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Name: Review: White's MP-Sherman Toe Cap in C.f. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander
Author: kinnikuman

kinnikumanApril 6, 2026

White's MP-Sherman Toe CapC.f. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander

Worn 6 months

Worn 5 months

Worn 4 months

Worn 3 months

Worn 2 months

Worn about 1 month

Worn less than a day

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Maker

White's Boots

Model

MP-Sherman Toe Cap

Leather

C.f. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander

Last

MP Last

US Men's Brannock: 10E

MP Last: 8.5D

Sole

Half-Lug Commando SoleMade for White's

Heel

700

Purchased from

White's

Order info

Cost: 590 USD

Availability: Limited Edition

Lead Time: 6 months

More about this item

I’m not sure on the heel

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Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Limited Edition

this is my first pnw boot and I wanted to go with a traditional style. When I saw the leather I fell in love with it immediately

How did you determine your size?

MP Last: 8.5DUS Men's Brannock: 10E

Sized Online

Whites had a page you can print - a little confusing

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from White'sTotal cost: 590 USD Lead time: 6 months

Very easy just once I did all my own research on the website about leather and sizing and sole etc

Use & wear

Cold Temperatures

Outdoor Activities

Dry Climate

Humid Climate

Office Work

Travel

Leisure

Hot Temperatures

Wet Conditions

Physical Work

These boots were my daily, and they passed expectations on everything. I took them hiking, wore them to work, on vacations at the park . They are comfortable and worth the investment

Leather

C.f. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander

The started very dark and waxxy looking - slowly they started getting fuzzier looking and the got a lighter.

Fit

MP Last: 8.5DUS Men's Brannock: 10E

Length Feels Right

Volume Feels Right

Ball Feels Right

Satisfied with the Fit

I thought they were big at first I got the 8.5 size based on the online directions - but now I’m not sure if they’re too big because they feel great. I might try 8’s next time

Craftsmanship

White's MP-Sherman Toe Cap

Well made boots man! I’ve heard people compare whites to the uber hand made brands and talk about small imperfections on whites or missed stitches but honestly I find it charming. I think if they were too neat or perfect I’d be scared to use them !

Sole & heel

Half-Lug Commando Sole10 months, current sole

Only hand made boots I’ve ever owned and I have nothing to compare but to me they felt great

700Worn for 10 months, current heel

I love everything about my boots so the 700 is perfect t to me

Final thoughts

I’ve definitely been converted - I have see the light . I will never go back to machine made boots. I love my whites and the boot community. Healthiest hobby I’ve ever had lol

Written by kinnikuman