By erikharr • March 17, 2025"The design of the 350 cruiser is simple, but I can tell that the pattern is very well thought through. Seams are placed strategically to allow movement but give support and wear resistance. The heel pull tab isn't really necessary since the boot slips on easily. But it looks good I think. The White's logo is not very visible on roughout, something that doesn't bother me at all.
The double stitched rolled welt is a big selling point to me. This construction has roots from my home country Norway, where it was used on hiking, work and ski-boots up to the 60's. Sadly the craftsmanship died out completely apart from some few, bespoke shoemakers and at White's Boots. In Norway this construction is called Beksøm, a word synonymous with durable footwear even today.
The hand welted sole, leather arch support and double stitched rolled welt is the reason I'm willing to pay the rather stiff price for a pair of White's. And I will keep buying, already looking for my next pair!
The finishing is as it's always been at White's, functional and decent. Not quite like modernised Viberg's, and I really don't expect that from heritage boots. I'm sure the loggers that bought them in the 30's didn't care either about a slightly misplaced stitch or a little rough edge on the welt. As long as it is functional and lasts a long time it's good enough.
The hardware is solid and well attached.
The heel pull nap on the left boot is a bit rougher than the right boot but I weirdly like it for some reason...."Read the full review
