Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[Okal]



Opinions are like a**holes, but i say stick with black upper, white welt stitching

That would be my preference too, but others could reasonably disagree and want black stitching.

Allan

 

[Hill]

Zero, zilch.

Agreed - I think there's a higher chance of your toes forming to the toe box than the box forming to your toes

Thank you.

 

[b-ewing]



That would be my preference too, but others could reasonably disagree and want black stitching.

Allan

The other question is whether to get black stained soles or not. I say, "Black Over Everything"!

 

[Hill]

I just got my first pair of White's. 8 weeks exactly. Love them except for the color of the welt stitching. I know there's been some discussion about this recently but I've never seen this type of build with anything but white. It looks like a stain or something was applied to the top of the welt (maybe from the brown edge trim?) because the bottom stitching is white. Super bummed because I assumed they would come with white. They just don't pop like they would with a white welt.

 

[4characters]

I think it’s time for a coffee break…

Anyone hear tried White’s boots coffee?

They have:
Hunter blend, Lady Packer blend, Logger blend, Farmer-Rancher blend, Packer blend, Semi-Dress blend, SmokeJumper blend, and Packer Decaf blend.

The Semi-dress blend sounds out of this world. Anyone tried this stuff, Thoughts?

 

[sleepy94]

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I just got my first pair of White's. 8 weeks exactly. Love them except for the color of the welt stitching. I know there's been some discussion about this recently but I've never seen this type of build with anything but white. It looks like a stain or something was applied to the top of the welt (maybe from the brown edge trim?) because the bottom stitching is white. Super bummed because I assumed they would come with white. They just don't pop like they would with a white welt.

get some saddle soap and a small welt brush and it will come right off. the dyes don't stick whatever material they use for the stitching, the stitching on mine have been "stained" by edge dye, by polish, and by general use and they have always cleaned right up.

 

[Hill]

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I just got my first pair of White's. 8 weeks exactly. Love them except for the color of the welt stitching. I know there's been some discussion about this recently but I've never seen this type of build with anything but white. It looks like a stain or something was applied to the top of the welt (maybe from the brown edge trim?) because the bottom stitching is white. Super bummed because I assumed they would come with white. They just don't pop like they would with a white welt.

get some saddle soap and a small welt brush and it will come right off. the dyes don't stick whatever material they use for the stitching, the stitching on mine have been "stained" by edge dye, by polish, and by general use and they have always cleaned right up.

Thanks man, appreciate this.

 

[PASstudy]

Wanted Red Milano WB for my SD. Baker's did not have it so I went through Whites. Order place today. $527 + $20 shipping.

Went: 5"
toe cap
Composition sole w/ block heel
all antique eyelets
std everything else

Can't wait to see how they turn out.

 

[4characters]

Can't wait to see how they turn out.

Same hear, they sound really nice.
Just wondering, but what do you mean by "std everything else"?

 

[PASstudy]

just wondering, but what do you mean by "std everything else"?

Yeah, a bad habit of mine. I work in a hospital all day and abbreviate by reflex. std = standard for all other options.

 

[tigerpac]

I think he means what do you consider standard for the other options...

 

[4characters]

Nah, I was just hoping his new shoes weren’t going to get him sick….

PASstudy- your boots are going to be out of this world.

 

[tigerpac]

Nah, I was just hoping his new shoes weren’t going to make him sick….

That would be a more pressing issue... good call

 

[bl@ster]

Just got a pair of White's Retro Oxfords in from Baker's. Here's the pics and specs below. One thing to note, I measured and these seem to run a full size larger than a true Brannock size vs the Semi Dress boot which I feel runs about a half size larger than true to size. Unexpected, but that's what I found. These came out to $550 which is more than the boots, not sure why that is (fewer sold perhaps?) This is my first foray into the French Calf leathers.. and sure enough it is thinner, shinier, and works well on the oxfords since it looks a little dressier. And yes, these have the 1/4" lowered heel. Here are two quick crappy cell phone pics:

Retro Oxford by White's Boots
Hardware All Antique Eyes, Size - Width D (medium), Leather Dark Brown French Calf, Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler), Toe Cap No Thanks, Sole Leather, Sole Trim Close Trim, Size - Length 11 Heel lifts: 1/4" lower

 

[b-ewing]

Bl@ster,