White's Boots
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Im pretty much in full agreement with bluegrass, tho ill add my two pesos:
I think I see a speed hook on the left boot. Also, to me those look like single midsoles (brown stained or nicely aged natural) with 269 outsoles (I spot some slight black edge on the soles, and the pinstripe line through the heel). Also, due to the wrinkling around the ankle, I think they may be unlined. If I could recommend; if you're going with the dress leather, I'd suggest getting them lined. I have a pair of SDs being remade (in brown dress) that were originally unlined, and seeing as I had the chance to redo them I chose to go for leather lining for the extra $35. ( just makes the boot feel a bit more substantial IMO)Regardless, they're a classic build; you'd get a hell of a lot of wear out of them!
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Salud, mi amigo!
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My SD in dark brown and black cherry water buffalo, although the two colure are now pretty indistinguishable…
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They are doing well, thanks, a little daring on the color front, perhaps should have left the suede out. I didn't realize that the CXL, with almost green hues, would be that different to the suede, but I can live with it. How are yours fairing? I did get some white leather laces from Baker`s, and I think this combo should be stunning…in fact, might lace them up now...
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I`ve just put the new laces through…here we are.
Not everyone`s taste, but with a pair of selvage denims and white oxford shirt in the spring, I think I made a good choice...C&C?
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don't white's get you to go through a pretty full on fitting process ie. sending in traces of your feet etc to ensure you get the right sized boots?
They did that to me and I got stuck with a boot one size too big. Damn annoying, and the next pair a half size down drowned me too, and that ended up costing me two pairs of boots. Fortunately the market for resale is good here, but nothing beats a fitting in the real thing. I`m afraid a tracing is always erred on the large size, as its easier to say "keep the boot and wear a thicker sock"…
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I
m a half size up to an english UK shoe, and 1/2 down from a RM Williams (though I wear the F and not the G width) , if that helps, but as I say, there is no beating a true fitting, as the arch support in the Whites in uncompromising if its not perfect, and the most comfortable boot in the world if its spot on. -
Both pairs of SD's look great, I love the way that buffalo creases up with wear.
For my perfect Whites sizing I go half a size up from my UK size. I'm a UK10 so I order a US10.5.
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Love your taste in boots daizawaguy.
Been having a similar experience with the navy CXL… Slight yellowing overall with browning in the heavy wear points. They’ve been holding up pretty well and breaking in wonderfully. I’m thinking about using blue lace project laces myself… But then again it would be really cool to get those white laces and dip them in indigo.
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Ah, that
s what causes the slight greenish tint, the aging causes some worn areas to brown, Ive noticed that on mine. Sp great to have boots that get better with age…Lovely original companions for denim! -
Now, that's an evo pic! You ever dub them
Also, pls refresh my memory the last and leather type on these. Look like standard SJ last made with harvest RO?
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Lowered block heel looking proper- congrats on a fabulous looking pair! Think the brass hardware really make the boot pop. Btw- these soft toe? Also, is the leather combo brown dress x British tan?
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Lowered block heel looking proper- congrats on a fabulous looking pair! Think the brass hardware really make the boot pop. Btw- these soft toe? Also, is the leather combo brown dress x British tan?
Really digging that leather combo. Great boots…
Thanks for the comments!
Actually, these have a standard height block heel (and it just goes to show how photos can be deceptive). I didn't want to risk messing with the "arch ease" set-up by lowering the heel, and thought that if for some reason the standard height didn't work out I'd just have the heel lowered by a shoemaker. But the standard height feels perfect. Comfortable straight out of the box.
I originally specified the upper with Brown Smooth (oil tan), but then changed my mind and switched to brown chrome excel. I also asked for the back strap in black. I'm glad I went with the full boot in CXL (although I have a few pairs now) as I like the way it moulds and wears. Also, I'm surprised at how substantial the lining is… like everything else about the construction of the boot, its heavy duty.
Here are the full specs:
Custom Semi Dress
Last: Standard
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Brown Chrome Excel
Toe Vamp Leather: Black Chrome Excel
Leather Liner: Cream
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe
Heel Base: 90 Degree Blocked off Heel
Heel Lifts: Standard
Midsole: Single
Edge: Brown
Sole Vibram 269
Sole Trim: Close Trim
Hardware: Brass Eyes & HooksA couple more pics:
