it’s cold in middle germany. so one important piece is missing – i could not take a nice photo of it: a NIGEL CABOURN MACKINTOSH clip coat i own now for more than 6 years. so guys – just 3 weeks left till xmas. i will give you the weblinks for actual available stuff i show here. pics | LTG
Tag / Semi-Dress
LTG BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION | 23 | 06 WHITE’S BOOTS CLASSIC BULL HIDE SEMI DRESS
this was may first WHITE’S BOOT ever: a classic SEMI-DRESS. i built this boot for my own at BAKER SHOES in 2007. it was a bit strange and very exciting because the boot was really expensive compared to all my RED WINGs and i did not know anything about the fit. in 2007 ask some one for WHITE’S BOOTS in germany: nobody knew this great traditional boot maker from spokan, washington. time changed; the last 6 years brands like VIBERG, WESCO and WHITE’S became well known in europe. but boots of these labels are still expensive and not pushed by distribution. good to know, so they will never get a mainstream products. beside, the higher prices of these boots are okay indeed. if you ever wear a WHITE’S you will feel the price of it: made of heavy and best leathers, solid and lifetime built, most comfortable – this is what i call LIFE TIME GEAR! in germany you get WHITE’S BOOTS at the BOOTERY at VATER&SOHN in hamburg, germany. pics | LTG
SEMI DRESS BULLHIDE
date of buying | new 2007
size | 9.5 D
height | 6 inch
leather | chocolate brown bullhide
pull loop | no
hardware | antique eyelets & hooks
laces | nylon
sole | vibram #700
half slip | yes
heel base | curve
heel height | standard
mid sole | standard, leather, brown
toe design | plain toe
insole | leather with cushioned footbed
welt | leather welt
steel toe | NO
category | classic work boot
made in USA
BOOT OF THE DAY | #177 | WHITE’S BOOTS SEMI DRESS CHROME EXCEL MEDALLION LEATHER
isn’t that a wonderful classic looking boot? found at japanese store SMACLO. what a black beauty that has its price. made of black chrome excel leather, 5 inch high, leather sole, cap toe, white stitching and a single mid sole. tthe product desiption is 2.332L SEMI DRESS CHROME MEDALLION. very nice. pics | SMACLO
BOOT OF THE DAY | #166 | VINTAGE WHITE’S SEMI-DRESS BOOT 2-TONE BULLHIDE
what a wonderful vintage 2-tone WHITE’S SEMI-DRESS BOOT. one of my absolute favorite work boot styles – i own myself 4 different pairs of this iconic WHITE’S BOOT. this one is made of smooth light brown and sienna bullhide leather, 5″ low, regular toe and a VIBRAM #700. this boot is for sale @ LOST&FOUND vintage, japan. it’s asize 9.0D and the condition looks pretty good. the soles and laces seem to be knew. . pics | LOST&FOUND vintage
LIFE TIME GEAR BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION | 11 | WHITE’S BOOTS 6" JUMPER WORK BOOT
this WHITE’S BOOTS is a hybrid of a SMOKEJUMPER and a SEMI DRESS boot for me. i love this old style work boot look – so classic! this boot is much lighter than the classic 8″ SMOKEJUMPER and very comfortable to wear everyday, the whole day. this boot was a great deal for less money compared to the normal prices you have to pay for a WHITE’S. bought this boot brand new at eBay for less than 200 US$. for sure it is hand lasted in SPOKAN, WA, USA. an uncomplicated, very comfortable, simple and honest boot for life – one of my absolute favorite pieces!
BOOT OF THE DAY | #131 | WHITE’S SEMI DRESS BOOT #2332 BLACK ROUGH OUT
LIFE TIME GEAR BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION | 06 WHITE’S BOOTS SEMI DRESS 2-TONE
i think this boot is one of the most exciting work boots i own: 2 colored with a touch of the 30s and 40s but so strong and heavy for what WHITE’S BOOTS are known for. but at the same time so smooth because of the used leathers. the color combination of smooth light brown water buffalo and dark brown french calf is so beautiful and extraordinary. my feet never, really never, get hurt by a WHITE’S BOOT when wearing the first times. i remember me ordering the first time a WHITE’S and i just ordered the size i knew from other work boots i wore at this time and the choice was perfect. often i read that WHITE’S fit larger – i can’t say that. i have absolutely the same size in WHITE’S as in f.ex. RWS, DANNER, YUKETEN and ALDEN boots. but i must say WHITE’S are the most comfortable ones, but at the same time weighing most.
BOOT OF THE DAY | #118 | WHITE’S BOOTS NAVY CHROME EXCEL SEMI-DRESS
this is my absolute favorite style in WHITE’S BOOTS: the SEMI-DRESS. myself i own five different WHITE’S semi-dress boots, all in different leathers and colors. a navy one is missing, great color. made of HORWEEN CHROME EXCEL LEATHER, with a classic VIBRAM #705 oil resisting composition half sole, made in the USA. have a nice weekend – boot on! pics | zodiac, japan