White's Boots

[daizawaguy]

Im 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.

[Megatron1505]

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.

[4c]

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.

[daizawaguy]

Ah, thats 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!

[demonito]

[Bretro_]

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?

@demonito:

[bornheim]

Just started breaking these in…

[Bretro_]

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?

[emceeQ]

Really digging that leather combo.  Great boots…

[Giles]

Ah emceeQ, you made it home…...

[bornheim]

@Bretro_:

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?

@emceeQ:

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 & Hooks

A couple more pics:

[emceeQ]

That really is a fantastic looking build…

[specmvl]

Beautiful build, Bornheim. Brass eyes, laces and edge work perfectly with the leathers.

[4c]

clean looking boots!

[derivative666]

Very classy build

[Giles]

Watch this space….A customer (and forum member) and I are discussing a black/brown Viberg service boot......

[superfuzz]

Shouldn't we watch the Viberg thread then?

[Giles]

You will get pointed to the right place when we have a build finalised…..

[superfuzz]

Just bustin your chops, G!

[skaterpunk437]

Hey looking into Whites semi-dress boots and had a question on the different leather options what are the differences in durability and comfort for the different types of leather ? I am overwhelmed by the options for leathers (colors and animals)