White's Boots

[leej0101]

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?

[Giles]

No - def not

[Chris]

Nah, those are still in good shape.  No need to send them back until it's time to resole them.

[bagley920]

Boots get dirty…

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[misterjuiceman]

What are you doing to try to clean them?

[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.

[misterjuiceman]

@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.

[Megatron1505]

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 

[pillowPANTS]

Here we go again…..

[Megatron1505]

But he promised 

[pillowPANTS]

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

[Megatron1505]

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.

[Time12]

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

[Time12]

[Time12]

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.

[Time12]

[Chris]

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.

[Giles]

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

[Megatron1505]

^ Absolutely agree.

[Time12]

Even with hindsight being what it is, I am glad my build happened the way it did. Because I was on the fence, I think if I had gone with the standard height, I would have questioned my decision. I am glad I was able to feel both and solidify the decision for the final build.