The Best Work/Casual Boot? White's 350 Cruiser Review

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It's a White's review! The 350 Cruiser is built on their second most popular last, the 55 Arch Ease, and while it's not as sleek and dressy as their MP boots it has managed to carve out a name for itself as an ideal balance of work and casual - just the reason it was invented back in the 1930s.
00:00 Who Should Buy the White's 350 Cruiser
01:38 How the 350 Cruiser Was Created
02:58 White's MP Sherman Boot vs 350 Cruiser
04:08 White's 55 Arch Ease Last
05:34 White's 350 Cruiser Sizing and Fit
06:13 White's 350 Cruiser Boot Construction
07:38 White's 350 Cruiser Leather
08:43 White's 350 Cruiser Price
08:53 Handsewn Stitchdown Construction
10:09 White's 350 Cruiser Pros
11:04 White's 350 Cruiser Cons
13:10 Summing Up
#whitesboots #mensboots

[@mikesherry8817]

People getting pretty bent out of shape over the price of these boots. White's isn't selling these at gun point. Everything has a value regardless of the price. Some expensive things are still a good value. White's boots are one of those things.

[@Nathan-zw7nq]

I own a pair of C350 cruisers and they are absolutely worth the price they charge. Yeah it took some saving on my part, but it was a great investment. Would buy again if I had to.

[@jerm3443]

I fell in love with the 350 Cutter in natural CXL. Living in Canada, I didn’t have the option of being fitted and took a risk by purchasing a pair of 8 inch natural CXL Baker’s x White’s Bounty Hunters when they were 20% off on Black Friday. It took 4 months and 10 days for them to arrive from the time I ordered. I followed the White’s sizing guide and ordered 1/2 size down from my Brannock size. With Darn Tough boot socks they fit great! The break in was very mild except for the arch. Initially, it will feel like you’re standing on the rungs of a ladder. But in time it mellows out and becomes quite lovely to wear. I adore my White’s!

[@brunonjezic6208]

They are incredibly beautiful! Great leather choice for that shape

[@Stridewise]

I think so too Bruno!

[@waxedearth5425]

Love the way they look worn in. The heel is so defining

[@Stridewise]

Yeah but it's not TOO high, which is great

[@ronaldrhatigan7652]

Thanks for the detailed review. These boots were designed for cruising timber. Cruising is a sampling process to determine the value of the Timber on a tract of land. It involves recording accurate tree measurements with precision tools on sample plots. These boots would greatly expedite this process. The more plots one could take in a day the more money one could make. I cruised for years with 8" White's Smoke jumpers and did not know about this boot until recently. I currently use 10" Vibergs. The 6" height and lighter weight is very desirable. Having an air Bob sole would be perfect. Thanks again.

[@alanmunoz8961]

This info coming from a real life crusier adds to one’s appreciation of this boot. I can imagine cruisers going about their important job. Thank you for this insight.

[@sailcat9]

Nice boots. I like the look of these boots and I have been giving them a hard look. I already have a couple of pairs of Nick's so I am not wanting for boots but these really caught my eye. Thanks for the thoughtful, comprehensive review.

[@christopherdavisson617]

Just ordered my first pair of White's 350 Cruisers and they should be here in about a week or so. Can't wait to get them and thank you for all the vids. This video in particular was very helpful in making my decision.

[@rob060]

Baker shoes used to sell this boot makeup as the 'bounty hunter'. Smoke jumper build on a semidress last. I got mine 7 years ago and I'm about ready to send them in for a rebuild. I've mainly used them for work, but they look good casual too

[@heathspears8881]

I’ve been eyeing these boots for three years now and I’m going to purchase them after I take care of my children’s Christmas 🎄 then I’ll eventually buy them as the last leather boot I’ll probably buy … because I have so many different expensive leathers in boots , this will be my most best And last purchase!! I really love the way your 350s broke in and turned out there really gorgeous boots❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@matttherrien9608]

Have you any Red Wings in your collection?

[@heathspears8881]

@@matttherrien9608 yes each of the iron rangers

[@matttherrien9608]

@@heathspears8881 I'd like a second pair of Rangers.

