White's Boots

[Bluegrass]

Fuck it, I'm keeping them.  By the time I spoke to Josh at Baker's I'd already decided to keep them - but he was real nice, said White's does not generally like to do a soft toe in bullhide since its so soft it collapses almost immediately, and he thought I'd like this better.  I suspect he's right - I'm happy - minor freakout.  You spend all the time deciding what to do, it can make you kind of nuts.  Wore them tonight, real comfy just like my others.

[sirxlaughs]

They look excellent.

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[4c]

good choice Bluegrass

soft toe bullhide picture hear: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whites-Boots-Semi-Dress-Black-5-top-size-9-5-D-/310814655705?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item485dff44d9&nma=true&si=LFaJB5RJ%252BoDJxXBi4s0b3CAk8P0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

BTW: my boots have been sent from bakers to be delivered this Tuesday… and they weigh 8 pounds!

Edit: Took another look and it says 8.8 pounds!

[Bluegrass]

Wow, thanks for sharing that - the toes do look "mushy" and they are brand new.

And good Lord, I just checked, and mine were listed as 7 lbs!  Cant wait to see those babies.  Tuesday will be here in no time.

[jdl1279]

I think you made the right choice.

[Chris]

@Bluegrass:

White's does not generally like to do a soft toe in bullhide since its so soft it collapses almost immediately, and he thought I'd like this better.

He's right…
@Chris:

[4c]

Either smashed boots or very over-engineered moccasins…
If Iron Heart made moccasins…

[Snowy]

The entire issue could have been avoided if Baker's had called/emailed you before building your boot, or even before shipping, or even by including a note letting you know. Whilst sensible, it's not a great demonstration of customer service.

[Bluegrass]

Agree.

[4c]

+1
That being said… if lace to toe soft toe is a bad idea I hope they change my order. 

[jdl1279]

Given how the break over on a boot like that is pushed toward the toe, it might actually accentuate the problem.

[Bluegrass]

If its a thicker heavier leather you should be OK.  I've never seen a pic. of a soft toe lace to toe boot.  It's just so hard to tell with custom boots, you never truly know what it will be like until you open that box.  Here is another soft toe Smoke Jumper, obviously thicker leather than bullhide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151999717002281&set=o.198093005548&type=3&theater

[Sopiarz3]

sent my order in to bakers today.  These will be my first MTO boots. Whats the lead time currently for these?

Custom Semi Dress by White's Boots
Toe Bug Stitching: No Thank You
Midsole: Single
Pull Loops: No Thanks
Toe Bug Stitching Color: Does not apply
Hardware: All Brass Eyes
Upper (Shaft) Leather: British Tan
Sole: Vibram 700
Size - Width: B
Last: Standard
Heel Lifts: Standard
Leather Liner: Tan
Edge: Brown
Size - Length: 10
Toe Vamp Leather: British Tan
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe
Heel Base: Standard
Sole Trim: Standard Trim

[4c]

about 3+ weeks–- very fast!

sounds like a nice build Sopiarz3

[Bluegrass]

Nice, you will be happy.  I got mine in 3-4 weeks. They always say 8 at Baker's.

[aho]

Can anyone speak to the advantages of a Smoke Jumper versus Bounty Hunter and vice versa (ie: standard last vs semi dress)? I'm sure the differences are minimal and subjective at best, but I'm having a tough time deciding which to get. From my understanding the main thing is more room above the toe box etc. on SJ's.
Example:
Smoke Jumper: http://store.whw.jp/?pid=41993162
Bounty Hunter: http://store.whw.jp/?pid=47912275

I'm leaning towards straight up Smoke Jumpers on a 6 inch height, much like the first pair in black above. However why the popularity towards Bounty Hunters? Is it just the cleaner lines, slimmer profile? Sorry, I know this question gets asked a lot

[tigerpac]

^Yes, cleaner lines and slimmer profile.  It is by no means a slim profile, but a little more adaptable to non-firefighting situations.  You'll love either though.

[aho]

Thanks tigerpac, I tend to like the fuller/more "bulbous" look of the SJ's and the build on the Warehouse site I linked to is increasingly becoming my "grail" pair (heck, they ARE my grail pair). It should help round out my collection too as I have Farmer Rancher's with a flatter soft toe. Just need the 6 inch SJs, a pair of SD's and Roughout SJ's and I'll be content…

[tigerpac]

Sounds like you've got it figured out - go get em!

[CLJ]

IIRC there is a picture diagram with the shape/features of all the Whites lasts. Anyone know where I can find it? Poked around with no success.