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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 2:19:26 GMT -6
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Post by davelewis on Dec 4, 2014 10:52:05 GMT -6
Steve, nice move. I have a pair of their CXL semi-dress, and a pair of their Nomad Engineers boots I bought for riding, although they are great for all around use this time of year. I am hooked, as they offer more arch support than anything I have ever tried. I would suggest you purchase from Bakershoe in Eugene Or., as they are a dealer, and offer free shipping, and sell them cheaper than direct from Whites. Go figure. Also, their website is way better than Whites, and you can see where you can customize things. Give Kyle a call there, as he is the White's expert. Also, for me I don't pay any sales tax, where I would if I bought from White's direct, as they are made in Spokane, WA. and I live in WA. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 11:02:26 GMT -6
Dave, THANKS!
I am supposed to be getting a free catalog in the mail soon and I did find Whites website a little weird. I just wanted a "see all boots" view so I could zoom in from there. I want to get a daily wear pair and a riding pair as well.
I'll go through the shop you mentioned, I really appreciate the tip.
It will be nice to get out of the sales tax (I'm in CA).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 12:24:02 GMT -6
Steve, nice move. I have a pair of their CXL semi-dress, and a pair of their Nomad Engineers boots I bought for riding, although they are great for all around use this time of year. I am hooked, as they offer more arch support than anything I have ever tried. I would suggest you purchase from Bakershoe in Eugene Or., as they are a dealer, and offer free shipping, and sell them cheaper than direct from Whites. Go figure. Also, their website is way better than Whites, and you can see where you can customize things. Give Kyle a call there, as he is the White's expert. Also, for me I don't pay any sales tax, where I would if I bought from White's direct, as they are made in Spokane, WA. and I live in WA. yeah, I second Steve's comment about Bakershoe. Btw, things may have changed for the last five years but check out the Semi-dress with unstructured (plain) toe if you like lower profile boots. Either the CXL brown or #8 are great leather. I also love the Vibram 700 sole. |
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 5, 2014 10:52:21 GMT -6
Amazon actually has some Semi Dress White's boots in Chromexcel Black or Brown for $312 plus taxes with the code CYBER14 thats good for a 30% discount. That to me is an insane price for these boots.. Free returns too as sizing with White's is tricky.. Amazon Link |
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 5, 2014 13:03:46 GMT -6
Just to post some pictures.. Here is a pair of HH SDs that I recently sold.  More pictures |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 13:42:38 GMT -6
Very nice. What is the config on this one?
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 5, 2014 14:32:20 GMT -6
Here are the build details on those.
Item: White's Semi Dress Boots
Leather: Horse Hide
Color: Brown
Size: US 8.5E
Celastic Toe Box: Single
Leather Liner: Tan in Color
Pull Loop: No
Eyelet Color: Antique
Eyelet Configuration: Eyelets & Hooks
Sole Trim: Close Trim
Sole: Single Leather
Heel Shape: Block
Heel Height: Minus 1/4 inch
Midsole/Edge Color: Brown
Semi Dress Last
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Post by Winterland on Dec 5, 2014 15:11:46 GMT -6
Amazon actually has some Semi Dress White's boots in Chromexcel Black or Brown for $312 plus taxes with the code CYBER14 thats good for a 30% discount. That to me is an insane price for these boots.. Free returns too as sizing with White's is tricky.. Amazon LinkThis a great price for new. I wonder if you are able to order the options you want? |
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 5, 2014 16:13:18 GMT -6
Don't think you can change the configuration. The ones in that link are SDs in Black or Brown Chromexcel, unlined, single celastic, close trim, standard height cuban heel, single leather sole with antique eyelets and hooks.
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 5, 2014 17:02:53 GMT -6
Too bad they got bought up by a Japanese company.
