White's Foreman

Seidel Distressed Smooth

a1moyer9 months ago

First day of work for these work boots. 😆 Really a solid boot with enough arch support that I don't miss it compared to the 55. Not a lot of arch, but it fills that area well enough.

Taken on February 21, 2025

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Maker

White's Boots

Model

Foreman

Leather

Seidel Distressed SmoothMade for White's

Last

610 Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5D

610 Last: 10E

I was able to try these in the store. The boots have a very small amount of arch support compared to the 55, but still supportive. I guess you could say it's anatomical in its toe shape. It's a comfortable last, can wear it all day with no issues.

Sole

Vibram 4014 Cristy Natural

Purchased from

Danner Factory Store

More about this item

Got this pair deeply discounted at the Danner Factory store. There were a couple clinch nails poking up out of the insole, I think that's why they were discounted. They could have been seconds as well, the sales lady had no idea. The boots come with an ortholite foam insert, but I've replaced them with a homemade pair of leather/cork inserts. Finishing was ok, not perfect and I think the outsole sanding around the toes is a little too close. They didn't leave much room to sand after a resole. Construction is 270 stitchdown with a leather lineman shank from the heel to the ball, then a full length thin rubber midsole, followed by the wedge sole. I only wear these boots casually. They haven't seen any days at work, just cruising around.

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