Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[METU]

This 10 oz cxl should be available for other builds through Baker's website in the future. It is a winner.

 

[spurs61]

Would you please post pictures of the Baker's oxford and makeup specifications? There are so few pictures anywhere on the web of those besides these I saw recently on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whites-Boot...921?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adf5ad939

 

[climbinglife]

Here is post #3488 with some pictures of worn in HHs. I think @linafelt was referrering to these pictures when he responded to you earlier. The leather on these might just be a result of some bad clicking..



Also another post #3843 with my black HH boots that I ended up selling due to sizing issues.

Thanks bro!

 

[climbinglife]

Ok guys need some opinions!

I'm gonna be getting a new Pair of White's SD in the fall and i was gonna do black since I don't have any boots in black.

I have two pairs of CXL boots and i'm not against having these made in CXL but wanted to get some opinions.

I'm a teacher, so these are monday-friday 8-10 hour a day boots but not work boots. I wanted some thoughts on which type of Black leather you would go with.

The rest of the build will look like this:
White's SD
Antique eyes and hooks
Brown edge
standard trim
standard heel
pull tabs
Vibram 700 Comp sole
Liner - dependent on leather
no cap toe


Maybe...maybe would consider a two tone, doing the upper in the brown version of the black I choose.
Thanks guys.

 

[spurs61]

Ok guys need some opinions!

I'm gonna be getting a new Pair of White's SD in the fall and i was gonna do black since I don't have any boots in black.

I have two pairs of CXL boots and i'm not against having these made in CXL but wanted to get some opinions.

I'm a teacher, so these are monday-friday 8-10 hour a day boots but not work boots. I wanted some thoughts on which type of Black leather you would go with.

The rest of the build will look like this:
White's SD
Antique eyes and hooks
Brown edge
standard trim
standard heel
no cap toe
pull tabs
Vibram 700 Comp sole
Liner - dependent on leather
no cap toe


Maybe...maybe would consider a two tone, doing the upper in the brown version of the black I choose.
Thanks guys.

 

[linafelt]

Ok guys need some opinions!

I'm gonna be getting a new Pair of White's SD in the fall and i was gonna do black since I don't have any boots in black.

I have two pairs of CXL boots and i'm not against having these made in CXL but wanted to get some opinions.

I'm a teacher, so these are monday-friday 8-10 hour a day boots but not work boots. I wanted some thoughts on which type of Black leather you would go with.

The rest of the build will look like this:
White's SD
Antique eyes and hooks
Brown edge
standard trim
standard heel
pull tabs
Vibram 700 Comp sole
Liner - dependent on leather
no cap toe


Maybe...maybe would consider a two tone, doing the upper in the brown version of the black I choose.
Thanks guys.

I think I might go with unlined Oil Tan. I saw a guy with black oil tans last year, they were three years old and well worn and they really looked fabulous.
I'd also probably go with a natural edge -- it looks great against black I think-- but that's just a personal preference.

 

[climbinglife]

I think I might go with unlined Oil Tan. I saw a guy with black oil tans last year, they were three years old and well worn and they really looked fabulous.
I'd also probably go with a natural edge -- it looks great against black I think-- but that's just a personal preference.

Oil Tanned = Black Smooth, correct?

 

[linafelt]



Oil Tanned = Black Smooth, correct?

Right, also known as black smooth..

 

[pbrmhl]



Ok guys need some opinions!

I'm gonna be getting a new Pair of White's SD in the fall and i was gonna do black since I don't have any boots in black.

I have two pairs of CXL boots and i'm not against having these made in CXL but wanted to get some opinions.

I'm a teacher, so these are monday-friday 8-10 hour a day boots but not work boots. I wanted some thoughts on which type of Black leather you would go with.

The rest of the build will look like this:
White's SD
Antique eyes and hooks
Brown edge
standard trim
standard heel
pull tabs
Vibram 700 Comp sole
Liner - dependent on leather
no cap toe


Maybe...maybe would consider a two tone, doing the upper in the brown version of the black I choose.
Thanks guys.

I have a perfect pair of SDs in black dress exactly as you describe, except for nickel eyes and a natural edge (no lining). I am an office worker using public transit, so my boots are used mostly for urban hikes. You can't go wrong with dress leather. My next pair will be in brown dress with antique eyes, but otherwise identical.

 

[Kissmyanthia]

Ok guys need some opinions!

I'm gonna be getting a new Pair of White's SD in the fall and i was gonna do black since I don't have any boots in black.

I have two pairs of CXL boots and i'm not against having these made in CXL but wanted to get some opinions.

I'm a teacher, so these are monday-friday 8-10 hour a day boots but not work boots. I wanted some thoughts on which type of Black leather you would go with.

The rest of the build will look like this:
White's SD
Antique eyes and hooks
Brown edge
standard trim
standard heel
pull tabs
Vibram 700 Comp sole
Liner - dependent on leather
no cap toe


Maybe...maybe would consider a two tone, doing the upper in the brown version of the black I choose.
Thanks guys.

I would go black dress, natural edge, brass eyes - I just love that combo. I've had the 700 and its a good sole, but I like the 430 - looks the same from the side, but I feel its more versatile.

Here's my BH's with that same make up:

I've had Black SDs in the past with black edge and black eyes - kinda boring IMHO, but definitely dressier - I used them in the a medical clinic setting.

 

[spurs61]

I would go black dress, natural edge, brass eyes - I just love that combo. I've had the 700 and its a good sole, but I like the 430 - looks the same from the side, but I feel its more versatile.

Here's my BH's with that same make up:

I've had Black SDs in the past with black edge and black eyes - kinda boring IMHO, but definitely dressier - I used them in the a medical clinic setting.

 

[climbinglife]

Very Nice guys! Thanks for the input.

I think i'm leaning towards doing the toe vamp, tongue and back stay in black and then do the upper in brown for some contrast.

Wanna go back into the thread to see if I can find some two tone black/brown SD's

research research lol

 

[IIIrd Icon]



... toe vamp, tongue and back stay in SMOOTH Black and then do the upper in [Black R/O, no lining] for some [textured] contrast

Fixed it

... 'Prefer antique brass [all eyelets] cuz silver is "distracting".

'Wish White's can do a Goodyear Commando, tho. Anyway, I'd go for lowered block heels__ with the back of the heels sanded down a bit closer. The tweaked heels make for a more normal gait [similar to the standard heels] ... Aesthetic-wise, looks much nicer & more balanced, IMO

 

[climbinglife]

So two different kinds of black leather huh? Interesting.

I love those SD's bro. So very nice!


PS: Anyone know if the SD last is more roomy, less roomy than the C461 Last? I've only ever had experience with the 461 and was curious if I should stick to what i know or try something different. I'm very tempted to do the Swing Last but my Viberg Service Boots already have that kind of look.

 

[linafelt]

So two different kinds of black leather huh? Interesting.

I love those SD's bro. So very nice!


PS: Anyone know if the SD last is more roomy, less roomy than the C461 Last? I've only ever had experience with the 461 and was curious if I should stick to what i know or try something different. I'm very tempted to do the Swing Last but my Viberg Service Boots already have that kind of look.

By all accounts the SD is more roomy than the C461, especially in width. check out @petersim 's post above for the latest..