MP-M1TC

The boot incorporates a six-inch full-grain water-resistant leather upper sourced from Horween Leather Company, utilizing their Chromexcel chrome-tanned leather. Construction includes a true double vamp with quad row stitching on the toe cap, built on White's MP last with a lower arch profile designed for easier break-in compared to the company's higher-arched lasts.

The MP-M1TC features hand-sewn stitchdown construction, a method where each boot is hand-lasted, hand-welted, and hand-bottomed by master bootmakers. This construction involves more than 25 unique hand production steps and creates a fully rebuildable boot. The process includes stitching the upper to the insole with awl and thread, then securing the assembly to sole layers through rapid outsole stitching.

The upper consists of 6.5-7.5 ounce full-grain leather sourced from Horween Leather Company's Chromexcel line. This chrome-tanned leather provides water resistance while maintaining flexibility. The boot incorporates leather midsoles and shanks that mold to the wearer's foot over time, creating a customized fit. The sole construction includes either Dainite rubber for light wear or half-lug commando soles for more aggressive tread patterns.

The toe cap features quad row stitching across a true double vamp construction, providing enhanced durability in high-wear areas. Hardware and construction details follow White's traditional specifications, maintaining consistency with the company's work boot heritage while adapting the design for lifestyle wear.

The MP-M1TC draws inspiration from American infantry boots used during WWII, honoring White's history of military footwear production. The company's founder Otto White supplied boots to military servicemen, establishing a tradition reflected in the MP designation, which references military police applications.

The boot features a one-piece backstay design that differs from traditional logger boot patterns, creating a sleeker profile suitable for both work and casual wear. The cap-toe construction adds visual interest while providing practical reinforcement to the toe area. The design balances heritage military aesthetics with contemporary styling preferences.

Built on White's MP last, the boot offers a lower arch profile compared to the company's Arch-Ease lasts, resulting in a more comfortable break-in period. This last choice reflects White's adaptation of traditional work boot lasts for broader consumer appeal while maintaining the company's signature supportive architecture.

White's manufactures the MP-M1TC at their Spokane, Washington facility using traditional hand-construction methods. Production time for hand-sewn stitchdown boots typically requires 14-16 weeks from order placement to completion, reflecting the extensive hand-work involved in the construction process.

The boot is available through White's official retail channels and authorized dealers such as Baker's Shoe Company and Division Road. Sizing follows White's traditional approach, with most customers requiring a half-size reduction from their standard athletic shoe size due to the last's proportions and the leather's stretching characteristics during break-in.

White's offers the MP-M1TC in two sole configurations: Dainite rubber soles for urban and light outdoor use, and half-lug commando soles for enhanced traction. The company's custom ordering system allows for various leather options and specifications, though standard configurations maintain the Horween Chromexcel upper material and core construction details.