Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[chicagoan2016]

here is where the turmoil begins, and goes on for several pages... https://www.styleforum.net/threads/viberg-boots.224463/page-2242

these are Semi Dress. To my knowledge they won't play ball with BH shell requests

Probably one of the most beautiful pairs of boots I have ever see. A newbie question though, I thought White's doesn't make semi dress taller than 5" ?

 

[PACostag]

you're correct on that, they don't. BUT, we have seen a pair or two here on the forum i believe...

 

[PACostag]

Any black bison owners on here?

 

[chicagoan2016]

you're correct on that, they don't. BUT, we have seen a pair or two here on the forum i believe...

your boots also look taller than semi dress (inexperience manifests itself lol)

 

[PACostag]

must be a photographic illusion, they're the stock 5" (or there about)

 

[ExtraitdeMinimalist]

Thinking about doing a White’s only October M-F.. before winter hits, and/or a second wave of rona that shuts down everything. Currently, the MP’s are my least favorite (I seem to hate all captoes that come my way) I’d also like to believe I’m a 9.5E across the board. The MPs, SD, and BH’s are all 10D. All fit 90% to perfect, less the length. Going from no boots, to Thursday’s, to RW’s, to White’s all in the span of this pandemic has me over and underwhelmed at the same time. Retail therapy is real, and now it’s time to put all these to the pavement, gravel, dirt, and whatever else.

 

[chicagoan2016]

Thinking about doing a White’s only October M-F.. before winter hits, and/or a second wave of rona that shuts down everything. Currently, the MP’s are my least favorite (I seem to hate all captoes that come my way) I’d also like to believe I’m a 9.5E across the board. The MPs, SD, and BH’s are all 10D. All fit 90% to perfect, less the length. Going from no boots, to Thursday’s, to RW’s, to White’s all in the span of this pandemic has me over and underwhelmed at the same time. Retail therapy is real, and now it’s time to put all these to the pavement, gravel, dirt, and whatever else.

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Awesome collection of White's boots! years ago when I bought my first pair of AE boots, I go all excited and ended up owning 13 pairs of AE boots. I should have researched better and bought some White's. Well! you live, you learn.

 

[Legal Eagles]

Probably one of the most beautiful pairs of boots I have ever see. A newbie question though, I thought White's doesn't make semi dress taller than 5" ?

You can get a 7" Whites Semi Dress from Division Road... so it can be done!

Semi-Dress 375 - 55 - Vibram Mini Lug - British Tan CXL

Specs Exclusive to Division Road British Tan Chromexcel Leather - Horween (USA) 7" Height (Exclusive to DR Pattern) 55 Last - D Width Unlined Brass Eyelets Gusseted Tongue Back Stay w/ Leather Pull Loop Single Structured Toe Multi-paneled Upper Construction Arch Ease Leather Shank Channeled...

divisionroadinc.com

Not to stir the pot (well maybe a little) but the specs call for a:

• Cork Filled Insole
  (maybe this is just a replaceable insert, not an integral part of the boot... who can say?)

 

[CaptMorgan223]

I just placed an order today. Here's the build:

Last: Semi Dress (Bounty Hunter)
Counter Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Toe Vamp Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Leather Liner: Canyon/Red
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Pull Loops: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe [ $35.00 ]
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Toe Cap Leather Color: Does Not Apply - NO Toe Cap
Steel Toe: No Thanks
Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks
Top: Cut Top (standard)
Midsole: Single
Edge: Natural
Heel Base: Standard
Heel Lifts: Standard
Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
Sole Trim: Standard Trim (Double Row Stitch)
Height: 6"
Size - Length: 8
Size - Width: E
Logos / Embossing: Yes - I want standard logos and embossing


I went with 6" height... would 7" or 8" give any noticeable improvement in ankle support?

Kyle got back to me at 8E for my size down from my 9.5 D/E Brannock and 8.5 D Iron Ranger size. I'm assuming that sounds more kosher than 7.5EE. Should receive an 8E try on boot soon.

