Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[Sledge42]

I couldn't find the option for Elk tan leather in BHs on Baker's website? do I need an appointment with my optometrist? lol

Call or email Kyle at Baker's. They don't put in on their website, just have to know to ask!

 

[chicagoan2016]

Brown Elk Tan- 8" BH when new.

Black Elk Tan 8" BH.
Sorry for the garage pictures. Decided to rain today! HA!

I know where I am spending my annual bonus!!!!!

 

[Sledge42]

I know where I am spending my annual bonus!!!!!

They are just about as perfect for my feet as I have ever felt. You pair the knowledge of Kyle in sizing and the craftsmanship of Whites. It is a match made in heaven!

I actually found out about Elk tan on this site: https://emptygarage.jp/smokejumper/index.html

Then I found out later on from @Legal Eagles that they made it in black also. Whoo boy. "Take my Money!!"

 

[chicagoan2016]

@Sledge42 , is the Elk tan leather an upcharge like horse hide?

 

[Legal Eagles]

I remember asking you about Horsehide and you highly recommended it. What other types of leather you find 'better'"? I know the word 'better' is very subjective but I would prefer something a ) thicker and b) not have to worry about 'lottery' like in CXL.

So far we have two choices
1) Horsehide
2) Elk tan
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Better is subjective... don’t leave out French Calf! The best do everything but hard labor albeit at a price premium is horse. Best polishable leather which may see hard use: Elk. Best dress leather: French Calf. Best standard leather for all purposes: brown dress.

 

[Sledge42]

@Sledge42 , is the Elk tan leather an upcharge like horse hide?

No sir. On the site I pointed too in Japan, they upcharge, but Baker's does not!

 

[chicagoan2016]

Experts!! what do you think of 'this' area on the boot sole (I have circled it in the picture)? Will getting double midsoles result in a flat outer sole?

 

[Sledge42]

Experts!! what do you think of 'this' area on the boot sole (I have circled it in the picture)? Will getting double midsoles result in a flat outer sole?

It is actually a "hump." That is your arch support!

 

[chicagoan2016]

It is actually a "hump." That is your arch support!

Thanks for clarification, I was just wondering if double midsoles would eliminate that 'hump'?

 

[montanamike]

They are just about as perfect for my feet as I have ever felt. You pair the knowledge of Kyle in sizing and the craftsmanship of Whites. It is a match made in heaven!

I actually found out about Elk tan on this site: https://emptygarage.jp/smokejumper/index.html

Then I found out later on from @Legal Eagles that they made it in black also. Whoo boy. "Take my Money!!"

We are living parallel boot lives. That is also where I first found out about elk tan and how I found out black elk tan specifically...

Am I correct that the brown isnt dyed through? It appears to be quite similar to brown dress in tone. If you have dress brown, is that fair to say?

 

[ExtraitdeMinimalist]

Brown Elk Tan- 8" BH when new.

I was thinking my next build would be HH, but man, I dunno now... These are gorg.

 

[Sledge42]

I was thinking my next build would be HH, but man, I dunno now... These are gorg.

I agree! But I am a bit biased

 

[Sledge42]

We are living parallel boot lives. That is also where I first found out about elk tan and how I found out black elk tan specifically...

Am I correct that the brown isnt dyed through? It appears to be quite similar to brown dress in tone. If you have dress brown, is that fair to say?

I don't own any Brown Dress, so I cannot compare sadly. I know there are a lot of people who own it and love it.

 

[fushaw]

I was thinking my next build would be HH, but man, I dunno now... These are gorg.

I still vote for HH! But these Elk Tan photos are beautiful

 

[Mathazzz]

Brown Elk Tan- 8" BH when new.

Are the heels on this standard height or lowered? I'm looking at getting a similar makeup