Hiker

The boot incorporates traditional White's manufacturing methods including hand-lasted and hand-bottomed construction with over 25 distinct production stages. Priced at $610, the Hiker represents White's commitment to rebuildable, all-American heritage footwear crafted for professionals requiring durable outdoor boots.

The Hiker features a 6-inch full grain water-resistant leather upper available in British Tan Chromexcel and Brown Voyager options. The boot construction includes a leather midsole and shank system paired with a Vibram Unit Lug sole designed for heavy wear conditions.

Built on White's Northwest Last, the Hiker incorporates a low arch design intended to provide an easier break-in period compared to White's higher-arch lasts. The boot features leather padded collar and tongue construction for enhanced comfort during extended wear periods.

The model carries designation 353CH-P in White's product catalog, with some retailer variations using model number 353CH-V depending on specific configuration options.

The Hiker employs White's stitchdown construction method, which involves gluing the liner to the insole, turning out the vamp, and machine-stitching the midsole and bottom components together. This construction approach offers more secure fit characteristics than Goodyear welted boots while requiring less production time than White's traditional hand-sewn stitchdown process.

Each boot undergoes hand-lasting and hand-bottoming processes performed by master bootmakers, following manufacturing techniques dating to the mid-1800s. The construction method enables full rebuild and resole capabilities, allowing the boots to be restored to original condition when worn.

White's all-leather construction philosophy extends throughout the Hiker design, incorporating leather midsole, shank, and collar components rather than synthetic alternatives commonly used in contemporary boot manufacturing.

The Hiker retails for $610.00 through White's direct sales and $609.95 through authorized retailers such as Baker Shoe Company. The boot is manufactured on a made-to-order basis with approximately 12-14 week lead times from order placement.

Size availability spans from 7 to 13 in both D (medium) and EE (wide) width options. White's recommends most customers order one-half size down from their natural sneaker size due to the boots running large in the sizing system.

The boot is exclusively manufactured in White's Spokane, Washington facility and carries "Made in USA" designation reflecting the company's commitment to domestic production using American-sourced leather and materials.

White's Boots was founded over 160 years ago, with the company originally established in mid-19th century Virginia before relocating to St. Maries, Idaho in 1902. The company moved to its current Spokane, Washington location in 1915, where it has maintained operations for over a century.

The company specializes in heritage work boots for demanding professions including wildland firefighters, loggers, construction workers, and outdoor professionals. White's gained recognition for creating specialized boots for smokejumpers and maintains a focus on handcrafted American manufacturing using traditional bootmaking techniques.

In July 2014, White's was acquired by LaCrosse Footwear Inc., a subsidiary of Japanese company ABC-Mart Inc., while maintaining its Spokane manufacturing operations and 110-person workforce. The acquisition aimed to expand production capabilities while preserving White's "made in America" legacy and craftsmanship reputation.