[@Kudusole]

Amazing review :D!! it's a bit too hot to wear them now but hopefully the weather will get better soon

[@monicatorres4965]

I am from Guatemala! I hope you had a great time visiting el volcán Pacaya!

[@Stridewise]

I DIDN'T IT RUINED MY BOOTS jk I loved it Monica!

[@simonmandrakejones]

Those look great. Living in Europe, it would be ruinously expensive to import them, but they are very nice. Also, they seem to wear the scuffs pretty well.

[@JustClaude13]

The cost of shipping shouldn't be too bad, considering that the boot itself is already ruinously expensive. A little over 600 Euro.

[@Kudusole]

I live in the Uk, I know your pain :'(

[@HubraumTV]

@@JustClaude13 it's not the shipping. it's 10% import tax + another 20% state tax

[@aztlanahauc]

I got these boots in Toscanello Horsehide. I got a deal from Bakers or they would have been close to 700 dollars. Break in was much faster then my Nicks and I was the same size as my Nicks on the 55 last.

[@Bayou987]

Good video dude. Great work as always

[@Stridewise]

Appreciate it Justin!

[@drhientran]

If u buy thru baker shoe a similar version - bounty hunter- you can specify speed hooks. Same price. N yes twice a year they have 20% off sales. I have one in British tan. I found sizing ( width) does varies a bit from one pair to another depending on leather. I supposed cuz of hand lasted. FYI mine are 1 size down from brannock.

[@mattblair2224]

Thanks for the video Nick, I was super excited to watch it as I ordered a pair of cruisers a few days back. Cheers.

[@Stridewise]

What leather did you get Matt?

[@mattblair2224]

@@Stridewise I went with the Toscanello Horsehide from Bakers.

[@benfranklinskite]

Tried the 350 cruisers on today, managed to find a supplier here in Melbourne, Aus (Urahara store!) they’re mine come payday! Keep up the good work on the videos!

[@Stridewise]

Good job finding them in Oz! Tell Martin I say hi!

[@googeluser7098]

Great review, glad to see White’s get some love. What kind of monster doesn’t like a handsewn stitch down rolled puffy welt? Weirdos. I can’t wait for you to get your hands on some Russel Mocs.

[@tinytim11b]

Agreed! That puffy look is one of my favorite aspects of Whites boots

[@sneaky.vampire]

I can’t wait to see how you compare these to your new urban loggers Nick!

[@osgoodbad]

It seems like a more exact comparison than the MP/Americana comparison that Carl Murawski did, though I think he's admitted as much now too.

[@Allen-ey2ym]

Excellent idea! Would you please do the comparison for us Nick? I have the Nicks Robert which is structurally the same as their Urban Logger. Considering a pair of 350 Cruiser’s so hearing your take would be helpful and could possibly help in decision. Cheers!

[@kit2770]

Damn, those boots look great. And knowing they have the quality of White's make them look even better 🤤

[@darrenhall7454]

Very handsome boots. I can only imagine how sturdy they must feel. I bet you feel like you could take on the world in a pair of boots like that. Love the thumbnail by the way. 😁

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks, I do not know photoshop and hate all my thumbnails so I appreciate it

[@jerm3443]

Wow you were in Halifax!?!?!? That’s where I live! I have a pair of Baker’s x White’s Bounty Hunters and I love them dearly! I hope you enjoyed your stay in my home province!

[@toodamnskippy6220]

Why do so many boot makers build boots that are one half to one full size bigger than marked?

[@Stridewise]

Isn't it weird? Like legit the majority of them do. I think at this point if you don't mis-size them people will order the wrong size because they're expecting to size down

[@erichagen8053]

Just pulled the trigger on the brown roughout's 350 Cruiser for sale on Baker's site. Not my first pick for leather but the price was great and I'm open minded about them!

[@keenobservations3050]

I love my 350 Cutters, may have to get the Cruisers too

[@anthonyzarate0827]

Love your videos 😎👍🏽 Finally got my smokejumpers after waiting 5 months and they didn’t fit…. 😅

[@Stridewise]

Dude that's the worst!!!

[@MrZanzibar123]

What happens in that case? Do they take returns/exchanges?

[@lloydzufelt7514]

I live in Denver Colorado how is this boot in cold weather??? Snow and -10???

