+1. Wolverines are fairly light and small in form factor compared with white's. And nowhere near as comfortable. I've owned three pairs of 1000 miles (they pop up cheap on ebay from time to time) and I always eventually sell them on.
I've gone through plenty of Wolverines, Aldens and Red Wings boots. No more f'in' around. Next shoe purchase will be some White's SD's, dammit.
Interested in purchasing a pair of White's Semi-Dress boots.
Had a few questions....
How does sizing run?
I measure an 8D on the brannock device and take a 7/5D on the Alden Barrie/Truebalance lasts.
What size would you recommend?
Should I purchase direct from White's or go through Baker's?
I would go through Bakers and send your foot tracings / measurements to Kyle at Bakers for a sizing recommendation. I'm a 10D on Barrie but a 9.5E on White's. I tried a 9.5D on the Barrie but it was too tight, but a 9.5E there might have worked.
These have about three months wear. Their configuration is a bit different compared to what I've seen before: brown HH, double leather sole, heel lowered 1/4th... They are by far my favorite boots, looks and wear
@the shivman: thanks for the answer. Do you think that steel toe on SD would look bulky? I should need it for I want to use my boots as everydays boots, wich means for me use it as actual workboots, but I don't want it to make my SD too heavy. Can't find any pic of this configuration.
@ tavoz, these are the lowered block heel. On other configurations I think the regular block heel looks a bit funny/chunky. I felt that by lowering it and adding the double leather sole, it would even out the overall look. I actually have another pair on the way, same configuration but with no cap toe and close trim.
Those look damn legit! I can't wait to order some bounty hunters myself. I like the idea of steel toe almost as much as the look. Please post more pictures after wear from the side even for a better glimpse of the steel toe.