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White's Semi-dress Boots..

jimmer_5

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One option that I like for the Semi-Dress boot is the "British Tan" leather. It's a very nice dark tan-light brown color, and only available on the semi-dress. I wanted to order a pair of Smoke Jumpers with this color, but no such luck.
 

jimmer_5

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Just got my custom White's semi-dress in the mail today and wow, these are some seriously well built boots. For sizing, instead of the tracing I just went with the same size I wear in Red Wing, Wolverine, Chippewa, Alden, etc. It worked out well and the fit is spot on.

Here's the custom config I used:

Retro Semi Dress Americana by White's Boots
Toe Cap Leather Color British Tan, Sole Vibram 269, Size - Length 11, Hardware Antique Eyes & Hooks, Edge Brown, Upper (Shaft) Leather British Tan, Midsole Single, Pull Loops No Thanks, Leather Liner Cream, Sole Trim Close Trim, Toe Vamp Leather British Tan, Size - Width D (medium), Toe Cap Leather Toe Cap (only available on plain toe style), Celastic Toe Box Single Celastic Toe, Heel Base 90 Degree Blocked off Heel (Traveler)


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These are pretty close to my idea of what a prefect pair of Semi-Dress boots would be. Great choice, and evn better photos!
 

s_crumb

Familiar Face
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98
Location
Colorado
Double mid sole, means two layers of leather, with a rubber sole on the bottom. I was confused about that at first. I ended up with a double midsole and vibram half soles.

I just got a shipping notice from Bakers. 3-5 weeks ha! Double that. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say my giant feet threw off White's. I'm just glad they're coming.

Now if I could just get that jacket I ordered from Aero, back in December....
 

univibe88

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Double mid sole, means two layers of leather, with a rubber sole on the bottom. I was confused about that at first. I ended up with a double midsole and vibram half soles.

I just got a shipping notice from Bakers. 3-5 weeks ha! Double that. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say my giant feet threw off White's. I'm just glad they're coming.

Now if I could just get that jacket I ordered from Aero, back in December....

The wait on that jacket will make the wait for the shoes seem like a blink of the eye!

I hope shipping/customs doesn't take too long.
 

jonbuilder

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Double mid sole, means two layers of leather, with a rubber sole on the bottom. I was confused about that at first. I ended up with a double midsole and vibram half soles.

I just got a shipping notice from Bakers. 3-5 weeks ha! Double that. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say my giant feet threw off White's. I'm just glad they're coming.


We must have order from Baker about the same time. I got a call from Backer yesterday that my shoes had arrived. I am having Baker add cat paw half soles to the White’s double leather sole so my boots will ship from Baker Monday .White’s has been busy making smokes from the upcoming wild fire season hence the time factor.
I order the bounty hunter that is made on the semi last with smoke uppers which allow the lace to toe option. I also like the 6 inch height over the semi 5 inch height just the right support without the weight and heat of higher boots.
 

illumin8em

A-List Customer
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Oregon
See that goes back to what I was saying earlier. Baker's website is NOT clear. I would have jumped on Cat's Paws had they been an option on the order form. But all that was listed was Vibram half soles. I am agitated.

You are right, the website in not clear. I found that calling and speaking with the fellas at Bakers very effective at answering any questions I have that the website does not provide. There is one or two guys there who handle the White's stuff and the phone is usually given to one of them, I think the last fella I spoke with was Shawn, but don't quote me on that because names are the first thing that I forget. Also, they have a great return policy if a pair doesn't work out for you. Its all about who you talk to
 

jonbuilder

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Grass Valley CA Foothills
White's will not make a boot with cat’s paw soles. I called baker and asked if they would install cat paw half soles. Baker has a completed boot repair shop. I did mention a few posts back that I found it best to call Baker to go over the options rather than rely solely on the web to order boots. I purchased additional cat paw rubber heal protectors from Baker to be shipped with my boots, so I have backups when the original heal protector wear down. I found Baker to be very accommodating, they sent me an email confirmation of all the order details and they inspect boots when they arrive from White’s for confirmation with the order detail. I have sent Packers to White’s for a resole with written instructions, and went over the instruction with a White’s rep prior to the resole. White’s resoled my boots with the standard composite sole they use on packers not the 430 mini vibram sole I requested. Look at it this way, your boots will last for years even with heavy use so when you wear the half sole down send the boots back to Baker to get cat paw replcements.
 

s_crumb

Familiar Face
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98
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Colorado
Being on a different continent I try to take care of things electronically. Lesson learned, there are still companies out there that it's best to deal with over the phone.
 

s_crumb

Familiar Face
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Colorado
Just picked them up yesterday. Man, these are some substantial boots. Definitely the nicest boots I've had the pleasure of handling. I wasn't prepared for the weight/quality of them. As someone with mostly flat feet, the arch is going to take some getting used to. I wore them for a little while before I had to take them off.

Bravo Whites. These things are beautiful.
 

s_crumb

Familiar Face
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98
Location
Colorado
Here we go. The largest size Bakers offered. Size 15 D. Standard Brown Chrome Excel with double leather mid sole and vibram half soles.
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