[@1979augistine]

Yes new video time heck yeah

[@Stridewise]

yeeeeea buddy!

[@Allen-ey2ym]

Another great video - thanks Nick. How about a comparison between these and your Nicks Urban Loggers?? It would help some of us with decisions. Cheers!

[@trentv5456]

Nick, love the detail in these videos! Fantastic. With all these exotic trips abroad, when are you going to showcase these mega boots on something other than concrete or brick??🤣

[@Stridewise]

Haha I never have my fancy camera with me when I'm traveling, but yes I should really take VIDEO on my phone instead of just pictures to montage in the video

[@orlog3343]

Most comfortable last I’ve ever worn. Surprisingly little break in time. I like them more than my Viberg 2030s! Less expensive, customizable and almost as good quality.

[@Stridewise]

Agree. I have a Viberg vs White's video coming up you'll like

[@johno1104]

Coming from Australia Vibergs are way cheaper as you can find them on sale and from retailers who don't charge shipping. I was lucky to get my Whites MP from Franklin and Poe who only charged USD 50 for shipping compared to Whites and Bakers USD 125

[@Bearded360]

Great explanation where this boot falls in the types of boots. Maybe a stand alone.

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

White’s are best when you factor in style, quality and price.

[@Hadd13]

looks like a great all around boot

[@kakitling2191]

Thanks for the video!! Will the arch support on this one hard to get used to?

[@richardodouglin3855]

How did the 11d in cruiser fit compared to red wing iron ranger? Same fit? Or was whites cruiser larger in length? Or did they fit about the same?

[@MichaelTFarm]

If I saw this review a year ago, I might have custom ordered this instead of the semi dress. I was down to those two choices.

[@american_psycho1147]

I own two pairs of Whites (I got my MPs after your review for them a few years back). They are by far my favorite brand and I see myself owning more pairs in the future. Cannot say enough good things about them

[@Stridewise]

Glad you like them too my man, and that my video helped you find boots you love!

[@bassheadlife492]

Good content 👌

[@Stridewise]

Appreciate it

[@burningmanmike]

Nicks Falcon gets my vote for best casual boot.

[@alanmunoz8961]

I don’t see a toe capped version C350 Cruiser as of November 2023.

[@andreamantovani5354]

Amazing boots

[@Dillwagon]

I’m building a custom pair of whites bounty hunters through baker. Same 55 last and vibram 430. Does this boot have the standard heel lift or is this 1/4 lowered?

[@Dillwagon]

Also thinking of going plain toe but the toe cap on these looks really good

[@quinnpickard5899]

Anyone else impressed with the pistol squat?

[@AmericanNationalist852]

I dunno, the logger heel throws it off for me. A dogger heel would be more appropriate, imo it's the better casual non-block heel

[@timbuck2406]

I used to think the 350 cruiser and a nicks Robert were the same boots essentially but now I’m starting to realize the rolled Norwegian welt thing whites does is probably superior then nicks “vanilla stitchdown” ?

[@albertxion513]

Nicks also does Veldtschoen, but slightly differently from White's, one shouldn't be significantly different in durability than the other

[@UnitingMilk]

gotta say those scratches and scuffs look pretty sick

[@Stridewise]

yeah she'll be right. good story to them at least!

[@sunilcmarar]

Dear friends , I wear Iron ranger size 7.5 D( US) . What could be the size if I order from nicks ? When I checked the measuring using the Nicks guidelines I could see 9E as per the paper brannock ☺️

[@qltyboots]

Does these run large in size? I can fit a 10 in Iron Ranger, with thin socks. I read that some people have to size a full size down on their whites. What should I do?

[@yueminwang3551]

Great looking boots, the leather on these looks better than the cxl on your alden/viberg for some reason. Not sure if I can pull off the Cuban heel myself. I kinda feel the Iron Ranger is the most rugged boot that I can handle.

[@matttherrien9608]

I love my black Rangers. I don't know what's next, but if also 30% off I don't care.

[@robertbaltierra4415]

Hey Nick! Great video. I’m between these and the MP’s. Which would you prefer if you could only have one? Which is more comfortable?

