Shoes that look better with age...

[pepper davies]

Although I don't have first hand experience with this, I believe waxed laces can be found direct from Alden if you give one of the stores a call. 6 or 7 bucks I believe.

[aho]

alleyoop, call up the Madison store in New York...they sell them for $6.00 and do ship them out (last I checked and I believe a few others were able to order them after I mentioned this a few months ago...Wouldn't think things have changed since?)

[Leonard Leroy]

Damn, I think I need to get a pair of white's thoroughbreds one day

if that tongue guard is removable

[heinrich BCN]

Anybody owning some Ian Harold boots? How do they fit size wise?

[alleyooptroop]

alleyoop, call up the Madison store in New York...they sell them for $6.00 and do ship them out (last I checked and I believe a few others were able to order them after I mentioned this a few months ago...Wouldn't think things have changed since?)

Good tip aho! Calling them right now.

[rayw44]

I posted these recently in the White's HH group buy thread, and thought I should show them here too. These used to belong to Demonito, I bought them from him new and have worn them basically everyday for the last 5 months. Viberg Engineer boots in Merlot Horween Chromexcel.

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Sorry about the pic quality, my camera blows and there hasn't been sun in Pittsburgh for the last week.

[hollowsleather]

Holy fuck, that's some grail shit right there.

I assume Ed had those made custom?

I need a pair of engineers in the worst way.

[16steps]

@alleyooptroop

i like how the boots look after you colored in the white toebox threading. I always imagined it would look good and you proved me right!

the aldens look a lot more ballsy now that they're darker. +++

[riff]

Holy fuck, that's some grail shit right there.

I assume Ed had those made custom?

I need a pair of engineers in the worst way.

Those are stunning! While I dislike some of the Viberg make-ups, most of them are gems.

Alleyoop - those Indy's turned out great!

Davichan - some detail pics of my White's, as promised...

The build is:

Lace-to-toe

Red Dog rough-out

Antique eyelets

Single leather midsole

Vibram Christy sole

Rolled top

Pull tab

Here's a comparison shot, next to a pair of Red Wings, to give you an idea of how thick that single leather midsole is!

[denimjunky]

Gosh, some fine-ass boots on the last pages.

Riff, are those not slippery on snow/ice?

[davichan]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to riff again.

Damn Riff, ++

PERFECT for me!!!

thank you so much for taking the time to shot such lovely details of your whites, all your help along with a few other SuFu members has been the key to help me choose to go with Whites.

i just got finished mailing out my order form with foot tracings and specs to Whites right now!! so we will see how it goes in 4 weeks.

SMOKE JUMPER

Height: 6 inch

Lace to Toe

Toe, Vamp, Counter, Upper Material: Rough Out

Color: Brown

Northwest last

Sole: #2021 Vibram (Sand Color)

Midsole: Single

Hook & Eyelets: Brass Eyes and Hooks

Toe: Plastic

Top: Rolled

Edge: Clear

Leather Insulated

Lining Color Cream

i am pretty excited with what should be in the works..

Question:???

i have never owned a rough-out leather before,

as far as treatment,

do i dub them with sno seal

or OB

or what is the best way to just treat them and forget it for the winter?

please advise?

thank you all again..

will post pictures when they arrive and into the winter!

my best,

[hieveryone]

Riff those look awesome. It looks like it got more "textured" as you wore them.

Davidchan-

Just wondering, what is the northwest last? Is that just the normal last minus the arch?

Also, as far as treatment goes, you can probably just wear as is, depending on the conditions. Riff may or may not have used a waterproofing agent, but I don't think he used a Obenauf's LP or Snowseal, since it's still got that great rough-out look. And if you really like that look, probably don't dub them.

I personally wasn't sure what to do with my new roughouts, so I called around (White's/Baker's, etc.) and they recommended that I dub them if I plan on working with them, which I am. (Especially through the winter, where there'sgoing to be a lot of snow and salt.) So i went ahead and did so, with two coats of Obenaufs. Now they look COMPLETELY different, but not necessarily in a bad way. The combo now looks almost black and burgunday, in a matte leather. I'll post pics later, if youre interested.

[slide13]

please post pics, I'm interested to see how they look.

[hieveryone]

sure thing--will do it when I find a bit more time

[davichan]

hello hieveryone,

yes most def post us some shots, thank you for sharing the info about Rough Out Obenaufs treatment as well.

[mechanical pencil]

Is there a White's last with a pointier toe than the semi-dress but not as pointy at the packer?

I love my old semi-dress but I want something just a touch sleeker a la Alden's Barrie last...

[davichan]

Davichan-

Just wondering, what is the northwest last? Is that just the normal last minus the arch?

.

Yes, i spoke with Whites today about that same question, and that is correct.

[grouse_allergy]

Red Wings bought in July.

[rayw44]

Holy fuck, that's some grail shit right there.

I assume Ed had those made custom?

I need a pair of engineers in the worst way.

I think he did, but I would have to double check. I highly recommend the Viberg's to anyone who is looking for some engineers.

[hieveryone]

So here are my White's with two coats of Obenauf's and some light heat. If you compare it to the original colors a couple of pages back, it's pretty different. Personally, I think the original colors were more unique, but these are nice too. But what are you gonna do--with work, slush and international travel these things are gonna be going through, it's probably better to protect them.

[slide13]

wow, so different but look great I think. Definitely looks prepared for some hard use. Will look forward to seeing pics in a few months after some good wear on them.

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

agreed, they look great.

what technique did you use for keeping the obenauf's off of the welt and stitching? Or did you not? Hard to tell...

[beeetus]

I think they look better too. Looked good before, but I really like the way they look now too.

[morkra]

My pair of horsehide Thorogood for Epaulet boots.... a few weeks wear on them but i already love them.

[denimjunky]

^^Hieveryone, dont be sad, now they look more serious and manly

[edmond]

Holy fuck, that's some grail shit right there.

I assume Ed had those made custom?

I need a pair of engineers in the worst way.

i dont wear stock

[Paul T]

More advice needed, please.

Need to raise some cash to pay for my Lennons, etc.

I never really wore these; they're scarily old, maybe 20 years. But while the elastic etc is all perfect, I've worn a small hole in the sole.

Should I sell as is? Get a stick on leather sole? Or resole them? I'm sure I won't get my money back with the latter option, but would like a more expert opinion.

[heinrich BCN]

Sorry guys, need to bump my question.

Any info on Ian Harold boots around here???? No aussies around?

[SLAB]

horsehide thorogood boots look sleek !

riff, Roughouts look great; any particular reason why you decided to go for the vibram christy sole? I have them on my RW 875 and don't really like them. Personally I prefer the vibram 2021 which I will get on my future pair of whites.

[Mich]

So here are my White's with two coats of Obenauf's and some light heat. If you compare it to the original colors a couple of pages back, it's pretty different. Personally, I think the original colors were more unique, but these are nice too. But what are you gonna do--with work, slush and international travel these things are gonna be going through, it's probably better to protect them.

Great looking pair of White's!

I can hardly believe these are the same boots as you posted some pages back, what a difference 2 coats make!

I must admit i liked them better before the treatment, but like you explained you will use them for work, so an appropiate treatment is necessary.

I'm starting to crave for a pair of custom build White's in roughout myself, after seeing all these beauty's on the last few pages.

Riff, your White's look lovely too man!