White's Boots

[barun]

After several months of waiting my Whites arrived today.  I was expecting a nice pair of boots but what I got was a hundred times nicer than I could of imagined.  Will post pics of them once the LP dries but I cannot say enough about them.  I have to give props to Kyle at Bakers for setting me up and can't wait to beat them to hell.

[hectic]

Really interested in seeing them, barun.

[barun]

Hectic, not just saying this because they are mine but they are really incredible.  I just hope that I can take some pics that do them justice.  I'll try to get some up tomorrow

[barun]

Sitting at the doctor's office for 2 hours waiting to be seen, I was so bored I took a pic of my new boot(s).  Will post good pics when I can find my camera cord

[barun]

…and another crappy photo

[riffblaster general]

beautiful.

[barun]

why thank you…

[hectic]

+1. More pics please barun

[Jestre]

Finally got the tracking number on a pair of custom White's I ordered about 6 weeks ago.  The anticipation is killing me already. . . (and I sure as hell hope I got the sizing correct, haha)

[barun]

I had the same worries, how did you order?  They run the same as Red Wing, maybe a tad bigger but not enough to order even a half size down.

[Jestre]

I sent my measurements to Baker's; they forwarded them to White's and said that I should be a size 9.  I take a 9.5 in Red Wings but usually require an additional insole for a snug fit.  I went with their sizing recommendation since they probably know better than I do.  Still keeping my fingers crossed.

[barun]

That actually sounds pretty good.  I did the same thing, went through the same process and I can't even begin to tell you how blown away I am with my boots.  Way better than I could have expected.

[dave]

I have a pair of White's SD 10D, Alden Indy 10D and White's SJ 10D.  The only thing i can say for sure is I wish the SD was a C instead of a D.  It feels like it's wider than the SJ.  The Indys mold to the foot better compared to the hard leather insole White's uses.  Without the cork insole Indy would probably feel as wide as the SD.

I just guessed at my size and didn't take any suggestions from Bakers or White's.

[Jestre]

Received my White's today after about a 6-week waiting period.  The fit is spot on.  Unfortunately I won't be able to wear them for a few days as I'm recovering from a terrible sunburn on my legs/ankles/feet    The smell and feel of the leather is stunning right out of the box.  I can't wait to make these something I wear almost everyday.  I did a custom-order though Baker's.  You can see my configuration as follows:

2011 White's Classic Work Boot
Size - Length 9, Sole Vibram Composition Half Sole, Heel Lifts Standard, Edge Brown, Upper (Shaft) Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Midsole Single, Toe Cap Leather Toe Cap (only available on plain toe style), Leather Liner Black, Sole Trim Close Trim, Toe Vamp Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler), Size - Width D (medium), Hardware All Black Eyes, Celastic Toe Box Single Celastic Toe, Lace Design Plain Toe, Counter Leather Black Chrome Excel by Horween, Height 6"

The pictures don't do them any justice:

[madmonday]

that is a really nice makeup.

good job jes & thanks for the write-up & pictures

[simonc]

J they are a lovely looking pair of boots, enjoy!

[MastersOfDeath]

Absolutely beautiful.!

[barun]

Awesome!  Just wait until you wear them.  I hate taking mine off!

[FurattoHeddo]

Can anyone explain what exactly a celastic toe box is, and what the difference between a single and double c t b is? Danke.

[barun]

toe boxes are made out of leather traditionally.  a celastic toe box is a different material (a man made, hard material) that keeps the shape but is lighter and less protective than a steel toe.  that much I know.

however, a double toe box, I believe would just doubly reinforce the toe box to keep the shape and give the toe some added protection without the added weight of steel.

hope that helps