White's Boots
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Also considering my first pair of White's. And as much as I hate asking this type of question, can I get a size recommendation? I'm a size 10 in Viberg and an 11 in athletic shoes (Mizuno, Nike, PF Flyers, New Balance).
So, size 11 for the swing last, do you think? Any help is appreciated.
when i stand on a brannock, i am right on the line at 10. I usually buy 10.5 athletic shoes because of this. That said, I am a 10 in whites and I still have room. Not too much but enough.
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Largest size is 8.5, so you're out of luck, Giles.
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what in the hell kind of leather is that? Looks endangered or something
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Looks like a sueded bison, but I'm not positive about that.
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getting more comfy as leather breaks in slowly….
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hey natehate, its a brown smooth leather smokejumper on the standard last.
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Nice looking boots Insane…
Im thinking about another build for sometime around April. Im thinking a semi dress in brown horsehide, double leather sole and a block heel. not sure about hardware, but I have time to think this up.
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Thinking about ordering my first pair of White's, and will probably order a pair of horse hide semi dress, can anyone explain the difference(s) in the available lasts (standard, swing, 38)? Send a mail to Bakers, but maybe someone here knows? Thanks.
The Swing Last (3) is quite noticeably wider across the toe; the 461 Last has the "sprung toe," or turned up like the old style work boot that they'd pull of the lake in the cartoons… I think the 461 looks very cool, but it is pretty noticeably turned up.
Here are comparative pics in a link from another forum:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/219173/custom-whites-boots-thoughts/930
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i dont like the 461 last looks trying hard to be something it doesnt
really..? they look like the viberg 1950s.
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Salami, that "cracking" is normal. If you feel the need, hit it with Obenaufs or tsomething similar, but its not really necessary.