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Post by davelewis on Dec 5, 2014 18:08:55 GMT -6
Amazon actually has some Semi Dress White's boots in Chromexcel Black or Brown for $312 plus taxes with the code CYBER14 thats good for a 30% discount. That to me is an insane price for these boots.. Free returns too as sizing with White's is tricky.. Amazon LinkGreet price on a great boot if it works for you. I have found that most wear 1/2 size smaller than their regular size. I buy mine through Bakershoe and they guarantee the fit, so no worries there. The support these boots offer my feet has me won over, as that's all I wear anymore. |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 5, 2014 18:10:04 GMT -6
Too bad they got bought up by a Japanese company. Actually the same company that owns LaCrosse, and Danner. Still hand made in Spokane, WA., and as long as it stays that way, they will get my business. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 11:22:48 GMT -6
The world is tricky that way. Between outright corporate ownership by purchasing a company, owning a controlling share of stock or even the political ties created by contractual and supply arrangements it's hard to draw any sort of line on what constitutes American made (or Chinese made, UK made etc) unless somthing is 100% located and privately owned within a country. That's exceedingly difficult to pull off once a company gets past a certain size. I'm with Dave on this one though, the boots are US built and put people to work here so that's cool. I have no issue at all with Japanese ownership. Knowing a craftsperson in Washington is sitting down and making these boots and doing high quality work is the point.
I'm kind of a dreamer, I have no bias against foreign made goods (if the people doing the work are treated fairly) while at the same time I want to see the US return to being a top teir manufacturing powerhouse. Sometimes those views seems incompatible.
Back to the boots though, I'm going to place an order through Bakershoe (thanks again Dave) after the holidays. I've got a paper catalog coming from Whites and I'm in 'net research mode trying to find the right choice of boot from Whites. I really want something close to a derby style, or at least with a stitch across the toe box, mid height boot with a vibram lined leather sole, Leather type and color after that....looking at all the options is really fun.
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Post by beerweasel on Dec 8, 2014 9:42:00 GMT -6
I just mailed my tracings to Kyle at baker for a pair of SDs in #8 cxl. I'm pumped. First pair of whites and mto boots. Kyle has been very cool and answered all my questions quickly. Now the wait begins.
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Post by turey22 on Dec 9, 2014 20:55:15 GMT -6
I have been recommended whites over viberg. I might have to take a look at them but I'm in love with the style and shape of viberg
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 21:42:34 GMT -6
I have been recommended whites over viberg. I might have to take a look at them but I'm in love with the style and shape of viberg I had Whites semi-dress and had handle a pair of viberg. If price is no object, Viberg is your choice. If you do want great value, Whites with custom options can look very "close" to Viberg. |
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Post by easy79 on Dec 10, 2014 17:51:43 GMT -6
Hello everyone, 1st post thought I'd share. Attachments:
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Post by Winterland on Dec 10, 2014 21:00:20 GMT -6
Hello everyone, 1st post thought I'd share. Are they both Whites? If so very nice to have 2 pair. Welcome to the forum. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 21:46:27 GMT -6
Hello everyone, 1st post thought I'd share. Very nice boots, easy79. Your black pant look very interesting, mind to share what is it? |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 11, 2014 8:33:25 GMT -6
Most of the Whites I've seen that I've liked were apparently custom. I'm not sure I exactly understand their ordering system and it's hard for me to picture how they'd turn out based on all the options. But a few I've seen on reddit just blew me away, especially a pair in green CXL that somebody posted.
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Post by beerweasel on Dec 11, 2014 13:31:26 GMT -6
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Post by easy79 on Dec 17, 2014 13:50:55 GMT -6
Sorry for the slow response. The black pair are SD'S about a year old. The brown pair are packers I got from eBay used.
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Post by easy79 on Dec 17, 2014 13:53:12 GMT -6
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Post by Mowgli on Dec 24, 2014 12:13:36 GMT -6
Here is my new pair I took delivery recently. 7" Bounty Hunters in Brown Smooth. Time to start breaking them in..  |
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