White’s Boots Review: Semi Dress in Brown Dress Leather

[@tysonmnia]

One of the best boot reviews I've seen, and I spend too much time looking at boots. They cost a lot for sure but this vid highlights unpretentiously why they would be worth it. Love your work brother!

[@DudsByDel]

Hey I really appreciate it man!

[@joelcowdreyiii6745]

I recently bought a pair of these in the brown dress leather and the standard half composite outsole and heel. I rotate them with a pair of White’s MPM1s in natural waxed flesh leather. They both put a smile on my face in the morning getting ready for work.

[@DudsByDel]

Nice! Mine still do and I’ve had em almost 5 years…wear em in good health!

[@christopherdavisson617]

I 've had a few pairs of White's in my time (I have two pairs currently). But I always wanted that boot. That color was what I always wanted to get them in as well. Good stuff. White's makes a very nice and durable boot for sure. My 350 Cruisers have held up really well and even their budget line of work boots seem to be really good. I own a pair of Fulton Moc Toes that I use for work atm. They are very comfortable and holding up great to the daily elements and surfaces of outdoor tasks.

[@DudsByDel]

Hey Christopher! Currently two pair of White’s, I had a pair of the roughout “Baker’s Oxford” which I think may also be the Hathorn Traveler? Ended up selling because of the lack of arch support. All of them have been really sturdy and well made.

[@hazindu]

I just got my custom Semi Dress (baker's boots) this weekend, and I'm wearing them to work for the first time today. I have extremely lean and flat feet, so I paid $50 extra for an open instep adjustment, and it is really nice to be able to get them snug without the eyelets touching and the tongue bunching up. Other customizations: single row welt stitching, few layers removed from the heel stack, layer removed from the midsole, and no toe stiffener.

[@DudsByDel]

Super cool that they can make a boot like that for you. How do you find the comfort?

[@hazindu]

@@DudsByDel So far, they're the most comfortable welted shoe\boot I've had straight out of the box without break in.

[@RonanAquilius]

Absolutely beautiful set of boots you have there

[@DudsByDel]

Thanks man! Really love how they’ve worn in

[@ethanbaran6158]

The 55 last is my absolute favorite lol. I have 3 different boots built on it, one I got just recently. Their urban kudu cruisers which are also my first dress cap.

[@DudsByDel]

Haha me too! Two pair of Semi Dress, and then a pair of the Charley boot from Nick’s. So comfortable

[@ethanbaran6158]

@DudsByDel nice! I've also got a pair of mp's and a few jks. Definitely need some nicks one of these days though, I'm a little jealous!

[@rg3412]

good looking boots from White's. I fancy the 350 cruiser or 350 cutter at the moment. I should pull the trigger someday :)

[@DudsByDel]

They remain the most comfortable that I’ve bought. You won’t be disappointed! Maybe wait for one of the big sales?

[@nathancreel8547]

I have 2 pairs of White’s. My first pair is the MP on their modified Barrie last and the second pair is their stitchdown line on the 55 last. The stitchdown line is cheaper with more even stitching for those that care about the evenness. Those are in brown double shot Seidel leather that is similar in color to the brown dress leather but ages a bit differently. Love both of my pairs which had no major flaws. I also got lucky and have no squeaks. Need to get a pair of Nick’s and compare. Love your Nick’s too!

[@DudsByDel]

Do you find any difference in the foot comfort between the MP and the stitch down 55?

[@nathancreel8547]

@@DudsByDel the 55 last has the big arch support especially with the tall heel, and I prefer it. There is definitely more toe room as well which I prefer. That being said, I had an easier breakin with the MP. It just fits my foot well, but the arch is flat so I prefer the 55 in the end. Heavy black CXL on the MP seems like a similar temper to the double shot, but it’s more of a tongue flexibility thing on the stitchdown boot.

[@88sstraight]

I got a pair of those (almost exactly those!) in 2014. Not sure if I didn’t give them enough time or they just weren’t right for my feet, but I sold them within the year. They certainly fit well, but maybe high arch support was the thing that killed me. Oh well, as compensation I now have two pairs of extremely comfortable Moorby boots from Canada West that combined cost less NOW than the White’s did THEN. Thanks Del!

