White's Boots
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BRG, you could consider a waxed black roughout as well if you like that look. I really like JCM's waxed red dog. And for sure roughout can take a beating - I've read it actually resists scratches and cuts more than the smooth leathers. The pic you posted looks like a lace-to-toe cougar, but it could be a LTT SJ with a wedge sole. Hard to tell…
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JCM thanks for the pics. Only bad thing is they pretty much ensured I will be purchasing another pair of black boots. I was trying to avoid that but I think black RO vamp and shaft, with black dress counter on lace to toe Cougars would be amazing. I will probably do that as my second pair, thinking I need Red Dog Silicone smoke jumpers first for work.
Thank you all a ton for your help. Im sure I will have a few more questions before the final build before purchase though.
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imo, less is more. I consistently sing the praises of the dress leather because in my experience it is Whites most durable leather and ages really well.
When all the CXL boots have long since been retired I look forward to continuing to shine up my Bounty Hunters and laughing like a drunk pirate.
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Glitter sparkly laces, yay or nay?
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Nice!
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Perfect, where to cop?
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Bounty Hunters, dress and rough out.
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Nice shine on the toes there - the boots are really looking great with wear. Have they had a resole yet?
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Not yet, the heel is in need of doing in the next 6 months or so but the main seems good for a while yet.
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Black dress is the tits.
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Something I often repeat when people are discussing leather options for their boots is that my personal opinion is that White's dress leather is the best leather for American work boots - bar none.
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I'm planning to order a pair of brown dress SDs, but there's some details to be decided.
The build so far is brown dress for the entire boot, tan leather lining, medallion toe cap, standard curved heel in standard height, all antique eyelets, single midsole, standard trim, brown edge, no pull loops.
Not entirely sure about the sole. I have a pair of Farmer/Ranchers with the Vibram 700 sole which I really like, but the 700 could be a bit too clunky for the SD. The 269 "western" sole looks a bit thinner in the heel area but seems very similar apart from that. Could anyone who knows both soles tell me if there are differences in comfort or wear?
Also, I wonder if I need a celastic toe. With lining and toe cap, there's already three layers of leather, which I imagine will give the toe box some stiffness. Megatron, are your B/Hs with or without celastic? I really like their toes…
