White's Boots
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That's the desert sand roughout, isn't it? I really like that one, especially with the honey lug sole.
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To whom it may concern (e.g. those waiting for boots!) I checked in with Kyle on the White's I ordered 7 weeks ago and was told another 2-3 weeks. 8 weeks was bad enough but what can ya do?
Damn, that sucks. I ordered my boots March 28th and UPS says they will be here this Thursday, which will be exactly 8 weeks from order to door.
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OK, new boots!
Leather or nylon laces?? Hmmmmmm. Nylon definitely easier to use. Had a little trouble getting the leather to stay in the hooks.
Fit is perfect - but will have to get used to the pronounced arch. Even though these are single sole, unlined and soft toe, they are still heavier than I expected. Not a bad thing - I'm just surprised how substantial these boots are. Basically they ROCK. Very happy, worth the long wait.
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Leather!!
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Amazing boots there Bluegrass!
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Bluegrass, are those 1/4 lowered heels? also what made you choose 8" instead of 6"? Congrats, they are nice.
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Hi all, has anybody get and pics/ experience of SD's/ SJ's in suede/ roughout without celastic toes, so a soft toe? Rare I know and they may not work and will ask Whites about any downsides but fancy the idea for myself and stock. Cheers J.
Took me quite a bit longer to get the pics onto the computer, and they aren't suede/roughout, but here are a couple for you.
This is a Semi-Dress with a Swing last. These are my go to work boots, well, as much "work" as I do, anyway. They fit really well and are super comfortable, but if I were to do it over, I would get a celastic toe and a different last. The Swing is super roomy in the toe, which makes them look a bit clownish. I much prefer the look of my Viberg service boots. But, maybe the ugly girl will win my love with her great personality.
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are those bullhide?
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Yep, moon grey bullhide. I was a little ambivalent about it when I ordered, but I like it quite a bit now that I have the boots.
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^ should be natty cxl, yes!
oh, and I vote for leather laces as well.Yep nat. cxl - they are like "butter" :). Spent all day in them - still getting used to pronounced arches - but I can tell they are sized perfect. Amazing how much they soften up and mold to your foot in just a day. I tightened the laces 2-3 times throughout the day, and they have settled quite a bit.
These are 6" (not 8") and yes it's 1/4" lowered heel - they still give me quite a lift (and I'm already 6'7"). I sweated over every detail, but I'm relieved it all worked out - no regrets. Gonna stick with the leather laces (thanks Finn) and based on Rocket's advise that they will get easier to "handle" - they are still pretty hard to get in the hooks.
Check out the well-worn nat. cxl belt from Hollows Leather
- I expect the boots will darken up some like the belt. Overall a very satisfying purchase!
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I got confused on the size of the shoe because of the extra hook, most 6" bounty hunters have 3 hooks, but yours has 4. Probably because you have huge feet.
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Good eye shiv, you're right - I see I have 4 hooks. Size is 12.5 D.
Good stuff, BG! Those should look great in a few months! And if you decide you don't like them send them my way cause we're the same size!