My build should basically look like the boot below with Vibram 430 sole

 

[montanamike]

I just placed an order today. Here's the build:

Last: Semi Dress (Bounty Hunter)
Counter Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Toe Vamp Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Leather Liner: Canyon/Red
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Pull Loops: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe [ $35.00 ]
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Toe Cap Leather Color: Does Not Apply - NO Toe Cap
Steel Toe: No Thanks
Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks
Top: Cut Top (standard)
Midsole: Single
Edge: Natural
Heel Base: Standard
Heel Lifts: Standard
Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
Sole Trim: Standard Trim (Double Row Stitch)
Height: 6"
Size - Length: 8
Size - Width: E
Logos / Embossing: Yes - I want standard logos and embossing


I went with 6" height... would 7" or 8" give any noticeable improvement in ankle support?

Kyle got back to me at 8E for my size down from my 9.5 D/E Brannock and 8.5 D Iron Ranger size. I'm assuming that sounds more kosher than 7.5EE. Should receive an 8E try on boot soon.

My build should basically look like the boot below with Vibram 430 sole
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That will be a nice one. I believe the 430 can be done half sole style if requested though I haven't done it myself. That presupposes you are interested in that though.

 

[CaptMorgan223]

That will be a nice one. I believe the 430 can be done half sole style if requested though I haven't done it myself. That presupposes you are interested in that though.

I think I'm gonna go regular 430 as my go any where do anything pair. Thanks for suggestion though

 

[montanamike]

I think I'm gonna go regular 430 as my go any where do anything pair. Thanks for suggestion though

I did the same. Since your pic had the half sole, I was hopeful you knew all the options.

 

[chicagoan2016]

I just placed an order today. Here's the build:

Last: Semi Dress (Bounty Hunter)
Counter Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Toe Vamp Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Cinnamon Waxed Flesh
Leather Liner: Canyon/Red
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Pull Loops: No Thanks
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe [ $35.00 ]
Toe Cap: No Thanks
Toe Cap Leather Color: Does Not Apply - NO Toe Cap
Steel Toe: No Thanks
Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks
Top: Cut Top (standard)
Midsole: Single
Edge: Natural
Heel Base: Standard
Heel Lifts: Standard
Sole: Vibram 430 Mini Vib
Sole Trim: Standard Trim (Double Row Stitch)
Height: 6"
Size - Length: 8
Size - Width: E
Logos / Embossing: Yes - I want standard logos and embossing


I went with 6" height... would 7" or 8" give any noticeable improvement in ankle support?

Kyle got back to me at 8E for my size down from my 9.5 D/E Brannock and 8.5 D Iron Ranger size. I'm assuming that sounds more kosher than 7.5EE. Should receive an 8E try on boot soon.

My build should basically look like the boot below with Vibram 430 sole
View attachment 1468122

Question: Is waxed flesh thicker/heavier than CXL or the other way around? Waxed Flesh does look dressy!
Thanks

 

[CaptMorgan223]

Question: Is waxed flesh thicker/heavier than CXL or the other way around? Waxed Flesh does look dressy!
Thanks

I have read that waxed flesh is more weather resistant and sturdier than CXL. However, I think other members on forum would know better than me considering I haven't received my pair.

 

[wordfool]

Question: Is waxed flesh thicker/heavier than CXL or the other way around? Waxed Flesh does look dressy!
Thanks

According to Horween, WF and CXL are basically the same leather, tanned the same way, but the finishing (color, wax, seal) is done on the rough (flesh) side for WF rather than the smooth side for CXL. I suspect they're just as tough as each other, but obviously rough vs smooth will age differently.

The White's (Horween) WF feels pretty substantial and thick, probably 6oz or more -- it feels thicker than the dress leathers but not quite as thick as the oil tan. And although it looks shiny and dressy at first the wax does wear off with scuffs and at creases, slowly revealing the roughout below -- that patina is what makes it so beloved by many. You can supposedly "re-wax" with VSC or similar, but it'll probably never look quite as pristine as when new