[@Stridewise]

This one's a bit more comfortable because the toe is wider. This makes it less 'urban'/slim jeans friendly but meh

[@alanmunoz8961]

It seems a cap toed version of the cruiser isnt available in their website anymore? also your version seems to be not bolbous in the toe area? it looks like a sherman with a more streamlined last much like thursdays? Ikm okay with the exisitng cruisers except that I want a toe cap. by the way are White’s toe caps real?

[@EdAb]

What were you doing in my home town?... Halifax!

[@Stridewise]

Visiting friends! I used to teach with a bunch of Halifax folks in Shanghai

[@zedrikmikhailibarrientos4042]

Great review! Did you get same size with your MP Sherman? Thanks

[@Stridewise]

Yes I did!

[@landofsnowandsorrow]

This might be a dumb question, but what kind of socks are you wearing with your boots? Are you wearing specific socks with your Thursdays Captains compared to these? Or do most of the boots you wear work well with most socks?

[@shootjase]

That's a great shade of brown.

[@Stridewise]

Yes it's a very exciting brown lol

[@shootjase]

@@Stridewise haha i was being serious! too often the brown is too dark or too orange. this is a nice shade!

[@teenoso4069]

Do you have boots for summer?

[@williamforbes4896]

I’ve been looking at whites and nicks boots. Really like the baker / whites bison boots on an m.p. Last. But totally confused about sizing. Whites says a half size down, bakers says one and a half size down. Custom not returnable. Any advice ?

[@LittleIAO]

I love a ton of these different boots and these Cruisers specifically. But the prices on all of this stuff is wild. Maybe one day I'll be rich enough. Even the $300-ish ranges are no easy purchase for someone like me.

[@Stridewise]

I've got best under 200 coming out soon

[@matttherrien9608]

Treat yourself. If you haven't, start with Red Wings if you can find a deal. You'll be glad you did. You only go around once.😈

[@StolenAlias]

Good joker impression

[@Stridewise]

Let's boot a boot on those feet

[@GiladSteinberger]

Are those from Whites website? I have Cruiser 350 in cinnamon wax but they don't have a tow box like you have.. maybe those from Bakers?

[@Stridewise]

No I say in the video these are made with an unstructured toe, which you can request

[@brandonrogers4415]

I’m a 9.5D brannock and tennis shoe, 9D Truman… would I go 9D for these? Cheers

[@Stridewise]

yeah!

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

MP or Cruiser? I like them both but could only get one😕 Wife might hurt me😁 Not going to be working in them for sure. Thanks for another great video.

[@orlog3343]

Cruiser’s shape are much more comfortable and in my opinion look better too. MP is quite narrow. White’s boots (even customs) go on sale 20% off at bakers boots around memorial day and Black Friday I think

[@Stridewise]

Yeah like Orlog says the MP is narrower and more city-friendly, more modern looking, less work boot looking

[@senoucisenouci5605]

What's the weight of this boots?

[@gqfiend]

Cool beanie, marketer.

[@Stridewise]

Which one, the blue one? That's Upstate Stock

[@kailerpetersen6404]

For “just wearing” them they look great. Any plans on entering the patina thunderdome this time around?

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks Kailer, I rotate through way too many boots - like I have to, for the videos - to be able to get an amazing year-long patina on a pair.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I hope you do update on those MPs. Also im courious is there more difference between those and MPs

[@Stridewise]

I spent like 5 minutes on the differences!

[@brunonjezic6208]

@@Stridewise sorry i meant side to side pictures from more angels. Didn't meant to push down your video that i really enjoyed

[@xxflamezxx1able]

Is there any way to get these exact boots in this configuration? I don’t see it on their website.

[@Stridewise]

You can just ask when you order. I know kind of silly to review boots that aren't on the site haha but you can just ask for toecap and unstructured toe

[@aradoran]

Just rub those scratches out of the magical Chromexcel leather. Just rub it vigorously with your thumb, or perhaps a light brushing with a horsehair brush….

[@snusmumriken232]

#1 thing I’ve taken away from this channel is the importance of a clean pistol squat

[@Stridewise]

lmao this gave me my first laugh of the day, thanks dude!

[@craigbrown2385]

wearing the winter beanie indoors at an office so you look like a lumberjack is the most Washington state thing ever.

