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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015

    Heavy Weight Contests & Competitions
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    • seawolfS
      seawolf
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      @madmonday:

      i am in the minority were i actually polish my boots & do shoe trees & all that rubbish.

      Me too 🙂

      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

      @zeebeeleather

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      • derivative666D
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        @Finn666:

        @madmonday:

        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?

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • Finn666F
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          @derivative666:

          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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          • Finn666F
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            also i´ve found a nice comparison between the different heel shapes heights (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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            • ChrisC
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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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              • GilesG
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                Personally, I think the lowered sole looks wrong & the "proper" height sole is the proper height for a reason…..

                Edit.  Chris got in first and I suspect the end result is nowhere near as comfortable....

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • ChrisC
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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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                  • seawolfS
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                    Agreed.

                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                    @zeebeeleather

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                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                      Some basic Whites boots info here.

                      http://www.bakershoe.com/attribute-details.cfm/brand/whites-boots/

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                      • tatmantallT
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                        The lowered heel looks off to me but hey… To each their own

                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                        • O
                          Omega Man
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                          @Finn666:

                          #8 burgundy cxl, lace to toe, etc.!

                          What is the height of these boots?  6 or 8 inches?

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                          • derivative666D
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                            8" I believe

                            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                            • ChrisC
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                              Yeah, those are 8".

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                                @Chris:

                                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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                                • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                  @Finn666:

                                  #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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                                  • derivative666D
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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"

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                    • seanoconoS
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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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                                      • natehateN
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                                        http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/bakers-custom-bounty-hunter-by-whites-boots/

                                        what size shoes do you wear?

                                        don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                                        • seanoconoS
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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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                                          • joesaintjohnJ
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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?

                                            Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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