Lineman Pro

The boot represents White's heritage of serving utility workers and industrial professionals through handcrafted construction methods that have remained largely unchanged since the 19th century. As part of White's work boot lineup, the Lineman Pro is built on the company's signature 55 Arch-Ease last system and maintains the rebuildable construction that defines White's bootmaking tradition.

The Lineman Pro carries the model designation 400LSTEH-V and measures 10 inches in height from heel to top. The boot features a full grain water-resistant leather upper reinforced with a climbing patch specifically designed for lineman work requirements. Construction utilizes a leather midsole and shank system built on White's 55 Arch-Ease last, which provides high arch support engineered to conform to the wearer's foot over time.

The boot incorporates Kevlar stitching throughout both upper and sole attachment points, contributing to its electrical hazard rating. Additional reinforcement comes from half-slip construction elements integrated into the overall design. Weight and specific measurements beyond height are not standardized due to the hand-lasted construction process that creates individual variation between pairs.

White's builds the Lineman Pro using hand-sewn stitchdown construction, a method the company has employed since Edward White established the business in 1853. This construction process involves more than 25 individual handgrade steps performed by master bootmakers in White's Spokane, Washington facility. Each boot is hand-lasted, hand-welted, and hand-bottomed through techniques passed down through generations of White's craftspeople.

The hand-welting process uses an awl and thread to stitch the upper directly to the insole at three stitches per inch, creating a bond that eliminates the canvas welt strip used in Goodyear welt construction. This method, combined with rolled welt stitchdown techniques, results in fully rebuildable footwear that can be resoled and reconstructed multiple times throughout its service life. The construction maintains White's tradition of creating custom-fitted boots through hand-stretching leather around individual lasts.

The Lineman Pro meets ASTM F2413-11 safety standards for protective footwear, including both impact protection and electrical hazard certification. The steel toe provides I/75 C/75 rating, protecting against impacts up to 75 foot-pounds and compressive loads up to 2,500 pounds while maintaining minimum clearance requirements after impact. The toe construction retains half-inch clearance for men's sizes after nominal impact testing.

Electrical hazard protection requires the boot to withstand 18,000 volts at 60 Hz frequency for one minute with current flow not exceeding 1.0 milliampere during testing. The outsole and heel construction uses non-conductive materials throughout, with no metal components that could compromise electrical protection. The Vibram Fire & Ice white dot sole system provides the non-conductive foundation required for electrical hazard certification while delivering traction performance in industrial environments.

White's offers the Lineman Pro in sizes 7 through 13 with width options including D (regular) and EE (wide). Color choices include black and brown leather uppers, both featuring the same water-resistant treatment and construction specifications. The company recommends sizing down half a size from standard athletic shoe fit due to the hand-lasted construction and leather's accommodation to foot shape over time.

Production follows White's made-to-order system with delivery timeframes of 14 to 16 weeks from order placement. This extended production schedule reflects the hand-construction process and individual attention each boot receives during manufacturing. Retail pricing is set at $844 through White's direct sales channels, with authorized dealers like Baker Shoe Company offering similar pricing at $843.95. The boots qualify for White's rebuild and resoling services throughout their lifetime, with rebuild costs typically running at half the price of new construction.