[@jacobo3551]

Hey Nick, I recommend to lower the brightness of your lights, you look very pale

[@Stridewise]

Yeah for a few reasons I had to film this one in my apartment, so the lighting wasn't great

[@ivenhoho]

Nonsense! Nick is way beyond the pale ;-)

[@TravisClark1]

So you're an 11D in red wing and White's, but it's advised to size down?

[@Stridewise]

from your true size! my brannock is 11.5

[@Nodecaf198]

Not sure why these boots are no longer available with a toe cap

[@Stridewise]

I think you can just ask for one

[@ksvensen]

I want s pair

[@scentybeast9531]

Hey Nick, have you come across any ‘zero drop’ type boots? Altras trainers are zero drop, with a wide toe box and are comfy as hell. Dono if theres anything remotely similar in the boot world…? Noticed that Da Vinci, Gaucho Ninja, Peerko and Zaqq all do something in that general direction but no experience with them yet. Liking the concept of preserving natural stride like barefoot shoes but without them looking weird! :-)

[@ksvensen]

Hows the sizing compared to Iron Ranger?

[@Stridewise]

Same for me

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Gosh man awesome job and boots….your making it hard not to buy ‘em!

[@Stridewise]

I don't even make a commission, I just like 'em haha!

[@landofsnowandsorrow]

Btw, when you show the website for buying the boots it says “350 Cruiser”. Now when I open the website now, it says “C350 Cruiser” and there’s another one “The Original 350 Cruiser”. Which one is the one you’re showing? They must have changed things on the website!

[@j.m.hurley7629]

The only difference is the leather. The Original 350 uses Horween leather and the C350 uses Seidel leather.

[@landofsnowandsorrow]

@@j.m.hurley7629 I noticed the ones he’s showing has a toe cap though. They don’t show that on the website

[@flimtok]

Different leather options and the C350 is machine sewn and “The Original 350 Cruiser” is hand sewn.

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

Why in White's website there's is no Cap Toe options for 350 Cruiser?

[@Stridewise]

Weird right, you need to ask them for it as an addition

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

@@Stridewise thank you 😊

[@DaBomb5309]

the 350's dont have a tow cap on the website tho

[@orlog3343]

You can customize almost any White’s boot at Baker’s Boots online. They also go on sale :)

[@paulmcgrew2932]

If you call whites and ask for a toe cap, they will give you one.

[@JMP-ETTAN]

The heal part makes it look like a women’s boot to me

[@Stridewise]

that's actually a pretty low heel for pacific northwest boots

[@johno1104]

Prefer the MP, the Cruiser looks more feminine with the curve of the heel at the back combined with the higher heel (high-heel)

[@Stridewise]

it's funny i can see some guys call the MP more feminine because of the pointed toe, this one has a nice wide flat one. gender is funny!

[@Angel-AbC9]

Hi can anyone tell me where in manhattan is a store that sells a variety brands and styles mens boots , like I see on these videos . ?

[@Stridewise]

Standard & Strange has the best boot selection

[@Angel-AbC9]

@@Stridewise thanks, will check it out

[@Angel-AbC9]

@@Stridewise wow prices are to dam high lol 350 is my limit ..to expensive for my taste.

[@Angel-AbC9]

Is there another that has real world prices and not only for the rich ?

[@Stridewise]

not as good as this, but red wing boots are extremely good and made in america and about 320 bucks

[@marcoaayub]

Just want to put out a white’s boots warning out there for November 2022. I ordered a pair of boots during their Black Friday sale. They charged me. I got an email telling me the boots I ordered were discontinued even though they are advertised on their site. More significantly they said it will take 14 days to get my money back. I’m sure they’re lovely boots. BUT I’ll never know cause I’ll never buy one of their products with that kind of customer service.

[@jimbrackett175]

Same thing happened to me, Marco...I ordered the cheaper factory stitchdown cutters and actually received an email that the boots were being shipped, then 3 days later I received an email that they were sold out and I had to wait 8 weeks....I canceled the order and had to wait like 10 business days for the credit to my card.....it made me think , they used my order to fill another for a more "important" customer.....very disappointed in their customer service

[@rodrigomussak]

There is no Cruiser with the cap toe on their site... pity.

