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    • louisboscoL
      louisbosco
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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…

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        @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

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        • louisboscoL
          louisbosco
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          cheers! @Seth

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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          • NorthernVictoryN
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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

              Cheers,
              David

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              • ChrisC
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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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                • AnesthetistA
                  Anesthetist
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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.

                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                  • Megatron1505M
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                    @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.

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    • BluegrassB
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                      @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.

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        @davito Cheers man, i will..

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                        • Harvey Specter
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                          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

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                          • hajdukH
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                            @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 😉

                            "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                            • EastWestE
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                              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.

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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

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                                • BluegrassB
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                                  Sweet!

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                                    mowgli222
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                                    @ElChingon7 Nice boots.. What kind of leather is classic brown? Is that CXL?

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                                      ElChingon7
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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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                                        mowgli222
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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.

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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          So, I'm thinking of finally getting me some White's. I want rough out Oxfords with Vibram sole, so I'm thinking of the bakers Oxfords (http://www.bakershoe.com/product/bakers-oxford-whites-boots). I know that sizing questions suck, but am unsure which size to get. I'm a US 10,5 in RW and 10 in Viberg (although the Hiker in 10 runs pretty small). Does anybody know wether the Oxford runs the same as the other Whites?

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                            Max,
                                            I have lots of White's and also have the Oxfords you are interested in. I wear 12 in Viberg and a size 13 in White's. I am a 12 in Redwing's…they seem to fit huge. The oxfords are fantastic shoes. I recommend them with a soft toe...looks much better I think. The shape of the toe is very broad and clunky and the soft toe mitigates that some.
                                            Going up a half size from Viberg might work also but I like my shoes roomy for thick socks.

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