Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[hoppy_IPA]

I have always sent back to Whites for resole but i do order new from Bakers. Do you use Bakers for resole?

Go Bakers. Just got a pair back from being resoled & the work is top notch. Ive had mixed results with White's albeit it has been a while.

 

[chicagoan2016]

I have always sent back to Whites for resole but i do order new from Bakers. Do you use Bakers for resole?

My boots don’t need a resole.. yet but I was asking specifically to remove midsole from one of my double midsoles boots and I was informed it could be done during a resole but it’s tough to maintain double row stitching during resole.

 

[shahtirthak]

My only White's...the Stevens in Burgundy Horsehide

 

[Louhike]

I placed an order for a pair of 9338 lasted 350 Cruisers today. (my first pair of White's) I'm curious if anyone with splayed toes has compared this last to the new Nick's Thurman last?

I haven't seen either one in person, but in the photos I've seen, the Thurman tapers sooner than the 9338, which would result in less toe room on the Nick's...

 

[GentlemanJeff]

I placed an order for a pair of 9338 lasted 350 Cruisers today. (my first pair of White's) I'm curious if anyone with splayed toes has compared this last to the new Nick's Thurman last?

I haven't seen either one in person, but in the photos I've seen, the Thurman tapers sooner than the 9338, which would result in less toe room on the Nick's...

I've investigated both of these and I agree the 9338 looks like the most toe-friendly boot out of all the reputable makers. Thurman seems potentially promising too, though.

Where did you wind up sizing for the 9338 compared to Brannock or other lasts (Trubalance, etc.)?

 

[Louhike]

I've investigated both of these and I agree the 9338 looks like the most toe-friendly boot out of all the reputable makers. Thurman seems potentially promising too, though.

Where did you wind up sizing for the 9338 compared to Brannock or other lasts (Trubalance, etc.)?

I sent a fit sheet in, and they recommended 11.5D or 11.5E. I went with the E, since my little toe is always crushed in heritage footwear. My Brannock is 11.5C, but my little toe is the widest part of my foot. So we'll see how it fits...

 

[hoppy_IPA]

Old girls were a lil’ thirsty after a saddle soap bath. Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovator to the rescue

 

[Scooterputtputt]

Love Burgundy HH. I have seen your Alden boots on Facebook. I think you have accumulated fine looking boot collection.

How are your Burgundy HH Bounty Hunters treating you? As I recall there was some grain creasing happening? And being you, some challenging break in with dbl soles. Lol I e the same boots, barely broken in. single soles

 

[chicagoan2016]

How are your Burgundy HH Bounty Hunters treating you? As I recall there was some grain creasing happening? And being you, some challenging break in with dbl soles. Lol I e the same boots, barely broken in. single soles

I ended up buying several more White’s
The Burgundy HH are slightly easy to wear with 79%wool socks from Darn tough (even with double midsoles).
I also found out Saphir products helped.

 

[Phalanx]

Shipping from White's to the UK is $125 (!) when it's half the price from Bakershoe. I'd really quite like to order some White Perry moc toes so is there any way I can get around that exorbitant shipping cost?

And here are my Brown Dress MPs after their first saddle soap + bick4:
I love these boots

 

[chicagoan2016]

Shipping from White's to the UK is $125 (!) when it's half the price from Bakershoe. I'd really quite like to order some White Perry moc toes so is there any way I can get around that exorbitant shipping cost?

And here are my Brown Dress MPs after their first saddle soap + bick4:
I love these boots
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Those brown dress MPs look yummy.
I am pleasantly surprised folks in the UK like PNW boots.

 

[chicagoan2016]

Baker’s resoled my first ever pair of White’s & replaced the hooks w/eyes. Turnaround > 4 months but worth the wait. Perhaps the best cobbler work I’ve had done.

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That’s beautiful, how much was the resole?

 

[hoppy_IPA]

That’s beautiful, how much was the resole?

$240 😬 They really needed it though. Like bad

 

[chicagoan2016]

$240 😬 They really needed it though. Like bad

Check your message please

 

[adrs1157]

Bounty hunters