White's Boots
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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!
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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.
Hi Chris,
Much appreciate the extra effort to get the pics uploaded. Your not a town centre human statue by any chance are you? The colour combined with the laces lends itself nicely to the job
Thanks, gives me a good idea of how the toe will developer. I feel a personal order coming on. -
8 weeks to the day.
