The streetwear shoes and boots thread...No sneakers please

I think I m in love ....

Why? They look like about a zillion other plain toe boots with a beefy sole?

they look a little silly

Originally Posted by IIIrd Icon

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that

, man. so if i got 8.5E on Indys, i should go 8.5E on White's?

In my experience that is correct.

Update on the boots worn in outlier pics. Apparently they are DKNY Boots, model name unknown as the guy who wears them also does not remember what they were called.

Random question- Why do so many boots have a darker color on the toe like they've been burnt or something? Is there a name for that? I personally hate that look, but it's really common.

Originally Posted by Caveat

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Random question- Why do so many boots have a darker color on the toe like they've been burnt or something? Is there a name for that? I personally hate that look, but it's really common.
Antiquing. Happens naturally over time, but can also be a factory treatment (as above).

Originally Posted by MortyGras

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Why? They look like about a zillion other plain toe boots with a beefy sole?

Originally Posted by Robert

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they look a little silly

Why the hate, gents? I mean, there's a reason why GTs, Commandos, Docs and the such are go-to daily boots for many. Not everyone wants to make a statement with their footwear all the time.

I really like those.

Originally Posted by slide13

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Did a custom order on some White's Semi-Dress back in early November and they showed up today. I'm thrilled with them, they turned out exactly as I wanted and the quality is amazing. My Alden boots are nice, but these are another level.

(for those interested there are more pics in the SUFU "...better with age" thread)

Those boots look beautiful. How much did they cost, and how do you go about doing a custom order with them? I was viewing their website and see nothing mentioned. thanks

These were $454 shipped. I called and talked to them briefly about doing a custom order to figure out the process. Basically I just traced my feet on some paper and took a few measurements (you can find the measurement instructions on their website). I then mailed that in along with their order form (also on the website) and a letter describing exactly what I wanted on my boots. That was done in early November. Less then a month later the boots arrived.

These are custom ordered in terms of options, but they are just standard 11.5D in size, they are not a custom last (though that is an option for an additional fee if necessary). Now that I have ordered one pair any reorder will just be for an 11.5D and I will not need to send in foot tracings or anything.

The hardest part with White's is figuring out what all the options are and what they look like. www.BakerShoe.com has most of the options listed on their White's page. I ended up going with:

brown dress leather
leather toe cap in same
double leather soles
tan leather lining
antique eyelets (all eyes, no hooks)
standard cut top
single Celastic toe box reinforcement

PS Borelli, really loving these boots.

Originally Posted by mlyngard

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Why the hate, gents? I mean, there's a reason why GTs, Commandos, Docs and the such are go-to daily boots for many. Not everyone wants to make a statement with their footwear all the time.

I really like those.


Not hating at all. But he was talking like he was gasping for air when he saw them.
They are very neutral.

Originally Posted by jessetk313

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Those boots look beautiful. How much did they cost, and how do you go about doing a custom order with them? I was viewing their website and see nothing mentioned. thanks
IF you live in LA check out The Stronghold, Bill does White's custom orders (he's active on sufu, think there may be a thread)

bill aint with stronghold no more

Originally Posted by RFX45

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PS Borelli, really loving these boots.

What are these? Look great! Edit: read that as a PS to a poster named Borelli. My bad.