Even with hindsight being what it is, I am glad my build happened the way it did. Because I was on the fence, I think if I had gone with the standard height, I would have questioned my decision. I am glad I was able to feel both and solidify the decision for the final build.

After wearing them for a few days I sent them back to have a heel lift added. With the -1/4 heel it felt like I was tipping back in the boots. Since I got them back with the standard height it feels much more natural.

Like others I perused this thread and others for many hours to pin down the order I wanted to make. I finally made my order in November. Here is my build:

White's Smoke Jumper Standard Last
Leather 1: Brown Smooth
Leather 2: Brown Smooth
Toe Vamp Leather: Brown Smooth
Toe Cap Leather: Brown Smooth, Medallion
Celastic Toe Box: Single
Safety Toe: No Thanks
Heel Counter Leather: Brown Smooth
Height: 10"
Upper (Shaft) Leather : Brown Smooth
Leather Liner: No Thanks
Sole Trim: Close Trim
Top: Cut
Back Stay Leather: Brown Smooth
Pull Loop: No
Eyelet Color: Antique
Eyelet Configuration : Hook and Eyelet
Top Garment: Hook
Lace Design: Plain Toe
Lace: Leather
False Tongue: None
Sole: Commando Mini Lug Half Sole
Half Slip: No
Heel Shape: Block
Heel Height: Minus 1/4"
Last: Bounty Hunter (Semi Dress Last)
Midsole: Standard
Midsole/Edge Color: Brown
Size - Length: 9.5
Size - Width: C