White's Boots
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Finally got around to ordering my first pair of White's. Bounty Hunters, black cxl, pretty standard. Loving the look and fit so far. Still getting used to the high arches.
Urbanwoodsman, this is your fault / thanks for the recommendation.
Interesting. What size are these?
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My brown smooth BHs.. Had these delivered just before Christmas last year.. Wore them 3-4 times a week since then..
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Anyone know where I may do a resole for the heel for whites? The guy that I've always done my red wings with in singapore only has topy heels, and I've taken the chance of me being back in singapore to resole.
However, I don't find that the topy heels are of that good quality. I've been trying to find deadstock cats paw heels but to no avail. Any suggestions guys? Maybe a suggestion to a particular heel that I may buy?
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@louisbosco White's use Quabaug heels and they are quite available online a good cobbler should be able to do a nice job with them.
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@EastWest thanks for the tip mate. but i haven't been able to find them. a search for quabaug heels gives me all sorts of unrelated cement companies…
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Anyone know where I may do a resole for the heel for whites? The guy that I've always done my red wings with in singapore only has topy heels, and I've taken the chance of me being back in singapore to resole.
However, I don't find that the topy heels are of that good quality. I've been trying to find deadstock cats paw heels but to no avail. Any suggestions guys? Maybe a suggestion to a particular heel that I may buy?
A suggestion - vintage, but new, cat's paw heel's are available all over ebay. Here's a brand new set of them for $8.99 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cat-s-paw-rubber-heels-in-box-/131422923119?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e996aa96fEdit: those are a small size, but you get the point. They have dozens of sizes on ebay for $9-12 USD
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cheers! @Seth
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For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?
I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.
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@louisbosco check http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com out
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I have/had two pairs of Viberg service boots on the 2030 last and two pairs of White's Semi-Dress on the Swing and standard lasts. All size 10, all fit well.
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Wore these beauties today and had some fun in the snow. I had treated them a couple months ago with LP and the water just beads right up like a freshly waxed car.
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For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?
I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.
I have/had two pairs of Viberg service boots on the 2030 last and two pairs of White's Semi-Dress on the Swing and standard lasts. All size 10, all fit well.
Fully with Chris on this. Viborg use UK sizing which is one up from US, and White's size on the large side. My White's are a 10.5 and so are my Vibergs.
