Mghart
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If I could source some Maryam or Shinki horsehide for not crazy money I probably will. Otherwise, Badalassi would be my next choice.
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If I could source some Maryam or Shinki horsehide for not crazy money I probably will. Otherwise, Badalassi would be my next choice.
W&C russet harnessWhat type of leather is that?
I like their Urban loggers but I couldn't find the option for this leather on Nick's website.W&C russet harness
I just ordered some HB direct from Maryam. Was fairly easy to do. What's crazy money? 14 sq ft was about $200 plus shipping.If I could source some Maryam or Shinki horsehide for not crazy money I probably will. Otherwise, Badalassi would be my next choice.
Ah really? I know for similar sq ft for badalassi it was like $200 as well. That seems like a fair price for that much horsehide. I honestly thought Maryam would be more.I just ordered some HB direct from Maryam. Was fairly easy to do. What's crazy money? 14 sq ft was about $200 plus shipping.
I just ordered some HB direct from Maryam. Was fairly easy to do. What's crazy money? 14 sq ft was about $200 plus shipping.
you'd probably have to contact them directly, i saw these on their instagramI like their Urban loggers but I couldn't find the option for this leather on Nick's website.
they must like you, i tried but got a way different quote from them...
If I could find good whisky shell for a price that would not require me to mortgage my house... I might try it...@Legal Eagles At some point, wouldn't it be worth just sourcing the leather and having a build done? Obviously theres the added cost associated, but it might get you what you want. I've been contemplating doing that in the future at some point but for now I have my boot purchases planned out for the year already. Theres certain leathers I would think a pair of Whites would look great in, but the likelihood of them ever stocking outside their current catalog probably won't happen.
Ordered (and am still waiting on) a pair of bounty hunters from Bakers with Maryam HH that Kyle said they happened to have, the up charge was $250Ah really? I know for similar sq ft for badalassi it was like $200 as well. That seems like a fair price for that much horsehide. I honestly thought Maryam would be more.
Oh wow, that’ll be awesome to see! What color horsehide?Ordered (and am still waiting on) a pair of bounty hunters from Bakers with Maryam HH that Kyle said they happened to have, the up charge was $250
To quote Kyle: “a really pretty tan”, and then he goes and throws me this to fan the flames when I asked for a picture?Oh wow, that’ll be awesome to see! What color horsehide?
To quote Kyle: “a really pretty tan”, and then he goes and throws me this to fan the flames when I asked for a picture?
I am assuming the toscanello horse rump but he did not confirm
It’s great to have confirmation on the leather. Can I ask when you placed the order and what your quoted wait time is?it is Toscanello. I have a pair in the works and will share them here once I eventually get them
As promised, pictures of the new boots.
First, the build specs:
Ordered: 10/16/2020
Delivered: 01/25/2021
White's 350-C Smokejumper
Last: 4811
Leather : Brown Elk Tan
Toe Cap: Dress Toe Cap
Toe Box: Single Celastic
Height: 6”
Leather Liner: No
Sole Trim: Standard
Top: Rolled Top
Eyelet Color: Brass
Eyelet Configuration : Hook and Eyelet
Top Garment: Eyelet
False Tongue: Standard
Sole: #700 full comp sole
Heel Shape: Standard Logger Heal
Heel Height: Standard
Midsole: Standard Single
Midsole/Edge Color: Brown
Size - Length: 12 ½
Size - Width: C
I made two new Kilties for the boots with out the crinkle cut bottoms.
I think that White's nailed it with this pair. I absolutely love them and the arches are nice and high (4818 last used not the 55). This is my first pair with the Vibram #700, and they are significantly heavier than the #269 sole on my SD's. These defiantly feel more rugged.
I'm happy with it all. The leather used, the stitching, the workmanship. Also, I don't know what leather they used in the tongue, but holy cow, that stuff is super thick and incredibly soft - love it.
Since it's often posted on here what blemishes there are in a build, I went looking for some. To be clear, I'd give these boots an A+, so please don't take this as a compliant. I'm thrilled with how these tuned out. But for those that want to see any possible flaws...
On the right boot, on the inside edge of the rolled top there are some scratches.
On the right boot, the sole edge near the toe was sanded a little closer to the stitches than on the left.
On the right boot, the heal stack has a slightly larger heel shelf than on the left boot. (You can see this in the pic looking down from above behind.)
On the left boot, the backstay/pull loop is not perfectly centered on the centerline.
That's it, and that's only with a supper picky eye. These are some tough boots, not some dandified fashion wear. I can't find anything on these boots that I would complain about. They came exactly as I ordered.
Thanks White's!