Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[4characters]

Hey guys what are you running in your boots in terms of insoles?
I am looking for something that will cut down on odor and that will take up a little room.

I found these Pedag latex/charcoal insoles and they seem pretty nice. http://www.amazon.com/Pedag-163-Absorbent-Hypoallergenic-Activated/dp/B001E50ZAK
I’d really like your suggestions or thoughts.

 

[johng70]

I don't use an additional insole in my SDs - I do keep cedar trees in them when I'm not wearing them and don't wear them 2 days in a row so they can properly dry out from sweat or any wet conditions. I didn't really find a need for more cushioning so that wasn't a driver for an insole.

 

[the shivman]

You shouldn't need insoles in these boots. The leather molds to the shape of your foot over time. Putting an insole in would mess that up.

 

[bl@ster]



Hey guys what are you running in your boots in terms of insoles?
I am looking for something that will cut down on odor and that will take up a little room.

I found these Pedag latex/charcoal insoles and they seem pretty nice. [COLOR=0000FF]http://www.amazon.com/Pedag-163-Absorbent-Hypoallergenic-Activated/dp/B001E50ZAK[/COLOR]
I’d really like your suggestions or thoughts.

The insole of White's are fairly hard (especially compared to Wolverine 1k Mile boots) so an insole isn't a bad idea with them. Best value I've found is the Spenco Proform: http://www.amazon.com/Spenco-Polyso...qid=1382118942&sr=1-1&keywords=spenco+proform Or the Profoot Aero if you want to save some cash: http://www.amazon.com/ProFoot-Aero-...8&qid=1382118997&sr=1-2&keywords=profoot+aero

 

[tavoz]

Well, I guess that adding an insole changes the sizing? If you need more comfort and add an insole (Spenco type), what would be the sizing changes? like up half size and one withd, or what?

 

[andy b.]

I have a thin green insole in my BHs, and I don't find that it affects the sizing. Between the leather footbed molding to your foot and the insole squishing a little it didn't seem to change anything from when I first got the boots. I only put the insole in to provide a little insulation from the relatively cold leather, and to provide just a little cushion. On my SJs I wear thick wool socks and never saw a need for an insole.

Andy B.

 

[cathpah]

Am I crazy, or did they once offer Natural CXL in the semi-dress boots? I'm really lusting after a boot in natural chromexcel, so it's between these and Indys, but when I went to the build-a-boot section, natural CXL isn't an option? Am I missing something, or did that option disappear?

 

[4characters]

http://www.bakershoe.com/display-product.cfm/product/custom-semi-dress---chrome-excel-leather

 

[cathpah]

http://www.bakershoe.com/display-product.cfm/product/custom-semi-dress---chrome-excel-leather

I'm happy to see that. Not sure why Natural CXL isn't listed in their custom boot builder.

 

[cwmi]



I'm happy to see that.  Not sure why Natural CXL isn't listed in their custom boot builder.

You should be able to, I ordered mine back in July and that option was there. If not send Kyle an email.

 

[Gauss17]

Anyone know if whites will do a flatter sole like the vibram 232?

 

[EastWestApparel]

I don't think they will because of their Arch Ease, it would throw the balance off too much.... Worth asking them though.

 

[daizawaguy]

Anyone know if whites will do a flatter sole like the vibram 232?

The one below is quite thin...

 

[b-ewing]

Or just go for single leather soles

 

[Gauss17]

I appreciate the comments, but it isn't the thickness of the sole I dislike so much, it is the heel. I like my feet sitting on flatter profiles if I can. Ideally, I'd like a vibram 232 without the archease. I tried it once and it gave me pain. Guess it is worth a try.