White's Boots
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Yeh, I had it on my last SD's, and I have it incoming on my new SJ's. I think on the bigger boots, like the SJ's, it looks fine. They are a rugged boot anyway, so it just adds to the overall look and feel of the boot, but it is very much a love or hate sole.
The upsides to the 100 are height, traction, and it takes longer to wear down than just about any other Vibram sole. The downside is that it does kind of limit the occasions when you can wear your boots, like I said I had it on some SD's, which I used to wear with trousers as "smart shoes" when called upon, with a big lug sole like the 100 they looked ridiculous as a formal shoe.
In short, the 100 is great if you like it, but don't expect to pair it up with anything other than denim or duck.
Again, I have to agree with Mega. And add that the 100's are adding some stiffness and a lot of friction to any boot. If you are going to use them in the wild and the snow, that's fine. If you use them on your way to the office, you'll notice that the 100 is a serious outdoor sole all the time. Your office will also notice that you "import" lot's of gravel in the winter, if you live in a place where that applies.
If you want more height, you can also add another midsole and for for a composite or a mini sole and still get the same overall height.
I have both 100's (Skip a few pages back in this thread to see my "collection") and other soles and use them according to their purpose. IN the city, they are just as much as home as any SUV.
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Yeh, I had it on my last SD's, and I have it incoming on my new SJ's. I think on the bigger boots, like the SJ's, it looks fine. They are a rugged boot anyway, so it just adds to the overall look and feel of the boot, but it is very much a love or hate sole.
The upsides to the 100 are height, traction, and it takes longer to wear down than just about any other Vibram sole. The downside is that it does kind of limit the occasions when you can wear your boots, like I said I had it on some SD's, which I used to wear with trousers as "smart shoes" when called upon, with a big lug sole like the 100 they looked ridiculous as a formal shoe.
In short, the 100 is great if you like it, but don't expect to pair it up with anything other than denim or duck.
Again, I have to agree with Mega. And add that the 100's are adding some stiffness and a lot of friction to any boot. If you are going to use them in the wild and the snow, that's fine. If you use them on your way to the office, you'll notice that the 100 is a serious outdoor sole all the time. Your office will also notice that you "import" lot's of gravel in the winter, if you live in a place where that applies.
If you want more height, you can also add another midsole and for for a composite or a mini sole and still get the same overall height.
I have both 100's (Skip a few pages back in this thread to see my "collection") and other soles and use them according to their purpose. IN the city, they are just as much as home as any SUV.
well with that said, i still do like the look the 100 gives. i like the ruggedness, and i do live in the city, even though i wouldn't use it as they are meant to be used for, it still could be useful to me when I eventually do need them, and I'd rather get an SUV in the city and look like a badass than to settle for a nice little saloon car. It still doesn't change my mind about getting the 100s!
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White's Hathorn Northwest Red Dog 9D
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WHITE's SmokeJumper R/O: no Celastic toe reinforcement
Ironically, [in my experience] the smoothest & most comfortable way to wear leather is a rough-out version__ single layer [ie, no lining, just sock between skins]. awesome 2nd skin feeling when sized right. .. & your foot literally slides in/out like it's buttered
Unconditioned_ fresh out of the box, no Celastic toe
Dubbed w/Obenauf LP
NOW
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@bl@ster:
Ordered these White's from Baker's and recently took delivery. Here's the config and pics:
daaaaaaaamn b. you really know your shit when it comes to purchasing some fine ass boots!…
after i couldn´t land the viberg engineers, i´m really thinking about a pair of white´s...damn!
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God I love getting that UPS quantum notice from bakers. Bakers Oxfords in red dog rough out inbound!
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Looking forward to your pics and thoughts SG, my new babies should be with me by Friday/ Saturday.
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Really looking forward to your first impressions G
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Funnily enough, I am more excited about my Becks Boots:
http://www.beckboots.com/Beck Lace-Up.htm
Which are scheduled for around the same time.
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i really wish you didnt post that link….fml. That regular french toe looks kinda cool.
Funnily enough, I am more excited about my Becks Boots:
http://www.beckboots.com/Beck Lace-Up.htm
Which are scheduled for around the same time.
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Funnily enough, I am more excited about my Becks Boots
Not my cup of tea personally, only as they totally would not suit me.
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Go here for my spec…..
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3354.msg193812#msg193812
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Landed. Initial observations:
Much heftier than I expected. These are essentially low top boots.While the workmanship is on par or exceeds Red Wing, they do not have the same level of detail that my White's Bounty Hunters do.
The soles are stiff! Mega, the soles loosen up right?
I didnt really need to break in my Whites, most likely because they were CXL. I had to get used to the sole and arch though. These need break in. I cant tie them as snug as I would like because of this.
crap office iPhone pic. Ill post up better pics soon
