White's Boots

[Chris]

For the environment you described, I wouldn't recommend the chromexel.  It's nice, but not the toughest leather.  The red dog should withstand a lot of abuse.

[EastWest]

You might also want to look at the dress, oil tan and smooth leathers, the latter two are heavy duty and all take pounding very well.

[JCMx800]

I have the Reddog RO and Black Smooth/ Oil RO on on my boots, I waxed the Reddog RO and it became very soft but still very thick, the Black RO was so stiff, needed some time to break in, and it´s still not fully broken in.
IMO you should go with the Smooth/ Oil leather, very nice stuff!
Distressed Smooth is very nice too, thick but very dry.

[BRGRKNG]

Thank you all, that nudge in the right direction helps a lot. I will just try to google those different leather options and see if pics come up. Also, JCMx800 since you said the black RO was tough I actually may get my first pair in Red Dog, and since I want to order another if I like them, may do the next in all black RO and just wear them on mostly welding days at both shops. Do you have any pics of yours?

Also, does anyone know what leather was used on the second pair that I posted that I found on instagram?

Thanks a ton for the help.

[TH3515]

@BRGRKNG:

Also, does anyone know what leather was used on the second pair that I posted that I found on instagram?

My guess is the brown smooth, aka brown oil tan. It is usually a bit duller when new (mine was, at least) but can develop that shine with a little wear and care. It's one of the standard leather for Smokejumpers and it's really tough and thick. For comparison, heres a pic of my Farmer/Rancher in brown smooth:

(for some reason the pic appears upside down….)

[JCMx800]

Waxed RD RO

RD RO vs Black RO

[Bluegrass]

BRG, you could consider a waxed black roughout as well if you like that look.  I really like JCM's waxed red dog. And for sure roughout can take a beating - I've read it actually resists scratches and cuts more than the smooth leathers.  The pic you posted looks like a lace-to-toe cougar, but it could be a LTT SJ with a wedge sole.  Hard to tell…

[beeetus]

I also waxed my RDR and then roughed them up again with a suede brush. Really brought out that nice red color I was really hoping for when I first ordered them.

[Bluegrass]

Pics!

[BRGRKNG]

JCM thanks for the pics. Only bad thing is they pretty much ensured I will be purchasing another pair of black boots. I was trying to avoid that but I think black RO vamp and shaft, with black dress counter on lace to toe Cougars would be amazing. I will probably do that as my second pair, thinking I need Red Dog Silicone smoke jumpers first for work.

Thank you all a ton for your help. Im sure I will have a few more questions before the final build before purchase though.

[Megatron1505]

imo, less is more. I consistently sing the praises of the dress leather because in my experience it is Whites most durable leather and ages really well.

When all the CXL boots have long since been retired I look forward to continuing to shine up my Bounty Hunters and laughing like a drunk pirate.

[JCMx800]

Glitter sparkly laces, yay or nay?

[Giles]

You know the answer, Im sure….

[Friday]

Yay!!!

[Anesthetist]

Nice!

[Megatron1505]

Perfect, where to cop?

[Seul]

You'll make your boots cry.

[Megatron1505]

Bounty Hunters, dress and rough out.

[Sugar Mountain]

Nice shine on the toes there - the boots are really looking great with wear. Have they had a resole yet?

[Megatron1505]

Not yet, the heel is in need of doing in the next 6 months or so but the main seems good for a while yet.