Heavyweight Boots Championships 2013 - 2015

[coleslawyum]

Damn those look sweet.

[garden gnomes in space]

i wasnt aware that you could leave the logo off. I thought that it was mandatory. Regarding the natural CXL, it seems to be very difficult to get matching shades. My oakstreets in natural are slightly off as well as are many of the boots made with it. Over time, yes the patina will sort of even out. they look fantastic, you made a great choice. Its got me rethinking my boot strategy for 2013....

[Highvoltage]

i wasnt aware that you could leave the logo off. I thought that it was mandatory. Regarding the natural CXL, it seems to be very difficult to get matching shades. My oakstreets in natural are slightly off as well as are many of the boots made with it. Over time, yes the patina will sort of even out. they look fantastic, you made a great choice. Its got me rethinking my boot strategy for 2013....

The difference in shade is there, but probably not noticeable to someone casually looking at them. I think they'll develop perfectly. I'm kind of kicking myself for not wearing them to work today..

[Quoise1203]

It's good you aren't kicking yourself while wearing those heavy ass, bone crushing boots!

[fre-co]

Pretty boots high voltage. You will be shocked at how quickly that leather darkens up with wear. I wouldn't worry at all about the colour difference.

[garden gnomes in space]

yea, my natural cxl's are basically brown at this point, 1 year later

[Highvoltage]

It's good you aren't kicking yourself while wearing those heavy ass, bone crushing boots!

I'm pretty inflexible, so the Iron Rangers I am wearing are mostly resulting in glancing blows

[zwer]

Those are amazing. Really regretting not getting a toe cap on mine.

[themexican]

The difference in shade is there, but probably not noticeable to someone casually looking at them. I think they'll develop perfectly. I'm kind of kicking myself for not wearing them to work today..

I wouldn't worry too much about the logo, mine is barely noticeable after a couple years of wear.

photo by jgomez541, on Flickr

[Highvoltage]

Laced them up and decided the best way to beak these in would be to actually wear them. So far, 7 hours into my day and they're still comfortable. They'll be amazing once broken in. By far the nicest boot I've ever owned/worn. I love my Alden's, and RWs, but there is no comparing those brands to these.

Apologies for the hideous fire retardant pants that I have to wear while at work.

[garden gnomes in space]

looks good. I might have to do a horsehide cap toe'd semi dress in the future.

[Highvoltage]

I'm still wearing them, and it's been 14 hours so far today...no complaints. I was worried about the high arch, and was tempted to go down 1/4 in the heel. I'm glad I didn't.

[ndalgas]

good choice, I think the lowered 1/4 heel makes the boot look neutered.

[Kwaker]

lowered + block takes it to even greater low

to me, full cuban = white's

[Megatron1505]

Decided to apply some Huberds boot grease to all my Whites today.....

Post grease treatment...

CXL Whites Oxfords

Milano Red Water Buffalo SD's

Black Dress and Rough Out Bounty Hunters

[BrownMetallic]

good choice, I think the lowered 1/4 heel makes the boot look neutered.

if you're referring to HV's, i think those are std heel height.

Edited April 19, 2013 by BrownMetallic

[Highvoltage]

A couple more shots of my boots after a few days of wear. The build quality on these is just amazing.

[ndalgas]

if you're referring to HV's, i think those are std heel height.

I didn't say his were.

[chazychaz]

hwb-sf-80 Viberg bobcat icy mocha chromexel

Edited April 20, 2013 by chazychaz

[MKMKMK]

My contest white's boot.

[louisbosco]

dhl services are the best i swear. ultimate stalkering of my package and when it touched down, i immediately called them at 1am in the morning to get mid day delivery. pics up soon!

[Double 0 Soul]

Glad to hear im not the only obsessive tracking number checker out there.

[louisbosco]

hahaha. fair enough. they almost fucked up the delivery of my package. till i couldnt take it and went straight down for self collection.

hwb-07

THEY'RE HERE! WHITE'S HORSEHIDE SEMI DRESS. THE SMELL OF THE LEATHER IS JUST AMAZING.

horsehide semi dress.

close trim

leather toe cap

Edited April 22, 2013 by louisbosco

[louisbosco]

today. hwb-07

new jeans and new boots. hwdc2 and hwbc.

whites horsehide semi dress

pbj 007-24oz

*if anybody has instagram. please #hwbc.

Edited April 22, 2013 by louisbosco

[SwedeAlex]

hahaha. fair enough. they almost fucked up the delivery of my package. till i couldnt take it and went straight down for self collection.

hwb-07

THEY'RE HERE! WHITE'S HORSEHIDE SEMI DRESS. THE SMELL OF THE LEATHER IS JUST AMAZING.

horsehide semi dress.

close trim

leather toe cap

I got almost the exact makeup and LOVE them! I got a natural midsole and a medallion toecap, but still Horse Hide and that gooood stuff!

Brilliant build man!

[Megatron1505]

Beauties Louis.

[ThinFinn]

^ great built there louis...HorseHide for the win!

so looks like today is boot day

picked these up from customs this morning...and i´m still speachless

just going to let the pics do the talking!

HWBC-12

size: UK9

style: 1950 Service Boot

leather: Brown HorseHide

toe cap: Straight Toe Cap

last: 310 Last

sole: Dainite Sole

midsole: Single Natural

hardware: Brass Eyelets

to cont. ...

[ThinFinn]

cont. ...

[Highvoltage]

Those horsehide SD look fantastic. I really wish they'd offer that leather as an option on the bounty hunters.

The Natural CXL is different than any other CXL or similar leather (pull up) I've had. I've worn these new White's pretty consistantly since they've arrived, and there is no creases forming. Just a slight dimple where the fore foot flexes. All my other boots (Alden 403, RW IR & GTs) have shown creasing with the same or less wear. The White's are almost behaving how I'd imagine horse hide or cordovan would. (The only items I have crafted from horse/cordovan are holsters, and the feel is even similar)

My next pair will be something more dressy, and definitely in shell cordovan, as my casual/work/hiking needs are more than well covered

Great boots everyone, I haven't seen a single pair that I don't like, and I'm usually quite picky. This is going to be a fun few years!

[louisbosco]

Thanks guys!

And highvoltage, I share the same sentiments. I asked Kyle to do them up in the bounty hunter and he said it couldn't be done. And definitely there's gonna be the cordovan for the next pair.

That said, everything seems to be falling in place now with most people getting their new kicks!