HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015
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i am in the minority were i actually polish my boots & do shoe trees & all that rubbish.
Me too
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you are killing me.
really not my intention buddy…
just thought i should share as many pics of different BH´s (different leathers!) as somehow possible...it really helps me to decide, so i also hope that it´s going to help you guys as well!?
and since i´m at it...more natty cxl love (just for you MM
) klick for enlarge!
same pair as posted before. first pic (new), last pic (posted yesterday)
edit:
last pic (6months from first to last pic, 5months of actual wear)These are unreal what is this makeup?
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These are unreal what is this makeup?
the key bits are:
- All natural cxl
- 6" height
- 1/4" lowered cuban heel
- natural sides
- brass eyes and hooks
- no celastic
- standard trim
- 430 sole
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also i´ve found a nice comparison between the different heel
shapesheights (sth. i wasn´t aware of tbh.)!Double Midsole + 1/4 Inch Lower Heel (Left) vs Double Midsole + Standard Heel Hight (Right)
Double Midsole + 1/4 Inch Lower Heel (Left) vs Single Midsole + Standard Heel Hight (Right)
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Lowered heel throws off the balance of the boot, IMO. Especially with the double midsole. I wonder how it affects the feel.
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I was thinking the same. I know that lasts are built with a certain alignment; move it too much up or down and it throws off the weight distribution and balance. I don't know how much leeway there is, though, and I doubt White's would allow anyone to alter it if it weren't within acceptable parameters. Nonetheless, the standard height looks better to me.
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Some basic Whites boots info here.
http://www.bakershoe.com/attribute-details.cfm/brand/whites-boots/
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The lowered heel looks off to me but hey… To each their own
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8" I believe
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Yeah, those are 8".
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I was thinking the same. I know that lasts are built with a certain alignment; move it too much up or down and it throws off the weight distribution and balance. I don't know how much leeway there is, though, and I doubt White's would allow anyone to alter it if it weren't within acceptable parameters. Nonetheless, the standard height looks better to me.
Could be the case. But I heard the arch on White's boots is high, lowering the heel (1/4 inch) may help those with flatter foot/feet.
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@Omega:
#8 burgundy cxl, lace to toe, etc.!
What is the height of these boots? 6 or 8 inches?
Maybe I'm wrong…
Pretty sure the above boots are 6"
Believe these are 8"
Believe these are 10"
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Shane's right they are 6" just looked earlier in the thread they are shown next to sd's and they are 5"
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Can someone direct me to the correct link for the White's Bounty Hunter boot builder through Baker's site? I don't think I'm finding the right one. I exchanged emails with a rep at Viberg today, and it doesn't appear they can make a boot large enough for me. On to plan B: trying to find a White's boot in a large enough size. I should try and contact Kyle, right?
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what size shoes do you wear?
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Thanks, Nate. I guess I did find the right one. They definitely could use a v2.0.
My true size is a 15.5 US, but I usually go with a 15 because companies rarely make half sizes past 13. Sometimes I go 16, depending on the model. According to the Viberg rep. I corresponded with, the largest last they have is the 2030, which runs up to a 13.5 UK = 14.5 US. I can go down a half size, as they will stretch with time, but a full size is just too much (or should I say "too little").
Evidently, their custom boot builder is woefully out of date as well. The don't have several of the leathers, or sizes, listed on their site – just an FYI. It's best to email them directly if you aren't going to order through G.
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Really bummed I didn't get in on this. I'm jonezing for a pair of green with natty shaft tall boy hunting boots with a beefy sole. I'd love to see the carnage they'd take and the tender love they'd recieve. 51? Peas? Pretty peas?