Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[linafelt]

Thanks to this forum and some Internet searching I ordered and just received a pair of white boots. I’ve been wearing them for 4 to 6 hours per day and I know it’s gonna take a while for them to break in. They’re not uncomfortable but they’re not totally comfortable yet. I was just wondering I noticed that on the sole some of the
stitching is starting to wear thru. I wear the mainly indoors at work. Is it a problem if the stitching gets totally worn through? It has the dainnite rubber sole

here is the build from bakers

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White's Military Police Service Boot MP Leathers: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh Toe Cap: Vintage 4-row Toe Cap Sole: Dainite Sole Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks Logos / Embossing: Yes - I want standard logos and embossing! Size - Length: 13 Size - Width: D (medium) before... View attachment 1338710 View attachment 1338710 and after View attachment 1338711

Er, I think there's an informal ban on naked foot pics here... (Nothing personal!)

 

[chicken1616]

Yeah, it seems like hardcore workwear is generally about finding a balance between affordability/replaceability and toughness. Look at all the Carharts, Dickies, etc. When I've seen discussions online about wearing boots like White's for actual rough and filthy work, it's often among workers who have been around the block a few times and have foot problems. I would think that cheap boots with orthotics would be just as good, but some of these guys seem to swear by the $$$ boots. No idea how common this is.

When I have something rough or filthy to do, I put on something like an old pair of blundstones. Ones that have gotten too beaten up for casual wear. With a good insole they're supportive, they're insanely comfortable, and they take a beating (until they fall apart ... replacing them costs about the same as a White's resole). These boots get a double life, first as casual and then as beaters. I can imagine doing the same thing with White's, but they'd enter the beater stage after having been rebuilt a couple of times ... that's a long life cycle. For the most part, I'm not going to buy $500 boots to abuse them.

I had some Plantar F. in each foot separately, and used the White's for their support. It works very well for that, but I know enough about it now, that good orthotics will do enough to combat it. Wearing White's for casual use reinforces that.

 

[chicken1616]

Another thing, also. Those boots, with the 100 sole, steel toe, and met guard are HEAVY. Swinging that much weight off of the end of your leg all day may exacerbate knee issues. Just a thought. I would honestly never wear the 100 sole, unless doing heavy work. I had a couple of pairs I got rid of for casual wear, simply for that. I am happy now having access to the new Magnum 430 sole, and the 269 for a "dressier" look.

 

[Nilel]

Done

No offense intended

Er, I think there's an informal ban on naked foot pics here... (Nothing personal!)

 

[Netvine]

Another thing, also. Those boots, with the 100 sole, steel toe, and met guard are HEAVY. Swinging that much weight off of the end of your leg all day may exacerbate knee issues. Just a thought. I would honestly never wear the 100 sole, unless doing heavy work. I had a couple of pairs I got rid of for casual wear, simply for that. I am happy now having access to the new Magnum 430 sole, and the 269 for a "dressier" look.

Where can I find information about magnum 430 sole?

 

[chicken1616]

Where can I find information about magnum 430 sole?

Kyle, from Baker's, told me. All it is, is the 430 in bigger sizes.

 

[miggyramone]

I am loving the results I'm getting form Venetian Shoe Cream. It goes on easy, buffs out easy and leaves the leather looking shiny and hydrated. Doesn't darken as much as Saphir either. Anybody else use VSC on here?

 

[Turns31]

I am loving the results I'm getting form Venetian Shoe Cream. It goes on easy, buffs out easy and leaves the leather looking shiny and hydrated. Doesn't darken as much as Saphir either. Anybody else use VSC on here?

It's my favorite stuff. I rarely use anything else.

 

[Legal Eagles]

Anybody else use VSC on here?

You can use it on waxed flesh to restore it to factory condition, or on rough-out to make it look like waxed flesh...

You can also buy it in bulk, which is surprisingly affordable... a quart lasts a LONG time...

Amazon.com: Fore Supply Co. Venetian Shoe Cream: Automotive

Amazon.com: Fore Supply Co. Venetian Shoe Cream: Automotive

www.amazon.com

 

[miggyramone]

^You think I could get a top view pic of any of your 38 wing last boots with a medallion toe?

 

[Legal Eagles]

^You think I could get a top view pic of any of your 38 wing last boots with a medallion toe?

Sure thing mate, no worries...

 

[hoppy_IPA]

You can use it on waxed flesh to restore it to factory condition, or on rough-out to make it look like waxed flesh...

I’ve got to disagree with this. I never found that original post on Reddit to be that compelling & my first hand experience verifies it.
WF is very unique leather out of the box & the finish, once worn to a RoughOut state is incredibly difficult if not impossible to restore.
When new, the surface is very flat & smooth. The original color is easily identifiable. Most importantly, it has a very shiny yet matte/polished look.
It is my suspicion that heat & some sort of iron is used to apply the wax at the tannery. I imagine to be like waxing ski’s or a snowboard. I would guess the product used is clear/neautral/opaque wax that promotes the dyed color of the leather.

I would advise folks who are considering Waxed Flesh to search out pics of it in a very worn state. If you really like that look, buy it. If you’re in love with the new look, you may be in for disappointment.

 

[Legal Eagles]

I’ve got to disagree with this.

No problem, all I can say is I have tried it and I liked the result... reasonable minds can differ an of course YMMV... I did admittedly use a lot of VSC...

WF is very unique leather out of the box...

Since we are getting things off our chests, I have got to disagree with this...

 

[hoppy_IPA]

Liking the look and returning to factory are not the same in my eyes.

 

[miggyramone]

Sure thing mate, no worries... View attachment 1338853 View attachment 1338854 View attachment 1338858 View attachment 1338859

THANK YOU! I think I am gonna pull the trigger on a medallion cap toe next month.