White's Boots
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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….)
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Waxed RD RO
RD RO vs Black RO
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Glitter sparkly laces, yay or nay?
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Nice!
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Perfect, where to cop?
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Bounty Hunters, dress and rough out.
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Nice shine on the toes there - the boots are really looking great with wear. Have they had a resole yet?
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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.
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Black dress is the tits.
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