White's Boots
-
From the (Wesco) horses mouth…...
_I think we have substantial arch support…but it's true we do not put an added piece of leather under the arch like the "Arch Ease" construction. We simply have an arch built into our lasts...therefore giving proper weight distribution.We can definitely do an insole wrap to add arch support..it's an extra $60
We have done it with great success in the past......._
Not to derail the White's thread (almost thought this was the Wesco page!) but that's great to know they can add arch support. My only qualm with Wesco is that, and the stock inserts that come with the boots which I know you can upgrade (or just buy your own).
At the end of the day, fit is highly personal and subjective; my Wesco's haven't done it for me stock-wise (not to say they're uncomfortable by any means), and my Alden's feel like cardboard (definitely uncomfortable). I definitely feel it if I'm not wearing my White's but as you mention, most anything can be adjusted at the right price!
-
Aho, your post really illustrates how individual matters of comfort can be. My Alden Indys are my go-to boot on days when I'll be walking around more or if my ankle is sore due to an old running injury, because they are so comfortable and give me the support I need on the inside edge (from the curved heel).
-
Sugar Mountain, it really does come down to personal preference right?
Regarding the sale, I'm sure you've all read this, but straight from the horses mouth:
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/aug/05/whites-boots-owners-confident-about-sale/"Kirk Layton, LaCrosse’s chief financial officer, said ABC-Mart gives guidance on how to improve boot sales in Japan and other Asian countries.
“For our U.S. operations, they’re hands-off owners,” Layton said.
The White’s Boots brand has earned widespread loyalty and LaCrosse has no plans to change how it makes boots or where they’re made, Layton said.
“They know what they’re doing,” Layton said. The only topic involving Spokane has been how to boost production at the Spokane factory, perhaps by opening a second production line, Layton said."
–---
So really, the only thing I guess we should be concerned about for now is if they can maintain a fair standard of construction/quality when and if they open a second production line as new workers come in.
-
@aho:
“They know what they’re doing,” Layton said. The only topic involving Spokane has been how to boost production at the Spokane factory, perhaps by opening a second production line, Layton said."
White’s prides itself in not using a production line for most of its boots… I suppose this means more boots like the “Otto White Vintage Packer” which is not hand stitched and (I believe) is production line made…
-
How are White's defining production line? My interpretation is that they would be duplicating their cutting to welting to finishing process of the workshop rather than a literal factory-style conveyor belt but I could be wrong.
Surely ABC-Mart have a good enough grasp of the Japanese market to know that one of the principal selling points (beyond durability) of White's is that they are hand-made in the US?
-
What would be the point of these message boards if not for a little over-speculation and reading too deeply into things?
-
Even if you did double post, boots like these deserve it. Just beautiful.
-
Maybe they are just non celastic???
-
Good golly, I wish I had some British tan in my collection!
-
Boots look great. They blue?
Any particular reason u left in the kiltie but cut the frayed end off? -
Boots look great. They blue?
Any particular reason u left in the kiltie but cut the frayed end off?Thanks. They are black CXL – they do look a little bluish in the pic, but less so in real life.
I liked the way the tongue protectors made them fit around the instep, but didn't like the kiltie part so I cut them off with a pair of scissors! I also cut back some of the bellows tongue on each side so that they are now essentially semi-attached as an SD would be. It solved my ankle rubbing problems immediately and made the boots so much more pleasant to wear...
