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Best boots I've ever worn. Very glad my daughter got these and had me join this competition!

wildflowersnbootsabout 2 months ago
White's MP 55Horween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
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Maker

White's

Model

MP 55

Leather

Horween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh

Last

55 Last

55 Last: 10EE

Sole

Half-Lug Commando Sole

Made for White's

Purchased from

White's

Why I own this

Custom
Style
Workplace Needs
Outdoor Activities

My husband and I chose these boots for my dad. He's incredibly hard working and always puts others before himself. He would be unlikely to purchase boots this nice (and pricey) for himself, but he absolutely would buy them for me. He's also injured his feet many times over the years. Almost every one of those injuries have occurred while helping others with various types of projects. His work boots were getting really worn out, so we decide to upgrade them to these. My husband happened to find them on a seconds sale. These were his early Christmas present last year. It took some convincing to get him to actually wear them for all of his work projects. He liked them so much he didn't want to risk damaging them. Thankfully, he started wearing them and they actually saved his foot from damage on a project at work, after helping his foot heal from a previous project. He found them to be incredibly comfortable, so he started wearing them for both casual, and work wear. Lots of walks and hikes, too!

How I sized

55 Last: 10EE

We just purchased his regular boot size.

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow

I have worn these boots as both work boots and casual boots. They have been great in all conditions. From sand dunes to snow to soggy terrain to hiking trails to crossing streams, these boots have been reliable. I've worn them anywhere from a couple times a week to everyday, for an hour or two to 12 hr days. I wore them while traveling for 28 hr stretches twice. They were comfortable and supportive, and not restrictive while traveling. I'm not one to take my shoes off on the road or in the air. I wore them in 90° plus weather, helping my daughter and son inlaw rebuild their porch and a few other home projects. They were fantastic as work boots. Best boots I've owned.

Leather

Horween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Color Change

This leather has held up really well. It's very robust and supple. I love how the nap came through on the stress points and you can see the character of the leather coming through. These boots were comfortable from the start, so I didn't need to do much to break them in. I wore them around the house and on short errends for an hour or two at a time for a week or so. After that, I just wore them as I would any other boot. I've been careful to get and mud or debris off of them. For a care routine, I really just used a damp cloth or a dry brush to clean them off. They've not needed much.

Fit

55 Last: 10EE
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

These boots are extremely comfortable. I can easily wear them all day with zero discomfort. I just wear regular boot socks with them.

Craftsmanship

White's MP 55
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Hardware

These are the best boots I've had. They are made extremely well. They look as good as they feel.

Sole & heel

Durability
Traction
Comfort

These boots are extremely durable and comfortable. The traction is great. I wore them in all types of conditions and didn't slip at all. The only thing is they squeak a bit on concrete.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I have enjoyed the last several months wearing the Whites Boot MP55-D, MP-Sherman.  They have proven to be very comfortable, versatile, low maintenance, and incredibly durable. I have been using them as work boots, as well as everyday casual wear.  Several months prior to using them I had injured my foot, and it has been very slow in healing.  These boots have been very helpful as they have a very rigid sole, yet are also quite comfortable, allowing the injured joints to be protected.  In addition to working on construction, they have been used for daily walking and recreational hiking.  They have performed well on trails, sand dunes, beaches, snow, crossing streams, bogs and muddy fields at numerous locations in 12 different states. *daughters note- when he says the boots have been helpful in protecting his foot- he means he could hardly walk unless he was wearing them for a few weeks. He re injured his foot while helping his church with some repairs.

Written by wildflowersnboots
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