Custom White's Boots ... Thoughts?

[bluesmandan]

Any tips here on dealing with squeak in White’s semi dress? I swear it’s getting louder! One year old boots.

 

[mlwdp]

If White’s/Wesco has taken your measurements in the past, why can’t you reference those measurements?

Baker's doesn't have the measurements that satisfy Wesco. They told me I have to do it through Wesco's style, which I have to do on my own. White's can't do my size in their Nomad/engineer boot so I have to go through Wesco. Wish I had a Wesco dealer near me, let alone a White's dealer like I did in NC.

 

[linafelt]

Baker's doesn't have the measurements that satisfy Wesco. They told me I have to do it through Wesco's style, which I have to do on my own. White's can't do my size in their Nomad/engineer boot so I have to go through Wesco. Wish I had a Wesco dealer near me, let alone a White's dealer like I did in NC.

Where in NC do they carry White's?

 

[YTHMNSTRY]

Where in NC do they carry White's?

https://blackwoodstationoutfitters.wordpress.com/category/whites-boots/

 

[mlwdp]

Where in NC do they carry White's?

https://blackwoodstationoutfitters.wordpress.com/category/whites-boots/

On Sufu I posted my adventure to the store. It's in the Shoes that look better with age thread.

 

[linafelt]

On Sufu I posted my adventure to the store. It's in the Shoes that look better with age thread.

Ah right, I tried to stop there once and they were closed. So I walk next-door and had a sandwich at Allen and Son barbecue!

I am in DC, but my wife’s family is in Chapel Hill, so I hope to get there on some visit.

 

[Dpr422]

Just curious - I recently put an order in for a pair of Brown/CXL Otto's via Bakers. I have only seen a few pictures of these shoes, but wondering if any of you have seen them in person or own a pair. If yes, any opinions to share?

 

[f800gs]

Where in NC do they carry White's?

As a data point I purchased two pairs from backwoods and nothing but a great experience!

 

[Chupacabra]

I realize it's sacrilege to ask for RW comparisons but anyone who could photo or speak to the height of the upper on the back of the ankle on the SDs as it might compare to a round toe Beckman.

My delemia is deciding between a pair of SD's or BH's. I own a pair of RW Chukkas that were a real mother lover on the back of my achillies until broken in so I know anything much lower than the 5" Beckman height is probably lower than what will be comfortable with me.

 

[Davey13]

^^^ I'm curious also to the height of the SD. I am very close to ordering a pair of whites, and trying to decide if the 5" vs. the 6" height might be uncomfortable. Only reason I even ask is because trying to read this thread from the beginning, at around a hundred pages in someone mentions the height being a nuisance.

Would love to hear SD owners opinions of comfort vs the extra inch in the back...

 

[TH3515]

trying to decide if the 5" vs. the 6" height might be uncomfortable.

Rather the opposite. To my feet, 5" is the most comfortable height: Ankles well covered yet full freedom of movement. Top of shaft unnoticeable even with thin dress socks. My Bullhide SDs on the 38 last are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned.
Additional height gives you more ankle support but doesn't increase comfort in my experience.

 

[linafelt]

Rather the opposite. To my feet, 5" is the most comfortable height: Ankles well covered yet full freedom of movement. Top of shaft unnoticeable even with thin dress socks. My Bullhide SDs on the 38 last are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned.
Additional height gives you more ankle support but doesn't increase comfort in my experience. View attachment 1162894

+1

 

[linafelt]

^^ The other thing to consider for comfort is that a 6” BH or Farmer-Rancher or the like will come with a gusseted tongue, whereas a 5” SD will be only partly gusseted. The extra fold of leather rubbing on your ankle from the gusseted tongue can be tough to break in.

 

[Legal Eagles]

^^ The other thing to consider for comfort is that a 6” BH or Farmer-Rancher or the like will come with a gusseted tongue, whereas a 5” SD will be only partly gusseted. The extra fold of leather rubbing on your ankle from the gusseted tongue can be tough to break in.

TH3515 and linafelt are both spot on...

If you do not need the boots for some sort of manual labour or unusual ankle support, the 5" SD is the way to go. You gain nothing in comfort by going with the 6", you may get a little extra ankle support with the height and external heel counter on the 6" BH, but the effect is really de minimis, and offset by the gusseted tongue linafelt mentioned, which to me is less comfortable than the tongue on the SD.

 

[SouthNarc]

Holy **** is White's Horsehide nice.