[@judaspriestly88]

i gave up toe caps because soft toe is just way more comfortable. What throws these off for me are the mini logger heel. these would look so much better with a dogger heel imo

[@Stridewise]

I dig the logger heel it makes them stand out among my other boots but not THAT much

[@paulmcgrew2932]

Call whites and they will put a captoe on it

[@matttherrien9608]

Don't forget to treat them with a whole can of mink oil🇨🇦

[@dahak972]

I like Nick’s but for $600-$700 I need boots that are made specifically for me, not stock boots that fit poorly out of the box.

[@louderthangod]

They look great but yet another company that stops at size 13.

[@Stridewise]

Oh wow, i didn't even notice that. I should have put that in the cons, thanks for keeping me honest bro

[@theodoreplumlee3440]

White’s doesn’t list all their options on their website, oddly enough. They definitely go larger than size 13. Give them or Baker’s a call. I’m a 14D on the Brannock device and wear a 13.5D in the White’s 55 last.

[@louderthangod]

@@theodoreplumlee3440 Good to know, thanks. I’ll do that.

[@Stridewise]

@@theodoreplumlee3440 Oh cool thanks Theodore!

[@Orlanzepol123]

$670? Definitely overpriced and over my budget. I will stick to Red Wing.

[@MrLlama999]

These look like the Thursday Captains.

[@timbuck2406]

No they don’t

[@orlog3343]

They don’t at all and Thursdays are crap in every way

[@TuneinR]

This "resole a boot "thing is use all over the place like corona virus so my question to you👉 @Stridewise....when was the last time you resole a book....huh😛

[@Stridewise]

a book or a boot? i confess I haven't resoled a book, I've soled three boots tho

[@TuneinR]

@@Stridewise common that was a typo error from my little keyboard but u got the message tho.

[@SM-xt5gl]

I have had a few boots binded and it was always a poor job . Then my books got resolved one time , never could read them properly again ! Harr harr

[@SM-xt5gl]

“Resoled “

[@JustClaude13]

Who should buy these boots? Someone rich. At that price, there's nothing "casual" about the Cruiser.

[@Stridewise]

Hey some want the best version of their apparel

[@paulmcgrew2932]

The cruiser is built by American workers and can be repaired for years to come. Boots can last from 10-30 years and you aren't supporting possible slave labor. Still super expensive but cheaper than a phone and will last a lot longer.

[@JustClaude13]

@@paulmcgrew2932 True, but Wolverine 1,000 mile boots are handmade in America with Horween leather from Chicago with Goodyear welts for $400. And I can't imagine a $670 telephone, either. I'm definitely not the market these boots are meant for.

[@matttherrien9608]

@@JustClaude13 I've got Docs with Horween Leather and they look sweet! My Rangers were $250 for firsts.

[@evangonsalves4347]

Whites has the very worst QC. I received boots with a rough stitch down, mismatched leather pieces, and deep tool marks all over. Worst part is their customer service could care less. My gf calls them scrap leather boots. Wouldn’t recommend. 👎

[@jimbrackett175]

Agree...the lady in their customer service should be fired....very rude

[@stdennis19]

$670 ? Inflation ? Or was the “Fuck you” money price tag pre-inflation?

[@Stridewise]

that's the current price bru

[@Derek8487]

Red wing iron rangers are $350 right now and I thought that was high.

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

I used to think it was a lot but now ready to spend a $1000 on a horse rump boot.

[@matttherrien9608]

@@strengthandbulkMadness you got bit hard! If I ended up buying Shell Cordovan boots I'd insist on being buried in them!

[@matttherrien9608]

@@Derek8487 mine were the equivalent of $250 American here in Canada. I absolutely love the way they feel. Totally unmatched!

[@wpaia]

Those boots are not good year welted bummer

[@Stridewise]

They're resoleable though don't worry

[@MichaelTFarm]

Dude, they're stitchdown... that's similar to Goodyear, but hand sewn instead of a machine.

[@user-rd6vs6fh4r]

Hello. Can you tell me which White boot this strength coach is wearing? He said he wears the "375's" but I don't see a "375" on the website. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqXooewqMZgaJY (just pause it where it starts and zoom in on the boots). Thanks!