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  1. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    "^^Pretty sure those are the longest toecaps known to humankind..!" Yeah I wondered if the double layer at the toe helped to cause this flex-cracking on the left boot [I have always brushed/cleaned them on the regular, treated with Obenauf's LP as needed, & put on cedar shoe trees when not...
  3. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    "My White's oxfords are squeaking after 9 months of polite reticence. Any recourse?" I doubt it... my 6" Bounty Hunters, made in November 2014, began squeaking 11 months later & haven't stopped yet. The 430 soles now need replacing, but the boots were always a little too tight across the ball...
  4. broken_oracle

    The Official Stoffa Thread

    oof... Everytime I try to purchase a Stoffa hat in size 59 it's sold out. Was hoping to get the Taupe rabbit felt one for this spring/summer/fall.
  5. broken_oracle

    The Official Stoffa Thread

    Hey now - is that proper leather on the right?! I thought the Stoffa jackets were only available in fabric & suede...
  6. broken_oracle

    Leather Jackets: Traditional, Military, Moto, Heritage Brands and Reproductions

    I suppose this belongs in "Someone Should Buy This," but holy ****, someone here smaller than myself & with more disposable income should buy this! Vintage 1920s-30s horsehide A-1 with shearling/corduroy lining.
  7. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

     Hey just go back & read through these 9,000 posts. Or wait for White's long-promised new & more descriptive website. Ha! Basically, the Smoke Jumper is a 10" tall boot with a thick tread in the heavier oil leathers (black, brown & distressed, each in smooth or roughout), designed for...
  8. broken_oracle

    The Official Stoffa Thread

     Wow! That's surprising to hear. No opportunities yet on my end to handle Stoffa's goods in person, so I appreciate the info
  9. broken_oracle

    The Official Stoffa Thread

    Beautiful hat, @sebastian mcfox - have you got caught in the rain with it yet? Wondering how the rabbit felt handles that vs. beaver
  10. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

     I can post a photo later, but I have a pair of Brown Dress SD & have found that a quick brushing followed by a dab of Obenauf's LP does a decent job of blending-in scuffs
  11. broken_oracle

    Leather Jackets: Traditional, Military, Moto, Heritage Brands and Reproductions

    Here's an interesting half-belted version from another Japanese brand, Freewheelers & Co.
  12. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    "Will sambam regret the torrent of inquiry his innocuous Oxford photograph prompts?" "Will andy get his harness boots?" "Will Huberd's shoe grease finally defeat Obenauf's?" NEXT on "CUSTOM WHITE'S BOOTS... THOUGHTS?"!
  13. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

     I have Bounty Hunters with the Cuban heel, one pair at standard height & one pair lowered a 1/4". Visually the difference is barely perceptible, but comfort-wise I much prefer the lowered heel & would recommend it.
  14. broken_oracle

    Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned?

     I suspect this may have something to do with Vanson traditionally making their heavy DRs for motorcycle purists... and a lotta bikers have pretty thick necks. The fashion market crossover is an after-effect. If some Harley dude drops a hard-earned $600-700 on a Vanson only to find it...
  15. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    I'll second that recommendation for 'Ametora' - fascinating book!
  16. broken_oracle

    Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned?

    OK, granted - I got a li'l pissy there. I suppose if the suede had a durability akin to the roughout leathers often used on hunting or smokejumper boots I could roll. To each their own! On another tack though, anyone know of storefronts Stateside carrying Freewheelers & Co.? Cuz this...
  17. broken_oracle

    Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned?

     Seriously... I feel like 75% of Styleforum lives in some magical land where it's 72f & sunny every day, no jackets need lining & you never have to worry about things like rain, snow, ice & salt. A suede jacket is like a paper umbrella - sure, maybe it'll look good somewhere, but wtf is...
  18. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    What are the details on the 4811 last? Other names by which it may be known? No info on the White's site. Curious as I hate steel toes during the winter - they're such a heat sink - plus they're generally so tight in the toe box I'm nearly limping by the end of the day.
  19. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

    @NorthCoast yup I use 54" brown waxed laces on my Brown Distressed 6" Bounty Hunters, but I suspect they wouldn't be long enough for an 8" tall pair. Anyone here know a good lace length for an 8" White's boot?
  20. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

     Are the ones from 'The Right Lace' available in longer lengths? At some point I'd like to get another pair of Swing lasted work boots, but at an 8" height for greater ankle support. If I could get waxed laces to fit those, it'd be ideal. Much cleaner look than the leather ones when dealing...
  21. broken_oracle

    Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

     Damn! Those are some nice dancin' shoes.
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