White's Boots
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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.
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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.
@NorthernVictory I go 1/2 size up on White's. Viberg (2030, 2005, 2045) size 12, White's (SJ, SD) size 12.5D.
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@davito Cheers man, i will..
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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 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
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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
- SKU: 400VLTT
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@ElChingon7 Nice boots.. What kind of leather is classic brown? Is that CXL?
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When I spoke to Baker's I asked what the difference between Classic Brown and British Tan. Basically the answer was that you'd be hard pressed to see the difference side by side.
I've always assumed they were the same.
To me it does seem CXL like, in that you can get the color to change by pressing a finger from the inside. Hopefully it's not as scratch prone, as that's the what had me sell off my CXL boots.
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Thank you. That is really a great shade of brown.. I also like how it is not as dark as the oil/smooth brown.
