White's Boots

[bagley920]

http://littlejoesboots.net/boots/whites-boots

Looks like just a small selection online

[Dirty Denim]

God would I love that store to be local to me.  I'm itching for a boot shop like that.  Anyone know of a place that stocks whites in the NYC area?  I would love to try some on.  I'm thinking either a pair of semi dress whites or a pair of Viberg service boots.  What do u guys think would be a better buy?

[Chris]

White's are probably a better value.  Vibergs cost about 60-75% more, but I don't see how they can be 60-75% better boots.  The construction techniques are largely the same and in some cases (chromexel leather, Vibram soles) the materials are exactly the same.  I'm seriously thinking about getting a pair of Semi-Dress boots to do a side by side comparison with my Viberg Service Boots, (which I love, don't get me wrong) but I doubt I'll see a huge difference in quality.

[urbanwoodsman]

Just buy two pairs of whites instead of Vibergs.

In NYC, I believe these are it.
Whites- Graham Fowler
Viberg- Leffot, Freeman's Sporting Club

[Guest]

Because one can never have too many pairs of White's… Just got my new "distressed smooth leather" custom SD's in from Baker's. Here's the full config and photos. Click for higher-res:

Leather 1: Distressed Smooth Leather 2: Distressed Smooth Toe Vamp Leather: Distressed Smooth Toe Cap Leather: None Celastic Toe Box: Single Steel Toe: No Upper (Shaft) Leather : Distressed Smooth Leather Liner: No Thanks Back Stay Leather: Distressed Smooth Pull Loop: No Eyelet Color: Antique Sole Trim: Close Trim Eyelet Configuration : Hook and Eyelet Lace: Leather Sole: Leather Half Slip: No Heel Shape: Curve Heel Height: Minus 1/4" Last: Standard Midsole: Standard Midsole/Edge Color: Natural Size - Length: 11 Size - Width: D

[joesaintjohn]

Dude, those are so boss.

Look at Little Joe riding past "The Great Wall of Whites!"

[Friday]

Go with whites sal. Also don't cancelled out WESCO as well

[davito]

@Dirty:

God would I love that store to be local to me.  I'm itching for a boot shop like that.  Anyone know of a place that stocks whites in the NYC area?  I would love to try some on.  I'm thinking either a pair of semi dress whites or a pair of Viberg service boots.  What do u guys think would be a better buy?

Sal buy those you feel comfortable with. Best is always trying on in person. Good luck

[Seul]

Still got that itch for some rough out Oxfords…

[EastWest]

EastWestApparel's opening it's electronic doors just after Xmas Seul and would be happy to price up a build a boot Oxford for you in the meantime if the itch needs a proper scratch

[Seul]

The itch can't afford any kind of scratch right now… But probably will be buying from you somewhere in 2k13...

[Friday]

Looking forward for the opening as well..

[EastWest]

Ah it's tough having a purchase in mind that you have to be good about!

[supersalami]

the beautiful contrast between the bull hide and brown dress

scuffing showing some beautiful lighter shades

[thomasnunnally]

Love that last pic!

[demonito]

brown dress is really nice!  better than cxl or other leather for me.

[supersalami]

@demonito:

brown dress is really nice!  better than cxl or other leather for me.

Haha thank you! I'm glad I made 1 good choice on this boots then!! Haha

I've been having cracks on my leather midsoles.. are those normal? I applied a coat of obernauf but to no avail they are still turning lighter and cracking….... Should I put on more? Or leave it?

[Chris]

Pics of said cracking?  Probably not a big deal, but that's just a guess…

[nicecrackaction]

@supersalami:

the beautiful contrast between the bull hide and brown dress

scuffing showing some beautiful lighter shades

very very nice pair of SJ's!

[demonito]

for me obenaufs are not so good i suggest you use pecards. use a heat gun or a blow dryer and heat up the part of the boots you need to moisturize and then  put pecards  and then heat it up a bit youll see the difference

whites actually use pecards!