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    Bluegrass
    Joined: 25 Jan 2013

    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.

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      jdl1279
      Joined: 3 Jan 2014

      I think you made the right choice.

      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

      last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 04:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Chris
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

        @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:

        last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 05:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          4c
          Banned
          Joined: 26 Nov 2013

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

          last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 06:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Snowy
            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

            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.

            last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 06:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Bluegrass
              Joined: 25 Jan 2013

              Agree.

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                4c
                Banned
                Joined: 26 Nov 2013

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

                last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 20:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  jdl1279
                  Joined: 3 Jan 2014

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

                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                  last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 20:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Bluegrass
                    Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                    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

                    last edited by 18 Jan 2014, 21:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Sopiarz3
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 29 Jan 2013

                      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

                      last edited by 19 Jan 2014, 20:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        4c
                        Banned
                        Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                        about 3+ weeks–- very fast!

                        sounds like a nice build Sopiarz3

                        last edited by 19 Jan 2014, 20:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Bluegrass
                          Joined: 25 Jan 2013

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

                          last edited by 19 Jan 2014, 20:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            aho
                            Joined: 22 Dec 2013

                            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 😉

                            last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 03:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              tigerpac
                              Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                              ^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.

                              last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 04:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                aho
                                Joined: 22 Dec 2013

                                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… 😉

                                last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 04:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  tigerpac
                                  Joined: 18 Apr 2012

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

                                  last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 04:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    CLJ
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 26 Feb 2012

                                    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.

                                    last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 11:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Bluegrass
                                      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                      I've seen that before too, but can't recall where.

                                      I have SD/BH, 461 and SJ, and the biggest difference is the SJ is more square.  I mean they are all clearly work boots but I guess you could say the SJ looks more like a construction boot (or of course a fire-fighter's boot) vs. something you'd see on a farm.

                                      My Uncle was a farmer before he passed and he always wore Knapp boots which are very similar to the BH.  He always had two pairs, one for work and one for "dress" - only shoes I ever recall seeing him wear.  When the "work" pair wore out he'd buy a new pair and those would become his dress boots.

                                      last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 15:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        JCMx800
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                                        Not as red as I thought, I like!


                                        Next boot will be a White´s Cougar for the spring, just waiting for the paycheck 😛

                                        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                        XXX

                                        last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 16:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Bluegrass
                                          Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                          JCM, what is that, harvest or red dog roughout? Love it.  Congrats!  Is that a smooth red leather tongue?

                                          Aho, here are 3 lasts compared… bottom SJ, left is BH/SD, right is SD C641 (upturn toe).

                                          last edited by 21 Jan 2014, 17:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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