Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[brokeassp]

how did you measure on the brannock though?

 

[knucks]

I don't know. I've measured my foot by tracing it before and it's come out to about 10.5" which translates to a 9.5US

 

[Littledog]

I am new to the forum. I think I have read every post about White's boots I could find. I am looking for some input on the boots I would like to order. I would like a pair of Smokejumpers with the standard oiled leather but with a double midsole and the Vibram 100 outsole. Can anyone out there tell me what the break-in time for the double midsole was like, and how do they wear overall. Also wondering about using a single Celastic Toe box. Does the standard 8oz leather need the Toe Box? Love the look of White's, plus I tear up my boots. I need a pair that can take the abuse. Thanks for any advice.

 

[brokeassp]

Got one with single celastic toe-imo looks better than with a soft toe. No experience with a double leather sole though. Im sure teh White`s will take whatever beating you give it

 

[knucks]



I am new to the forum.  I think I have read every post about White's boots I could find.  I am looking for some input on the boots I would like to order.  I would like a pair of Smokejumpers with the standard oiled leather but with a double midsole and the Vibram 100 outsole.  Can anyone out there tell me what the break-in time for the double midsole was like, and how do they wear overall.  Also wondering about using a single Celastic Toe box.  Does the standard 8oz leather need the Toe Box?  Love the look of White's, plus I tear up my boots.  I need a pair that can take the abuse.  Thanks for any advice. 

IMO, give Baker a call and ask.

 

[Littledog]

These are the ones I like the look of. I really like the way the double midsole looks. The owner of these said there was no Celastic Toe Box. I will give Baker's a call to see what they say.

 

[SLAB]

looks like they have a steel toe instead of celastic

 

[CodeRed]

Just won these on ebay from White's...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310371909909&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123

Paid more than I wanted to, but I really liked the boot. Should be here in a few days. Should patina nicely.

 

[bl@ster]

$332?! You might as well just customize your own pair!

 

[Caveat]



These are the ones I like the look of. I really like the way the double midsole looks. The owner of these said there was no Celastic Toe Box. I will give Baker's a call to see what they say.

Those are killer. Let me know what you find out.

 

[CodeRed]



$332?! You might as well just customize your own pair!

That is for sure...that bottle of wine when I set the bid really cost me I was surpized that they got bid up that high, oh well. I am a true 10D

 

[knucks]



$332?! You might as well just customize your own pair!

This way he doesn't have to wait 5-8 weeks..

 

[crosswound]

All the boots I've owned basically had a block heel anyhow it can be resoled with Cuban when the time comes so its all choice mine should be here January 30

 

[konadog]



This way he doesn't have to wait 5-8 weeks..

For all we know he could have an ass-kicking context next week. What good does a purchase order from Bakers do there? Nothing. Nice boots, fair price. If they're his size he won't regret.

 

[Littledog]

I spoke with Brandon at Baker's yesterday. He basically said the double sole ads alot of stiffness to the boot. It will break-in but not as much as the single. He also said with the double midsole and the Vibram 100 sole they can't stitch through all the layers. They still glue and screw the rubber but it is too thick to stitch all the way through. As far as these Smokejumpers pictured here, they said there was no additional toe box. I am going to email the pic to Baker's and get their input. I think these boots look kick ass! I am totally obsessed with these boots.