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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
          IHUK Crew
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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…

              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

              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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                          • pillowPANTSP
                            pillowPANTS
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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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                                Time12
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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
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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
                                          IHUK Crew
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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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                                          • Megatron1505M
                                            Megatron1505
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                                            ^ Absolutely agree.

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

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