White's Boots

[Ragehaver]

@TH3515:

Interesting. What size are these?

10E

[Anesthetist]

[mowgli222]

My brown smooth BHs.. Had these delivered just before Christmas last year.. Wore them 3-4 times a week since then..

[louisbosco]

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?

[EastWest]

@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.

[louisbosco]

@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…

[Seth]

@louisbosco:

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=item1e996aa96f

Edit: those are a small size, but you get the point. They have dozens of sizes on ebay for $9-12 USD

[louisbosco]

cheers! @Seth

[NorthernVictory]

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.

[davito]

@louisbosco check http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com out

[Chris]

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.

[Anesthetist]

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.

[Megatron1505]

@NorthernVictory:

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.

@Chris:

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.

[Bluegrass]

@NorthernVictory:

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.

@NorthernVictory I go 1/2 size up on White's.  Viberg (2030, 2005, 2045) size 12, White's (SJ, SD) size 12.5D.

[louisbosco]

@davito Cheers man, i will..

[jdl1279]

I find Canadian makers typically run 1/2 size difference…though no experience with Viberg. Boulet, Sorel, Canada West I'm a 10.5. Whites, Chippewa, Olathe and many other US makers I'm an 11. Seems to be a consistent difference with the experiences I've had

[hajduk]

@NorthernVictory:

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 own the IH04 tagged UK9D last 310 and White´s SJ tagged US9D.
believe or not, both feel absolutely same on my feet. i go with thick socks. both last are wide.
hope it helps a bit.
talk to @EastWest , Jamie. he owns some Viberg, i think. and he is Mister White´s Boots here in Europe

[EastWest]

Cheers @hajduk, I think

I've got Viberg 2030's and 2040's and take an 8-8.5 in the Semi Dress, I go with 8.5 in SD's mostly because I like the extra toe room and the arch supports the rest but and 8 fits like Viberg as Mega above.

[ElChingon7]

Added a 4th pair.  Just a few days over 4 weeks from order to door.  I was nervous about the color, but it turned out just like I was hoping.

Compared to the brown smooth and black, these are much softer.  I'll have them broken in by the weekend 

Custom White's Smoke Jumper:

• SKU: 400VLTT
  Last: Standard
  Toe Vamp Leather: Classic Brown
  Upper (Shaft) Leather: Classic Brown
  Height: 10"
  Counter Leather: Classic Brown
  Leather Liner: Cream
  Toe Cap: Medallion Toe Cap
  Toe Cap Leather Color: Classic Brown
  Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe
  Steel Toe: No Thanks
  Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks
  Top: Cut Top (standard)
  Midsole: Single
  Edge: Natural
  Sole: Vibram 430
  Lace Design: Plain Toe

[Bluegrass]

Sweet!