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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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    • GilesG
      Giles
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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
                    Chris
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                    Yeah, those are 8".

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                    • O
                      Omega Man
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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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                        @Omega:

                        @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
                                  joesaintjohn
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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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                                  • seanoconoS
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                                    JSJ, here's a suggestion:  Why don't you start a "back-out reserve list" – similar to the way Volcano did with the BANGLU-1 "V" preorders -- just in case any of the 50 aren't able to follow through?  This way, it won't take up any more of Mega's time, and he can just consult your list if he needs to fill a few spots.  First come, first serve basis via PM to get on the reserve list.

                                    Obviously, if Mega doesn't approve, then shut it down.

                                    If this works for you, I would like to be #2.

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                                    • joesaintjohnJ
                                      joesaintjohn
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                                      Blackout list -
                                      1.) JSJ
                                      2.) Seanocono

                                      Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        How to measure boot height….

                                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4485.msg238374#msg238374

                                        "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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                                        • supersalamiS
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                                          anyone knows what length laces fit 6" plain toe white's?

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            I already have a couple of reserves  😞

                                            My order is in, now the wait begins  😠

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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