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Recent content by hollowsleather
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John Lofgren Engineer Boots sz 11.5 Brown
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- Forum: 2011-2017 Streetwear
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
They'll definitely fix it.- hollowsleather
- Post #4,884
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Mister Freedom Liberty CPO Large
Seeking MF 189MD aka Liberty CPO in large. Fully aware of how rare and coveted they are. Offering cash, leather goods, or gear in trade. I have some other older MF pieces.- hollowsleather
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- Forum: 2011-2017 Streetwear
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
Yes, White's run $400-500, and that makes them pretty much the cheapest customizable bench-made boots available, and that's a big part of why they're so popular. It's fine to expect an easy fix for small finishing mistakes (and White's will probably grind that heel no problem), but it's silly...- hollowsleather
- Post #3,651
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
I'm sure that White's/Baker will back up their quality and trim the heel if requested, but that doesn't change the fact that you got a funky heel because the guy who made your boots has made a thousand Smoke Jumpers, and probably 5 fashion boots with this weird heel request. It's like going to...- hollowsleather
- Post #3,643
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
When you go to a century-old maker and ask them to do precisely the opposite of their signature build, don't be surprised when it turns out funky. White's are not meant to have block heels. The style, fit, and function are all built to have cuban/tapered/curved heels.- hollowsleather
- Post #3,639
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
Agreed, looks MUCH better now. Block heels on White's are just the worst.- hollowsleather
- Post #3,624
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Nicks Boots
The way the instep strap starts down at the welt seems very odd, did you request that?- hollowsleather
- Post #150
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
People generally use care products on boots WAY too often. Like 10x more often than necessary. Under normal conditions, chromexcel can go years with just a damp rag and regular brushing. A well-worn pair of boots is a marathon, not a sprint.- hollowsleather
- Post #3,352
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
The wrinkles that you're talking about are loose grain. Typically you find that on the belly section of a hide, and good makers will avoid using it. A lot of the "seconds" and "blemish" discounted boots you see will have portions of loose grain. Every side has a belly section, so it's not a...- hollowsleather
- Post #3,165
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
*unless they have an exclusivity contract with a Japanese dealer for rat ass boots. Certain makeups are definitely off limits for this reason.- hollowsleather
- Post #2,891
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
I think that a double midsole is going to look weird in that build, mostly in contrast with the close trim. I think double midsole no celastic could work, but double midsole close trim sounds weirdly contradictory.- hollowsleather
- Post #2,824
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
This trend of chromexcel rough out is silly. When you reverse chromexcel you hide its best qualities and amplify its drawbacks.- hollowsleather
- Post #2,642
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
Zero regrets on that. Considering a classic brown SD with no celastic as well in the future.- hollowsleather
- Post #2,323
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?
Brian, I'd do one thin coat of Obenauf's and a lot of brushing. Obenauf's is easy to overuse. 2 coats is never necessary unless the boots in question have been in a barn for decades, or you're after waterproofing. For basic maint/conditioning, easy does it with that stuff.- hollowsleather
- Post #2,210
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim