White's Boots

[riffblaster general]

My SJ's are distressed rough out so I'm not sure I want another pair in that leather.  I was eyeing up the black cxl with black soles on the bakers site too and I really like those.  Too many choices!

[Bluegrass]

@Finkster:

Agreed! - awesome black RO's …
A pair of White's is still absent in my boots collection.  reflection

White's are so comfortable - the "arch-ease" is genius imo.  Most comfortable boots I own by far.

[riffblaster general]

ok… now i need sizing advice guys.  I have a 9D in the SJ but I'm gathering that the Oxford fits very differently.  Generally get a 9-9.5 in RW (9 with no added insole, 9.5 with).  9 in Alden TruBalance.

any and all advice appreciated @Max Power @Megatron1505 @JCMx800

[Max Power]

I can only advice I'm a 10,5E in the Whites Oxfords. All my RW's are 10,5D, my Viberg Service Boots are a 10. Hope this helps.

[JCMx800]

I am a 8.5 in SJ SD and the Oxford last

[Megatron1505]

@riffblaster general , the oxfords fit about half a size up from SD's Nate.

[riffblaster general]

Thanks guys

[EastWest]

Riff, agree with Mega above, length is similar but a D is narrow so half size up or 1 width wider.

[riffblaster general]

@EastWest:

Riff, agree with Mega above, length is similar but a D is narrow so half size up or 1 width wider.

thanks.  my pair of SJ's is actually the distressed roughout pair you did with no toebox in a 9D.  What do you recommend for the oxford?

[EastWest]

Stay the same length, just wider, E should give you enough. The thick distressed leather with the 2021 makes it so stiff to begin with but with Black RO they should be a bit more pliable out of the box. 9E.

[Max Power]

White's Bakers Oxfords Smooth Distressed Rough Out, worn around 1 year.

[EastWest]

Always great to see a pair with wear Max.

[riffblaster general]

@EastWest:

Stay the same length, just wider, E should give you enough. The thick distressed leather with the 2021 makes it so stiff to begin with but with Black RO they should be a bit more pliable out of the box. 9E.

thanks!!

[louisbosco]

resoled this pair of about 5 years old whites with brass tokyo. now with vibram 700 and cats paw heel. looks good as new now

[den1mhead]

^^Gorgeous Boots and the new soles look great^^

[louisbosco]

@den1mhead thanks mate..

[riffblaster general]

measurements sent for oxfords.  stoked.

[riffblaster general]

Order placed!

[ilovesharinfoo]

Here are my three pair of White's:
Semi Dress in black Horween Chrome Excel with a single leather outsole, Cuban heels.

Then two pair of Bounty Hunters, both with Cuban heels.
6" medallion toe cap in brown Dress leather with white liners and half soles. All eyes with no hooks.. I am not a fan of hooks.

And my newest.. 7" Bounty Hunters, but lace to toe and also full eyes. It makes it take a lot longer to put them on and take them off, but I find it easier to tension and more comfortable. Plus they just look better IMHO. These ones are also black Crome Excel, with black leather lining.

They all look really clean still as I take super good care of them. Brushed after every wear, then treed to rest.

[Beerhammer]

New cougars are in….the "dark brown" french calf turned out a lot lighter than I envisioned....

Whites cougar.
6"
Turn up last - C641
British tan upper
Brown french calf vamp and counter
tan leather lining (i highly recommend this as it is free and absolutely beautifully done)
Pull loops yes
single celastic toe
Brass eyelets and hooks
Roll top
Bellows tongue
Single midsole with halfslip-natural
Vibram 2021 sand
No toe cap
Close sole trim

Just a note for those that have trouble getting their whites on and off: You can actually order a different style of tongue called a "bellows" which for me eliminated all problems. You can see an example of in the far left pair of the topdown pic above.