Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[meso]



Well I did for brown leather boots from a random reddittor. His collection looked amazing so I placed the order. When they arrive, they couldn't last for 4 weeks and stitching started coming out. They look good but durability is always an issue when it comes to custom made boots.

What do you mean by "stitching started coming out"? Where?

 

[meso]



It never fails to amaze me how deep and intense Japanese fans are with their fashion.

Random plug for David Marx's "Ametora"!

 

[broken_oracle]

I'll second that recommendation for 'Ametora' - fascinating book!

 

[sambam]



Thanks so much for the info and pics sambam it's very helpful.

While looking around on eBay for discounts I found a pair of Whites Outdoorsman's for ~$100 off, this seems like a good deal, but I noticed the lining on them looks like it's only sort of semi attached, are they supposed to be like this? Here's a pic

Thanks for any help guys.

Where did you see this. Should all be sewn in at the top

 

[sambam]

Was just there in Dec looking at all the Stumptown abc mart stores. Had a great time with the managers and some abc mart employees. They call White's the king of all boots.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



So boots on the right here, they are Smoke Jumpers with a double midsole? How does the double leather outsole compare in thickness to the Vibram(?) outsole we see here? So overall how does a double midsole plus double leather sole compare to what we see in this photo?

 

[CaptainCarrot]



Where did you see this. Should all be sewn in at the top

I saw them being sold by a private seller on eBay after searching for "White's Outdoorsman".
Here's a link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/112285754829?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368&_mwBanner=1
Thanks for helping out.

 

[YTHMNSTRY]



Thanks so much for the info and pics sambam it's very helpful.

While looking around on eBay for discounts I found a pair of Whites Outdoorsman's for ~$100 off, this seems like a good deal, but I noticed the lining on them looks like it's only sort of semi attached, are they supposed to be like this? Here's a pic

Thanks for any help guys.

It looks to me like the lining is in how it is supposed to be. If you are talking about the boot on the left, the tongue is pushed back inside the boot giving it that appearance.

 

[CaptainCarrot]



It looks to me like the lining is in how it is supposed to be. If you are talking about the boot on the left, the tongue is pushed back inside the boot giving it that appearance.

Actually looking at the other pics on the ad what I thought was the tongue is actually the kilty so you're probably right.
Thanks!

 

[chicken1616]

Was just there in Dec looking at all the Stumptown abc mart stores. Had a great time with the managers and some abc mart employees. They call White's the king of all boots.

Shouldn't this be "The Emperor of all boots?"

 

[sambam]



Shouldn't this be "The Emperor of all boots?"

 

True true

 

[sambam]



Thank you very much! It is great to have you here on the Forum sambam!

Just talked with my best measure guy. He said you should be the same size in any style with adding a steel toe.

 

[niktak11]

Anyone know what the current turnaround time is?

 

[FrankCowperwood]

@niktak11 I'm going to guess that sambam has a good feel for it, but I was quoted up to six weeks by Bakers when I put in an order Jan. 10.

 

[janoy89]

My order was about 3-4 weeks, I think that's pretty typical.