C355 Logger

The boot is designed for forestry workers, loggers, drivers, and cruisers who require heavy-duty footwear that meets occupational safety standards. It uses the 55 Arch-Ease last with moderate arch support and features a rebuildable construction that allows for lifetime resoling and rebuilding.

The C355 Logger employs stitchdown construction where the liner is glued to the insole, then the vamp is turned out and machine-stitched to the midsole and bottom. This method provides what White's describes as "a more secure fit and feel than a Goodyear welted boot" while allowing for efficient production of their standard catalog models.

The upper consists of 7 inches of full-grain water-resistant leather sourced from Double Shot leather by Seidel Tanning. The boot includes a leather midsole and leather shank for structural support, with a double-stitched welt for enhanced sturdiness. All components use leather construction with no synthetic materials or fillers.

The sole system features the Vibram Fire & Ice White Dot sole, designed for slip resistance and durability on varying surfaces. This sole provides the increased safety and security required for harsh forestry environments where loggers encounter debris, branches, undergrowth, and mixed terrain.

The C355 Logger is built on White's 55 Arch-Ease last, which provides moderate arch support designed to mold to the wearer's foot over time. Available sizing ranges from 7 to 13 in both D and EE widths, though the boot runs large and White's recommends sizing down 0.5 to 1 full size from regular sneaker measurements.

As a made-to-order product, the C355 Logger requires a 12-14 week production lead time. The boot is designed as a soft toe work boot, providing ankle support and protection without steel toe reinforcement. The rebuildable construction allows customers to have boots resoled and rebuilt at approximately half the cost of a new pair.

The 7-inch height represents a significant milestone in White's Boots catalog offerings. According to the company, throughout their 169 years of building boots for woodsmen, the 7-inch upper had been reserved exclusively for custom orders. The introduction of the C355 Logger as a standard model makes this height accessible to customers without requiring full customization.

Logger boots serve specialized forestry and outdoor work applications where OSHA requires heavy-duty footwear that is waterproof or water repellent and provides ankle support. For workers using chainsaws, regulations mandate footwear constructed with cut-resistant materials. The tall 8-inch or higher shaft typical of logger boots offers protection against stray branches, sharp tools, debris, and water encountered in forestry work environments.

The raised heel design common to logger boots, including the C355 Logger, provides support when walking uphill or navigating mixed terrain filled with branches, undergrowth, and mud. This heel design offers grip and stability advantages for workers operating in unstable forest environments.