Fantastic bootmaker. I have their Farmer/Rancher 8". They're rugged, fit well, and are very comfortable.
Their only detriment is they're HEAVY. The semi-dress would probably be much lighter.
Fantastic bootmaker. I have their Farmer/Rancher 8". They're rugged, fit well, and are very comfortable.
Their only detriment is they're HEAVY. The semi-dress would probably be much lighter.
Thanks - which sole is the better choice do you folks think?Originally Posted by Blackgrass
-Jake
I have been debating that myself. I would probably go with the man made soles. But somewhere (I think here) someone said you could special order them with Cat Paw soles. I might try and go that route or at least investigate into it a bit.
I should post this over on the VLJ forum....some of those fellas might offer up some additional information.
Definitely!
-Jake
White's Boots?? Ask any wildland firefighter....
I spent eight years on a U.S. Forest Service firefighting unit and just about everybody wore Whites. They're all leather, built to last, and heavy but they're made to go "where angels fear to tread." Granted, these may not be the semi-dress boots you're looking at. You can order stock sizes or have a custom made boot. The good people at Whites will be able to help you figure out which way you need to go. All the guys in my crew had the same opinion - the boots are really tight at first, especially around the instep. Over time, and with some serious breaking in, they conform to the shape of your foot. The recommendation was to use distilled alcohol to moisten any hot spots and wear them 'til they dry. The company stands behinds its work and will rebuild your boots for a lifetime. Be sure to check out the different models as the toe box varies somewhat. Hope this helps!
Thanks...Good information!
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