Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[GurrCentral]

From White`s or baker?

Ordered from White's. They have all my custom measurements in the books.

 

[GurrCentral]

Now, I won't be able to sleep.....haha...until that day when I come home to find the box on my doorstep! any other pics of the semi-dress in brown? thanks!

 

[brokeassp]



That's a very dark, rich brown; at first glance I almost mistook it for black.  Do yours have a celastic toe?

Best Regards

yeah it has a single celastic toe. trees in when the pic was taken.

 

[brokeassp]


ahhh the waiting game.

 

[Quack Attack]

Those turned out good!

We have a lot of those soles left if anyone is interested - I have a pair in the shop of my own SDs that i'm going to apply that sole to.  

Also, just so people know, if you have your tracings/measurements on file with White's...we can get access to sales history and sizing with your name and the year of the build. Just throwing that out there. 

We appreciate everyones business! 

Thank you -

Kyle
Baker's Shoes

 

[konadog]



What soles are these? thanks!

these are the full vibram #700 soles

 

[GurrCentral]

Thanks for the info!

 

[palma]

Is there a White's boot with a similar shape/last like the Johnson boot from Yuketen?

Thanks,

 

[IIIrd Icon]

@Kyle__ how do i size on the Classic 461?
is it closer to the SD or SJ?

... the reason i asked cuz [from experience] the SD last seemed to run a tad longer than the SJ

 

[daizawaguy]

Is there a White's boot with a similar shape/last like the Johnson boot from Yuketen?


Thanks,

I`d say the Bounty hunter with block heel, and medallion toe cap would be the nearest to these. Try Bakers online ordering - fun to try the various options. And with the buildaboot page you can visualize the boot.

 

[fuzzyearlobes]

and lower the heel by a 1/4 of an inch

 

[daizawaguy]

Very good point!

 

[GurrCentral]

Waiting for my first pair of semi-dress's to be built, anyone have any care/conditioning tips for whites semi dress? thanks!

 

[daizawaguy]

I find the water buffalo responds better to a cream, as does the bullhide, whereas the chrome excel likes a wax based polish.

But as I have learned with other shoes, the conditioning creams are best for any leather, even if alternated with wax based polishes.

 

[fuzzyearlobes]

i think regular brushing is more important than treating the leather, unless you are exposed to some serious wet conditions. Get yourself a Star brand horsehair brush and brush them off after each wear. Most people over-do the leather treatments. Under normal circumstances, just Obenauf them every 4 months or so and you should be ok.