White's Boots
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@CLJ:
@CLJ:
Has anyone done a Whites build with steel toes? I'm hesitant to include this feature but it would open them to all work environments for me. Not a fan of the way the steel toe in my current work shoes creases them.
I do have a pair in steel toes! What would you like to know?
Is there any deformation in the leather because of the steel toe? Is it comfortable ?
Here they are after 3 months. Comfortable… idk I have nothing else to compare to. But they haven't caused me any walking difficulties or any difficulties at all actually.
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WOW…... those are natural CXL??
yes!
Those natural CXL Nomads are the shiz!
…and yes!
i´m not really that into engineers, but i´d definitely buy a pair of those one day!...hey ss…what kinda leather is that used for the toe vamo and counter? looks pretty interesting imo...
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Looks like brown dress for the vamp and brown bull hide for the counter, but I'm no expert.
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I wouldn't want my boots to look like that after just couple of weeks…instant patina...
Feeling you…
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I'm not really getting the whole Natural CXL buzz myself either, but I am in the minority.
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I think the Natural CXL looks good initially, but I'm not so sure about how it will look a few years down the line. Guess the contest will help me with that concern.
Still trying to figure out a build that will make me happy. Not used to working with a deadline on boot makeups. Damn you and your contests, Mega. And the discount that I'm to weak-willed to pass up…
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Man up Fake-Tex
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Using it on the shaft of the boot should allow it to age more slowly, at least compared to the toe vamp and heel counter, since they're the areas that'll see the highest wear.
I'm pretty much set on a two-tone boot with the natural CXL used for the shaft, so I'm hoping that's the case, but if not it doesn't matter, I can always try something else on my next pair
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Man up Fake-Tex
I have a pair of Semi Dress scheduled to be delivered tomorrow and I want to verify that I've got the sizing down. Once that happens, I'll get serious about ordering.
Jerk.
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Reply #1977 from Finn I wonder how long that person wore those & what was done in them. I've a pair or two of boots made out of Natural CXL & although I will admit I take care of my goods . . . they look nothing like the leather in that image. they almost look like they have been polished or something that made them darker in a pretty uniform manner.
very curious.
still trying to decide what boots to commit to . . . .
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Just make sure to request the celastic toe box; that will keep them from flattening out.
Can't help you with the last, sorry.
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natural cxl basically just turns a rich brown when its aged. My OSB's are about as dark a pair of natural cxl as I have seen. I like them, not sure I would want a 8"+ boot n them though…
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Chris - you cool with sharing some sizing info when you get your SD's? thx…
Reply #1977 from Finn I wonder how long that person wore those & what was done in them. I've a pair or two of boots made out of Natural CXL & although I will admit I take care of my goods . . . they look nothing like the leather in that image. they almost look like they have been polished or something that made them darker in a pretty uniform manner.
very curious.
still trying to decide what boots to commit to . . . .
gonna see if I'm able to get more infos from the guy…give me a day or two though!
really would be interesting to know though...btw. you unsure about the make up or are you thinking about a different boot/style?
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thanks for getting the additional info finn. i'm very curious about the care of those boots. although, it might just be my screen as the computer & the camera has been known to sometimes play tricks on me.
unsure about the boot i want to wear for Mega's-foot-wear-jamboroee. needs to be a pair of boots that i will wear at least three times a week for two years (no he hasn't put up any rules or anything just something i want to do). that's a hell of a commitment for me.
was thinking of going through my archives & seeing if there is anything that should be given a second shot at the spot light.
to get back on track, i have a pair of white's incoming that i have been meaning to build for some time. will post an image when they arrive & have to give big kudos to that kyle as the guy is really helpful & gets back to you pretty quickly. he's also honest about what he can & can not do which is rare.
