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Has anyone seen a pair of white's mp with a dark brown dressed edge? Perhaps with midsole shaven down a bit?

Curious to see if possible to make the boots a bit more versatile and less blantanly rugged
 

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Maiden voyage of what's probably my swan song with White's. They came out very nice. I've had a lot of pairs over the last 5 years, with only two remaining in my collection now. I'm sure I'll still creep in here on your new builds.

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Glass shoot

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My oldest pair of White’s, and my newest.
is that a double leather outsole on the black or just standard from back in the days?
 

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Quick question from a White’s newbie.

I managed to find a almost new pair of C350cs for a great price and have always fancied a pair of Whites.

I was expecting them to feel different to anything else I’ve had but just wanted to check if they sound alright.

The boots feel like a nice fit, fairly snug around my heel and arch area but not uncomfortably so and plenty of toe room.

The arch feels unusual which I totally expected having read about White’s in the past. No pain though having worn them around the house.

The bit that I’m unsure of is that I feel like I’m “stomping” around in them/they feel strange to walk in.

Is this normal as they’re very chunky, thick sole, sprung toe and arch. Is it just a matter of getting used to a very different build? I hope so as I love them!

I haven’t really had anything like these in the past coming from Red Wing, Trickers, C&J and Viberg 2030.


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I plan to either trim the kilties or make some alternative ones. I do have some leatherwork background.
 

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Quick question from a White’s newbie.

I managed to find a almost new pair of C350cs for a great price and have always fancied a pair of Whites.

I was expecting them to feel different to anything else I’ve had but just wanted to check if they sound alright.

The boots feel like a nice fit, fairly snug around my heel and arch area but not uncomfortably so and plenty of toe room.

The arch feels unusual which I totally expected having read about White’s in the past. No pain though having worn them around the house.

The bit that I’m unsure of is that I feel like I’m “stomping” around in them/they feel strange to walk in.

Is this normal as they’re very chunky, thick sole, sprung toe and arch. Is it just a matter of getting used to a very different build? I hope so as I love them!

I haven’t really had anything like these in the past coming from Red Wing, Trickers, C&J and Viberg 2030.


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I plan to either trim the kilties or make some alternative ones. I do have some leatherwork background.
As the leather midsole molds to your foot they really become something special. Only took a few weeks of wear for me. Would think faster with those cruisers given the wedge sole. I’ve got a few pairs of 2030’s and C&J boots, and I always find myself reaching for my whites (mp’s) anytime I’m wearing jeans or workwear
 

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As the leather midsole molds to your foot they really become something special. Only took a few weeks of wear for me. Would think faster with those cruisers given the wedge sole. I’ve got a few pairs of 2030’s and C&J boots, and I always find myself reaching for my whites (mp’s) anytime I’m wearing jeans or workwear

Thanks, I look forward to it. I’ll persevere wearing them around the house before taking them out for days where I’m not walking too much. They’re certainly on another level to my other boots. Vibergs are sturdy but feel much more conventional than the White’s.
 

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