Review: White's Service Boot Lives Up to Its Reputation

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White’s is often mentioned in the same breath as really high end boots like Viberg and Alden, and they have a dedicated following online — for this price, they need one. Do they hold up?

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** First Glance **

These boots really transport you to a simpler time in men’s footwear. Reminiscent of the Civil War-era during which the company was founded, these shoes are much less blocky than your classic Iron Ranger toecapped workboots. Instead they’re relatively sleek, but with the kind of thick leather and Goodyear welt that remind you they can really take a beating outdoors.

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** Leather **

It’s available in a bunch of different Chromexcels but I decided to go with what might be their signature leather for this boot, the Cinnamon Waxed Flesh. It’s quite mottled but that’s not because it’s roughout, it’s actually a regular full grain leather that’s been hit with a super, super waxy finish. It shimmers in the light, smells like a candle, and imparts real weather resistance.

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** Leather Care **

White's suggests cleaning it with Saddle Soap or, failing that, a wet rag. For conditioning they sell their own products: use their preservative to best protect it against mildew and saly, while their oil is more of a conditioner that will soften the leather. Don't condition them more than once a month.

** Sole **

The outsole is Dainite, a widely adored medium density rubber that offers a good compromise of durability, flexibility, traction, and softness. After that there’s a leather midsole, leather insole, and a leather shank.

The boot is hand handmade, hand sewn, hand lasted, hand welted, and hand bottomed. It’s meant to be as easy to resole as any Goodyear welt.

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** Fit & Sizing **

Available in B, C, D, and EE widths, these shoes fit phenomentally well. They have a design that they call Arch Ease Support that’s meant to duplicate the natural shape of the foot. Everyone’s foot is different but in my opinion, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. The arch support is great, the instep feels great, it feels like they were custom made for my foot.

I ordered a half size smaller than my true to size.

** Price **

These cost $560 a pair, but if you don’t like the toecap the plain toe boot is about $530 a pair. Note that I waited 5 weeks for my pair to arrive, though you may have a shorter wait time.

** White’s Boots Pros and Cons **

White's Boots Pros
• Super comfortable
• Quite versatile
• Tough leather
• Water resistant
• Great quality control

White's Boots Cons
• A little pricy
• Long order time
• Folds along laces
• 270-degree welt
• No speed hooks

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