MP-Sherman Toe Cap

The MP-Sherman honors White's history of producing footwear for military personnel, with the "MP" designation standing for "Military Police." The boot supplies the durability associated with its light armored Sherman tank namesake while incorporating a modified White's upper and the distinctive cap-toe construction found on traditional military field boots.

The MP-Sherman Toe Cap utilizes White's signature hand-sewn stitchdown construction, a process passed down through generations of bootmakers since the company's founding in 1853. This painstaking method involves hand-lasting for a customized fit, hand-welting to create a durable and water-resistant seam, and hand-bottoming with an all-leather arch that becomes more comfortable with daily wear.

The boot features a six-inch full-grain water-resistant leather upper designed to absorb high impact, with a traditional cap-toe design that distinguishes it from the plain-toe MP-Sherman variant. Construction includes a leather midsole and shank system that provides custom fit and feel, while maintaining the rebuildable and resoleable nature characteristic of White's footwear.

Two sole configurations are available: the Half-Lug Commando Sole with Block Heel designed for medium wear conditions, and the Dainite Sole with Block Heel intended for light wear applications. The boot is built on White's MP last, which features a refined profile based on the established Barrie last, incorporating a flatter arch, shallow toe-box, and wide ball-area for comfortable break-in.

Available leather options include four Double Shot leather choices and Cinnamon Waxed Flesh, with Horween Chromexcel offered in Brown, Black, Natural, and Burgundy colorways. The full-grain leather construction prioritizes durability while developing character through regular wear.

The MP-Sherman derives its design inspiration from American infantry boots worn during World War II, reflecting White's long tradition of producing military footwear. The boot was developed to capture the enduring appeal of the trench boot silhouette while adapting White's traditional workboot construction methods for lifestyle-oriented customers.

Originally designated the MP Service Boot, White's changed the name to MP Sherman Boot in summer 2019, with the plain-toe variant known as the MP Stuart Boot. The model represents the company's response to increased demand for heritage-style service boots in the American menswear market.

The cap-toe design element serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, reinforcing the toe area while providing the distinctive appearance associated with military and dress boot traditions. This design choice distinguishes the MP-Sherman Toe Cap from White's plain-toe offerings and connects the boot to its military field boot heritage.

White's Boots produces the MP-Sherman Toe Cap at their 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Spokane, Washington, where the company has operated since 1915. The boots are manufactured entirely in the United States using American-sourced leather and materials, maintaining the company's commitment to domestic production established over 170 years of operation.

Production timeline for the MP-Sherman Toe Cap varies by construction method: Hand-sewn Stitchdown products require approximately 14 to 16 weeks for completion, while Standard Stitchdown variants need 12 to 14 weeks. These extended timelines reflect the hand-crafted nature of White's bootmaking process, which involves more than 25 distinct stages administered by skilled craftspeople.

The manufacturing process represents a continuation of techniques dating back to the mid-1800s, with each boot passing through skilled hands at every stage of construction. This commitment to traditional methods results in fully rebuildable footwear, with White's offering complete reconstruction services to extend the boot's serviceable life.