White's Boots

[Matt]

Perfect.  Division Rd tried to put me in an 8.5 and I felt sketchy about that.  I filled out the questionnaire on the Whites site and it suggested a 9E.  I went to try some Smokejumpers on and they all felt awful.  So when I ordered from Bakers during the sale I talked to someone who said don’t overthink it, just go with your RW size.  Boom, he nailed it.

[Matt]

Do any of you have an opinion on lace length?  These are very long and have to wrap around the ankle once.  I’m inclined to cut them but wanted to ask here first in case the extra length could serve a purpose I didn’t think of.

[SKT]

Don’t know about the laces but I’m happy to hear about the sizing. I did an order with Baker’s and went with RW sizing as well. Still nervous but less so now. How’s the arch feel?

[Matt]

Not bad at all.  If I had sized down I don’t think it would have hit my arch the right way so if you do end up with extra toe room keep the arch length in mind.  @Nik provided some excellent guidance on how to analyze a Brannock measurement.  He told me to go with the longer of the two lengths between foot length and heel to arch length.  I went 1/2 down from that and got right where I needed to be.  But don’t let that confuse you further.  Same as your RW should be good.

[Bums_Fan]

Not an opinion, more like a personal preference.  I always have enough lace length to wrap around the top of my boots one time.

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[Bums_Fan]

Adding to my previous post above…Wrapping the laces around does create patina on teacore, CXL, and rough out leathers.  Most will never see it, but it still looks cool!

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[Matt]

Thanks!

[Nik]

Glad you snagged that awesome pair @Matt they look great and pleased that sizing worked out. That roughout is going to keep getting better and better and looks indestructible on that LTT pattern. How do you feel about the high arch?
For the long laces I got annoyed with the time out takes to wrap and cut them shorter. The boots still work. I think they look cool long and wrapped, but when Chicken needs a walk, it is time to go.

[Kirk]

Hell yeah @Matt ! Boots look great and stoked you’re pleased with them. They even arrived a few days early.

I recall reading the leather laces tend to breakdown easily so preserving the length might give your more mileage if they rip. Just a thought.

[sabergirl]

Dude, those are such good-looking boots. I was surprised they languished away in the sales thread so long. Great score, Matt

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[Matt]

Thanks guys.  They are pretty great and I’m really excited they found their way to me.

I still have a pair of Cutters coming though so I’m working on how to trick Katie into believing they are the same pair. 

[Matt]

@Kirk ive heard the same.  I was planning on getting an extra xtra pair from White's or Bakers at some point.

[SKT]

Boot check @Matt … how are those Bounty Hunters treating you and did they come with some kilties?

[Matt]

Excellent.  Breaking in nicely. My normal RW moc toe size was perfect.  They came with kilties but I don’t use them.  I’m not wearing them today but I’ll get some pics up soon.  Waiting patently for my C350 Cutters.

[SKT]

That’s great to hear. Definitely get some pics if you find the time. Same boat as you with the waiting. Hope it’s faster than expected!

[Matt]

@SKT quick and dirty…

[SKT]

Damn those look good and that roughout is sooo nice. Thanks for the update!

[Matt]

Thanks man.  I’ll f I hadn’t already ordered the burgundy ones I’d have been perfectly content with these.  But you know…

[spaniarddh]

So gorgeous @Matt

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[jordanscollected]

Question for anyone with knowledge on the subject. My White's MP's have the leather foot bed just floating in the boot and i have to place them every time i wear them. They fit from the heel about 3/4 of the way of the foot and are cut diagonally for some reason. Obviously the adhesive came loose. I have shoe goo, but my short google search came with "use shoe goo" and "don't use shoe goo" so i'm back at square one.

anyone have a tip on how i should reapply these?

Also, I could have probably sized down 1/2 size (maybe 1/4 size in actuality) and i've considered an insert for comfort over prolonged wear. Has anyone added inserts to their boots and have a recommendation over the endless options online? Red wing makes a leather insole with some padding but at $50 it has some sketch reviews.