My first pair of White's live up to all the hype.

Randomlurker5415 days ago
White's 355 CutterArmy Green Desert Oasis
Timeline photo 1
Worn 6 months
Timeline photo 2
Worn 5 months
Timeline photo 3
Worn 4 months
Timeline photo 4
Worn 3 months
Timeline photo 5
Worn 2 months
Timeline photo 6
Worn about 1 month
Timeline photo 7
Worn less than a day

Maker

White's Boots

Model

355 Cutter

Leather

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 12.5D HTB/12 HTT

55 Last: 12EE

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

White's

Order info

Cost: 750 USD

Availability: Limited Edition

Lead Time: About 1 month

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Humid Climate

I've worn these to work in an office as well as construction sites that include hospitals, aerospace labs, historic building renovations, and greenfield sites. The only thing I've tried to avoid are water and mud.

Leather

Army Green Desert Oasis
Care Routine
Break-In

There was no break in for these uppers. Even though the boot is fully lined they were incredibly soft from day one. I tried to keep them dry, so all I've done for care is brushing.

Fit

55 Last: 12EEUS Men's Brannock: 12.5D HTB/12 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The fit is great. I like the feel of the arch and the EE toe box is just right for me. My heel stays secure and I'm comfortable all day long.

Craftsmanship

White's 355 Cutter
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching

In my photos you can see some pretty bad finishing in the instep where the grinder got away from them. I sent pics to White's and asked them for a little of their edge oil to blend that out but they said they wouldn't send me anything, but I could return the boots for them to check out if I wanted. I was already wearing them for the dome so I declined. I'm very happy with the lace to toe pattern. You can see where I had to add toe plates because the edge of the sole broke at the stitch through on one boot, but it was more of a construction accident then a fault with the vibram sole.

Sole & heel

Vibram 705 Tygum V-Bar Half Sole Black6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

I was pleasantly surprised at how soft and comfortable the V Bar sole is. I don't know how long it will last but I'm not seeing a lot of wear yet.

Vibram QuabaugWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort

It feels good and has not let me down. The traction is fine.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I'm very happy with these boots, and I'd like to get more White's.

Written by Randomlurker541
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