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      aho
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      I agree, it's a good look. I also like it on LTT SJ's (ex. Ultrasound build):

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        OlafG
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        Found a pair of White's on eBay that might be my size, but I've never tried them before. Wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

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          leej0101
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          These went from this:

          to this:

          In a year. Can't seem to clean off the dirt anymore. They seem to have seeped into the leather. Do you guys think its time for a trip back to White's for some refurbishing?

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            No - def not

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • ChrisC
              Chris
              Raw and Unwashed
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              Nah, those are still in good shape.  No need to send them back until it's time to resole them.

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              • bagley920B
                bagley920
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                Boots get dirty…

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                If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                  misterjuiceman
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                  What are you doing to try to clean them?

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                    leej0101
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                    I'm using some foam leather shoe cleaning solution. Am able to get rid of the stains on the crepe sole but not the leather.

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                      misterjuiceman
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                      @leej0101:

                      I'm using some foam leather shoe cleaning solution. Am able to get rid of the stains on the crepe sole but not the leather.

                      If it's really bothering you, some saddle soap and then a decent conditioner should help. Be sure to condition after using the saddle soap.

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                      • Megatron1505M
                        Megatron1505
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                        I just dropped my oxfords off with a local cobbler who claimed that he could "make" me a black wedge sole which is far more durable than anything that vibram offer. Already preparing to throw them in the bin as soon as they are returned  😠

                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                        • pillowPANTSP
                          pillowPANTS
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                          Here we go again…..

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                          • Megatron1505M
                            Megatron1505
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                            But he promised  😠

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              Haha. Well i hope he pulls though for u dude. Couldnt handle another megaheart break over here

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                              • Megatron1505M
                                Megatron1505
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                                To be fair, after a close inspection of my Oxfords, they were so destroyed that I can chance the guy having a practice on them. If he's any good I'll let him re-heel my Bounty Hunters.

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  Like others I perused this thread and others for many hours to pin down the order I wanted to make. I finally made my order in November. Here is my build:

                                  White's Smoke Jumper Standard Last
                                  Leather 1: Brown Smooth
                                  Leather 2: Brown Smooth
                                  Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
                                  Toe Cap Leather: Brown Smooth, Medallion
                                  Celastic Toe Box: Single
                                  Safety Toe: No Thanks
                                  Heel Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
                                  Height: 10"
                                  Upper (Shaft) Leather : Brown Smooth
                                  Leather Liner: No Thanks
                                  Sole Trim: Close Trim
                                  Top: Cut
                                  Back Stay Leather: Brown Smooth
                                  Pull Loop: No
                                  Eyelet Color: Antique
                                  Eyelet Configuration : Hook and Eyelet
                                  Top Garment: Hook
                                  Lace Design: Plain Toe
                                  Lace: Leather
                                  False Tongue: None
                                  Sole: Commando Mini Lug Half Sole
                                  Half Slip: No
                                  Heel Shape: Block
                                  Heel Height: Minus 1/4"
                                  Last: Bounty Hunter (Semi Dress Last)
                                  Midsole: Standard
                                  Midsole/Edge Color: Brown
                                  Size - Length: 9.5
                                  Size - Width: C

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                                      Time12
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                                      After wearing them for a few days I sent them back to have a heel lift added. With the -1/4 heel it felt like I was tipping back in the boots. Since I got them back with the standard height it feels much more natural.

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                                        • ChrisC
                                          Chris
                                          Raw and Unwashed
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                                          The more I see if it, the more I'm convinced that lowering the heel on White's boots is a terrible idea, for exactly the reason you started.

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            My view - don't fuck with things made by people who demonstrably know what they're doing….

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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