Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[Legal Eagles]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult. To even approach the desired look we're talking about 100 lugs on a double midsole and probably 1/4" raised heel (raised "platform"). The idea is comparing to things that look like this:
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Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

White's has said previously that they are mechanically limited with regard to sole thickness... their machines can only sew through so much leather...

This was the absolute limit they could do when I asked...

 

[ChaoticKinesis]

White's has said previously that they are mechanically limited with regard to sole thickness... their machines can only sew through so much leather...

This was the absolute limit they could do when I asked...
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By absolute limit, does that apply only to the midsole or is that the thickest sole they would put on a build like that? What does walking on something like that feel like, when compared to something like the stock BH build? What about weight?

My only experience with White's so far was my try-on stock BH, which was the standard sole/heel with V100 sole in 10D and I got just over 3lbs. when weighing it.

 

[chicagoan2016]

By absolute limit, does that apply only to the midsole or is that the thickest sole they would put on a build like that? What does walking on something like that feel like, when compared to something like the stock BH build? What about weight?

My only experience with White's so far was my try-on stock BH, which was the standard sole/heel with V100 sole in 10D and I got just over 3lbs. when weighing it.

3 lbs for a pair of Bounty Hunters is not bad! I think my horse hide bounty hunters weigh around 2-3lbs per boot: ).
My understanding is, the thickest they would put is triple midsoles with 100 lugsoles but recently I don't see the triple midsoles option,only double.
I have double midsoles with 430 vibram and I just started the break-in process, I am assuming it will take a couple of months.
Speaking of break in, @Legal Eagles , how long was the break in time for your boots (picture above)?

 

[ChaoticKinesis]

3 lbs for a pair of Bounty Hunters is not bad! I think my horse hide bounty hunters weigh around 2-3lbs per boot: ).
My understanding is, the thickest they would put is triple midsoles with 100 lugsoles but recently I don't see the triple midsoles option,only double.
I have double midsoles with 430 vibram and I just started the break-in process, I am assuming it will take a couple of months.
Speaking of break in, @Legal Eagles , how long was the break in time for your boots (picture above)?

Sorry if I wasn't clear, I meant just over 3 lbs. per boot. I'm guessing more midsoles would add to that, while single-stitched edge, smaller size, and possibly choice of leather would subtract from it.

 

[Legal Eagles]

By absolute limit, does that apply only to the midsole or is that the thickest sole they would put on a build like that? What does walking on something like that feel like, when compared to something like the stock BH build? What about weight?

My only experience with White's so far was my try-on stock BH, which was the standard sole/heel with V100 sole in 10D and I got just over 3lbs. when weighing it.

My understanding is leather is harder to sew through than rubber... the pair above is 2.5 leather plus commando... they will do IIRC double leather plus Vibram 100, but that is pushing it...

Those have no ground feel at all, but do not feel overly tall.

 

[Legal Eagles]

3 lbs for a pair of Bounty Hunters is not bad! I think my horse hide bounty hunters weigh around 2-3lbs per boot: ).
My understanding is, the thickest they would put is triple midsoles with 100 lugsoles but recently I don't see the triple midsoles option,only double.
I have double midsoles with 430 vibram and I just started the break-in process, I am assuming it will take a couple of months.
Speaking of break in, @Legal Eagles , how long was the break in time for your boots (picture above)?

I have been fortunate that none of my White's have required a "break-in" in the sense that I could not wear them all day out of the box... the sole is still not "flexible" and I am not sure it ever will be, nor were they intended to be... but they are extremely comfortable...

 

[chicagoan2016]

I have been fortunate that none of my White's have required a "break-in" in the sense that I could not wear them all day out of the box... the sole is still not "flexible" and I am not sure it ever will be, nor were they intended to be... but they are extremely comfortable...

I have another theory @Legal Eagles !!
When we are breaking in White's boots, the boots "mold" to our feet but I think our feet do "mold" too !!!
You have been wearing White's for so long, your feet are accustomed to White's boots!

 

[redbaron1980]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult. To even approach the desired look we're talking about 100 lugs on a double midsole and probably 1/4" raised heel (raised "platform"). The idea is comparing to things that look like this:
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Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

I know Vibram does a black wedge sole like the white crepe you see on the Perry boots, it would approximate that look, but probably not the height

 

[klank74]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult. To even approach the desired look we're talking about 100 lugs on a double midsole and probably 1/4" raised heel (raised "platform"). The idea is comparing to things that look like this:
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Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

Black dress or black elk tan with a double midsole and a vibram 2021 in black might get you close to that. Or maybe she would like something a little wilder looking like bull hide. Try searching for some of the Japanese Whites builds, they seem to like theirs on the wilder, chunkier side.

 

[js0930]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult. To even approach the desired look we're talking about 100 lugs on a double midsole and probably 1/4" raised heel (raised "platform"). The idea is comparing to things that look like this:
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Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

Maybe double midsole plus black wedge sole? Also maybe go lace to toe to look”chunkier”?


Also take a look at the Red Wings below for inspiration, maybe.

 

[wordfool]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult. To even approach the desired look we're talking about 100 lugs on a double midsole and probably 1/4" raised heel (raised "platform"). The idea is comparing to things that look like this:
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Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

You might have more success with some of the unique leathers White's offers rather than trying to replicate that sole chonk. You could try something like this. Yes, caiman and bull hide might not be the cheapest leather options, but that combo is kinda fun and unique with the wedge sole. Check out the rest of that site's White's options for more unique ideas. Ostrich leather is also fun and perhaps weird enough.

 

[ChaoticKinesis]

You might have more success with some of the unique leathers White's offers rather than trying to replicate that sole chonk. You could try something like this. Yes, caiman and bull hide might not be the cheapest leather options, but that combo is kinda fun and unique with the wedge sole. Check out the rest of that site's White's options for more unique ideas. Ostrich leather is also fun and perhaps weird enough.

These are really cool and I was also considering going for mixed blacks with something like black dress and bull hide. I hadn't considered the wedge sole before but I imagine that should feel a lot lighter and easier to walk on than going massive lug.

 

[redbaron1980]

These are really cool and I was also considering going for mixed blacks with something like black dress and bull hide. I hadn't considered the wedge sole before but I imagine that should feel a lot lighter and easier to walk on than going massive lug.

Just going by my own experience with the Perry boots, the wedge sole is extremely comfortable

 

[hoppy_IPA]

Actually we've looked at Buildaboot quite a bit and it's proven surprisingly difficult.

Because, you know, other stuff is "boring".

Have you emailed Kyle?
Its been a few years, but I seem to recall a one off pair he had built for a customer. Really tall boot with substantial platform sole. If you can find the sole you desire Bakers may be able to make it happen, they may even suggest one based on your criteria.
The process would be they/Bakers request Whites build your boot to spec & send them to Bakers sans sole. Bakers will then apply the custom sole before forwarding them on to you.

 

[Legal Eagles]

These are really cool and I was also considering going for mixed blacks with something like black dress and bull hide. I hadn't considered the wedge sole before but I imagine that should feel a lot lighter and easier to walk on than going massive lug.

Funny you were asking about "chonk" and that boot company which must not be named posted these...

Make both boots like the right one, murder them out in all black, you are getting close to your desired aesthetic ...