Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[EastWestApparel]

They are v cool. I don't know how Otter ages (but I bet nicely) but otter has more of a matt, slightly textured/ grained look to it and stiffer/ slightly brittle feeling, I imagine with a wax, bloody lovely. Similar thickness.

 

[mogili222]

Yes, I'd be interested to hear how the two leathers compare in the flesh. I've always loved the natural edge of black CXL, and it works to very good effect here with the upper. Overall, real beauties.

In other news, my black Horsehide SDs (ordered January 31st) should be waiting for me tonight when I get home from work! Will report back...

Would love to see some pictures of the black HHs.

 

[andy b.]



Bounter Hunter's from Bakers

Those babies just NEED the leather laces. NICE!!!!

 

[misterjuiceman]



Those babies just NEED the leather laces. NICE!!!!

Agreed. I'd like to see them with black leather laces, actually. Wesco sells some decent ones.

 

[linafelt]

Would love to see some pictures of the black HHs.

Just took them out of the box, and the White's sloppiness strikes again! I ordered 9.5EE with mini-lug half sole; what I got was 10EE with 705 composition half sole... Oof. Really bummed. That sole option would probably be my last choice (don't like the skinny midsection it gives to the boot), but in any case, they are just too long. Oh well, another 7 week wait for replacements I guess...

 

[ojaw]

shitzoids

 

[mogili222]

Just took them out of the box, and the White's sloppiness strikes again! I ordered 9.5EE with mini-lug half sole; what I got was 10EE with 705 composition half sole... Oof. Really bummed. That sole option would probably be my last choice (don't like the skinny midsection it gives to the boot), but in any case, they are just too long. Oh well, another 7 week wait for replacements I guess...

Bummer..

 

[rydenfan]

That sucks. Did you get someone else's order?

 

[RickyTylerson]

you should ask them to put a rush on the order. if they haven't done so already. it'll speed it up considerably

 

[andy b.]



Just took them out of the box, and the White's sloppiness strikes again!  I ordered 9.5EE with mini-lug half sole; what I got was 10EE with 705 composition half sole...  Oof. Really bummed.  That sole option would probably be my last choice (don't like the skinny midsection it gives to the boot), but in any case, they are just too long.  Oh well, another 7 week wait for replacements I guess...

Yeah, like rydenfan said, are you sure you got the right order? That doesn't even sound close. Wrong size and wrong sole.

 

[b-ewing]

Lina, sorry to hear. That's incredibly frustrating to go through... Chalk another one up for Nick's

 

[linafelt]

Yeah, like rydenfan said, are you sure you got the right order? That doesn't even sound close. Wrong size and wrong sole.

I'll check with Kyle at Baker's tomorrow, but I am pretty sure it's the right order done wrong. It's still black HH semi-dress on the C461 Last with brown edges, but size and sole off base.

Otherwise, they are impressive boots, and I'll try to do pics before I return them. The HH is not quite as rich in tone as Viberg I think, but I do like it; and the boots feel quite substantial in a very good way...

 

[linafelt]

Lina, sorry to hear. That's incredibly frustrating to go through... Chalk another one up for Nick's

Yeah, I may have to explore Nick's...!

 

[b-ewing]

Or better yet; WESCO

 

[ojaw]

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