White's Boots
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So, I'm thinking of finally getting me some White's. I want rough out Oxfords with Vibram sole, so I'm thinking of the bakers Oxfords (http://www.bakershoe.com/product/bakers-oxford-whites-boots). I know that sizing questions suck, but am unsure which size to get. I'm a US 10,5 in RW and 10 in Viberg (although the Hiker in 10 runs pretty small). Does anybody know wether the Oxford runs the same as the other Whites?
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Max,
I have lots of White's and also have the Oxfords you are interested in. I wear 12 in Viberg and a size 13 in White's. I am a 12 in Redwing's…they seem to fit huge. The oxfords are fantastic shoes. I recommend them with a soft toe...looks much better I think. The shape of the toe is very broad and clunky and the soft toe mitigates that some.
Going up a half size from Viberg might work also but I like my shoes roomy for thick socks. -
Thanks for the reply, mate! I like them exactly because of the bulky toe - you know I dislike flat toes, that's why I love the 1950 Service boot so much. I need a comfy Oxford for hotter days when I don't want to sweat in boots, but they should look like boots, not too dressy.
I think I'll size up 0,5 from my Viberg size (which would be my RW size then).
Another question: I came across These two pairs - The one with red dog has another layer between the sole and the shoe, right? Would it make sense to get that or just look stupid on Oxfords? I kinda like the look on the high boots.
As the Vibram sole might wear off pretty fast, the extra layer might help retain the "mad max" vibe that I like for a while.
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Always loved those boots
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Yes, those and the Viberg Scout Boots.
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@Max:
So, I'm thinking of finally getting me some White's. I want rough out Oxfords with Vibram sole, so I'm thinking of the bakers Oxfords (http://www.bakershoe.com/product/bakers-oxford-whites-boots). I know that sizing questions suck, but am unsure which size to get. I'm a US 10,5 in RW and 10 in Viberg (although the Hiker in 10 runs pretty small). Does anybody know wether the Oxford runs the same as the other Whites?
I have no experience with the Oxfords, but here are some sizes from me. The Viberg 2030 in 10 feel slightly more snug than the White's SD in 10D.
-Red Wing Beckman (9016) 10D
-Red Wing Iron Ranger (8111) 10.5D
-Red Wing 1907 10.5D
-Allen Edmonds Strand 10.5D
-White's Semi-Dress 10D
-Wesco/IH 1930's Engineer 10.5D
-Viberg 2030 10I personally like the look of the oxfords without the extra layer, but only by a little bit.
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Thank you!
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Hi Max, that's your midsole (the colouring) which you will have regardless of choice for the welt to attach to and make them re-soleable. It does look more pronounced in the boot shot, maybe an edge colour thing or possible to ask for a thinner midsole but you'll get it either way, just ask for natural edged if you want it less visible.
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Thanks for the information, much appreciated! Now I can hardly hold myself back from ordering them…
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Thank you .- this is what I'll try. Might just place my order today, can't wait to get them.
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And I ordered them. Let's hope that they fit - the weak Euro isn't making it easier right now.
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I can't wait to see yours @Max Power - I've been curious about this model but you very rarely hear about or see them on the forums - have you decided on the makeup other than roughout uppers?
And maybe @khaki8 will throw up some pics of his??
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I orderd them in distressed roughout - and they were in stock! So i might have them in 2 weeks.
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Some days via FedEx.
