White's Boots

[EastWest]

@Seul:

You gonna import some Oxfords, perhaps?..

Hi Seul,

That's the aim at some point, keeping a list if the popular so any thoughts always appreciated.

J.

[EastWest]

@tmg:

Nice selection of boots Jamie, but I notice that they all share a (lowered) block heel - do you have any with the standard angled heel?

Hi tmg,

I maybe wrongly thought that it was a safe look for us Brits and Euro's. The next round of a bulk order I do will be more mixed up, colours and heels etc.. Plus am hoping people can build their own if they fancy. Same thing with the lowered heel, the standard is quite high as you know on all three styles, just though they looked a bit more everyday wearable lower. Trial and error

Cheers.

J.

[hectic]

I think its a good initial approach Jamie

[Giles]

I agree and that is because imo, your average European does not understand.  The "standard" whites heel is the standard because it is the comfiest for walking and standing around for long periods.  It is not style over practicality, it is the reverse.

[Megatron1505]

I agree from the point of view of an "uneducated" consumer, but I would hope the majority of people buying Whites (and similar brands) had done their research before purchasing. Personally, I think if a person is buying Whites boots, then safe might not be top of their agenda when it comes to buying Whites.

[tmg]

Thanks for the clarification Jamie, however I'm more interested in the standard heel for the reasons G stated, and also because, aesthetically, I think it suits some boots better (I'm thinking particularly of the SJ's).

[EastWest]

@Megatron1505:

I agree from the point of view of an "uneducated" consumer, but I would hope the majority of people buying Whites (and similar brands) had done their research before purchasing. Personally, I think if a person is buying Whites boots, then safe might not be top of their agenda when it comes to buying Whites.

All good feedback Mega, tmg & G, a bulk stock order for lots of people of varying tastes is always going to be a bit of a gamble, in retrospect and quite soon after I firmed up the order I regretted not putting any standard heels on and maybe a couple of double soles with vibram outers but we live we learn. I personally like the block lowered and there's been some interest already from those in the know so with a bit of luck when the site goes live enough will gradually sell to get more "interesting" styles in. Intending on being around for the long haul so I'll use what Inpick up from all your comments. Good to get the White's topic feedback from y'all. J.

[Chponglasia]

@Lucifer:

Yes yes yes yes:

Sorry if I missed this, but what are the specs on these?  They're fantastic!

[Lucifer]

Here is the spec:

Toe Cap Leather Color Brown Horse Hide,
Sole Vibram Composition Half Sole,
Size - Length 10.5,
Hardware Brass Eyes & Hooks,
Edge Natural,
Upper (Shaft) Leather Brown Horse Hide,
Midsole Double,
Pull Loops No Thanks,
Last Standard,
Sole TrimStandard Trim,
Toe Vamp Leather Brown Horse Hide,
Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler),
Heel Lifts Standard,
Size - Width E,
Toe Cap Leather Toe Cap (only available on plain toe style),
Celastic Toe Box Single Celastic Toe,
Leather Liner Cream

[SpaceGnome]

i think those look great Lucifer.  Good job avoiding the pull loop on a SD, looks much better without in my opinion.

[Lucifer]

Thanks guys! The boots after a day of use with some denim and leather company:

[tmg]

Smitten as I am with G's two tone Smoke Jumpers, this shot almost has me reconsidering my plans, they're superb!

[Lucifer]

I agree, naturally

Last pic of them in a while, I promise:

[Finn666]

@Lucifer:

I agree, naturally

Last pic of them in a while, I promise: for today:

please post more

[SpaceGnome]

The double midsole with the block heel and half comp outsole is balanced very well on a visual level. I like.  I think the double midsole makes the block heel work.  Usually I find the block heel to look out of place with the standard single midsole.

[hectic]

Yeah, wish I had gone for double mid-sole.

[SpaceGnome]

@hectic:

Yeah, wish I had gone for double mid-sole.

I might have a double put on when I get mine resoled.

[hectic]

Oh yeah, rebuilds, of course. Mild hassle from the UK but better than using a cobbler here…..

[Megatron1505]

Trust me, I know what a true statement that is man 

[SpaceGnome]

Mega, you have a double midsole on your armageddon boots right?  I know the outsole is pretty chunky but do you think the double midsole makes it super stiff?  Im wondering how a double sole breaks in over time…