[@DudsByDel]

Ok so yeah, the whites are expensive. And they have definitely gotten more so. I was lucky to find this pair at just $400. Though I did pay more for the black pair. BUT! For me the comfort has been unmatched.

[@88sstraight]

And that’s what it comes down to, comfort before all else. They’re really beautiful btw, was sorry to see them go.@@DudsByDel

[@ChandraChandra-wx9em]

Awesome boots!! Will try to get a pair this year!

[@DudsByDel]

Go for it! Typically they do discounts at Black Friday etc

[@afeman1968]

I've got a pair with higher heel. After about a year and a half of regular wear the back of the rubber part of the heel is reduced almost to the leather - I walk a fair bit, maybe five miles on a normal day. Otherwise they look as worn in as yours. I like them, and am surprised how much I like the big arch, more so than their MPs that I also wear.

[@DudsByDel]

Yeah that’s probably more walking than I typically do. I’ve been rotating them with some other boots even if they’re my most-worn. The comfort is tops for me so far, it’s hard to describe. Like plugging my foot into a leather socket 😅

[@narrenmuetze]

i think your boots are equiped with a celastic toe as a toe stiffener and there is a lining in the vamp / toe area, very nice boots!

[@DudsByDel]

Yep they do have the celastic toe and that lining. For what it’s worth, it’s the standard config for both to my understanding.

[@alexperez3651]

I have a pair of red dog Roughout ramblers/C350. I’m also an 8, but standard D width. Monster arch support, super beefy, and now super comfortable. The double outsole stitching on my pair is excellent, especially compared to my MP boots from them. Which are terrible lol. Really love whites patterns, but they really are too pricey for their QC to be this bad on the regular. Also, loving the Duke jacket I purchased from you.

[@DudsByDel]

1) really happy the Duke is working for you man. It’s a great jacket 2) as for the boots, yeah it’s funny how their stitching can be all wonky. But beach the comfort and durability are off the charts. If you like the look can be a big winner

[@RSN1748]

Great looking pair of boots

[@DudsByDel]

Thanks man!

[@williamqdd]

Wow, that is gorgeous. I have one pair with the same leather but with the v bar sole and two speed hooks. Did you use the Renovateur to condition these, and did it darken it

[@DudsByDel]

Yes I did use Renovateur. It only noticeably darkened the lighter high-wear areas, but it wasn’t a huge difference

[@qltyboots]

Great review. Nice patina on these boots

[@DudsByDel]

Really appreciate it. Would like to get my boot pic quality up like Varnu who posted a long term review of these. But I love the way they wear in

[@qltyboots]

@@DudsByDel It’s not easy to get on camera how boots looks like in real life, I’m struggling with that many times

[@theninjanamedlucas]

How are these for driving? I drive stick and don’t want to bring a dedicated pair of driving slips with me. Great review by the way!

[@DudsByDel]

Hey man. Don’t drive stick but I do drive a lot. These with the block / traveler heel are a little more comfortable for pressure against the base of my heel when driving long distances, but the standard heel isn’t that bad. Haven’t worn driving slips so can’t compare directly. Thanks for stopping by 👊💥

[@Morris1962]

Can the Brown Dress leather ever be polished to like new condition, or is it that once the top layer is worn off, it is like that forever? Thanks for your videos, very informative.

[@DudsByDel]

Hey Morris! It won’t return to new look. The lighter areas tend to darken some when conditioned so they stand out less. I suppose if you used a polish with brown dye in it you could bring it somewhat back to new looking, but perhaps you’d just want a different leather that ages differently

[@davidharris8797]

I go threw heels every year and a half

[@DudsByDel]

@@davidharris8797 that’s fast! What boots do you wear?

[@davidharris8797]

@@DudsByDel whites bounty hunter maybe 2 years but once I wore heel down too much ( before hit leather) and heel got damaged like a bone spur and it took years to heel and I can let heels wear too low now but it’s fast and cheep change out so every few years soles about 4-5 years

[@DudsByDel]

@@davidharris8797 wow do you you walk a bunch for work?