual pieces of PAPER to them so I'm going through Bakers instead.

They can't have you scan & email the foot tracings?  That's what Viberg does with customers that are unsure of the correct sizing.

[unharmed]

No, apparently not. The only other option was fax.

[hectic]

Unharmed - I discussed doing the fax thing but in the end laborious conversations about other boot fits sufficed. I did do measurements and then emailed them too (using a foot tracing on paper).

[hectic]

What we really need a laser modelling system that then emails the dimensions to them. Let me just fire up the RepRap….(I wish).

(In general I think there is a lot to said for a combo of old school artisan workmanship plus uber tech.)

[Chris]

Huh, that does sounds a bit… 20th century.  Guess you get old school logistics to go with your old school boot construction.

EDIT: hectic, I actually knew a last maker that was working on a system like that.  You plugged in your various measurements into his website, picked a last style, (e.g., Munson last) and then the program modeled a custom last in 3D and CNC'd it for you.  I'll have to see if I can find that website again.

[SpaceGnome]

@unharmed:

Whites wanted me to MAIL actual pieces of PAPER to them so I'm going through Bakers instead.

I mailed my tracings to baker's to get fitted:)

[SpaceGnome]

i still think they need to get those foam foot bed molds that Becks Boots uses.  No f*cking around with a spouse to get her to hold the pen totally vertical, just step in the mold and send it off!

[hectic]

cool, Chris, I would like to know more about that.

[Megatron1505]

Got another pair of Hathorn boots to pick up from Urb whilst in NYC next month 

[Finn666]

@Megatron1505:

Got another pair of Hathorn boots to pick up from Urb whilst in NYC next month 

you bastard want to share any pics along with us matey (or even urb?)?

[Megatron1505]

You'll have to ask Urb about that man, but basically they're exactly the same as his but slightly more beat up. They were very cheap, and will make great daily beaters for work 

[Finn666]

damn, i really think i need to up my ebay game…:D

[Megatron1505]

Here's the listing….

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320959612285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1204

They're more than likely going to be a little big for me, but at that price I can either layer with thick socks for winter, or give them to my cousin for Christmas as he is always fiending over my Whites 

[Finn666]

90$?…wtf? 
sometimes i hate having "normal" feet

[Chris]

@hectic:

cool, Chris, I would like to know more about that.

Turns out the guy I was thinking about closed down his business and is now the Head Lastmaker at Nike.  Found a video of the system he was working on, though.

Based on the date, I'm going to guess that nothing ever came of it, unfortunately.

[bagley920]

Or Nike is using it and has a patent on it…

[Chris]

Doubt they have the patent, unless they bought it when they hired him.  Seems like it would be in their interest to put some money behind the system and license it as broadly as possible.  That way people could buy online (directly from Nike) far more easily.

[urbanwoodsman]

Here you go Mega, some quick pics.

My new pair vs. old style pair