Perry

Built on White's Arch-Ease 1972 Last with a 6-inch full grain water-resistant leather upper, the Perry features composite shank construction and a Vibram Christy Crepe sole. The boot is manufactured in Spokane, Washington, and represents White's first model under $350, targeting heritage footwear buyers seeking accessible American-made boots.

The Perry utilizes Goodyear welt construction, which allows for resoling while providing faster production compared to White's traditional hand-sewn methods. To maintain affordability, the boot incorporates cost-control measures including a composite shank rather than leather and a cardboard heel counter instead of all-leather construction. The midsole uses rubber materials, standard for boots in this price range.

The upper is constructed from thick oil-tanned leather sourced from Seidel tannery, featuring quad and triple stitching throughout. The boot includes a half-gusseted tongue and leather-and-cork insole with steel shank reinforcement. An Ortholite footbed provides immediate cushioning and comfort.

The Perry is available as model R4000 in both 6-inch and 8-inch heights. Standard sizing runs from 7 to 13.5 in D and EE widths, with White's recommending sizing down 0.5 from standard shoe size. Color options include Brown Distress, Black, Red Dog, and Copper.

The Perry Select variant offers upgraded materials, featuring a leather shank instead of composite construction and premium leather options from Seidel Tannery. The Select models retail for approximately $390-400 depending on height and leather selection.

The Perry is designed for minimal break-in period compared to White's traditional work boots, though the vegetable-tanned leather and cork layers still require time to conform to the wearer's foot. The Arch-Ease 1972 Last provides low arch support optimized for comfort in urban and light outdoor environments.

The Vibram Christy Crepe outsole delivers a bouncy, cushioned feel on hard surfaces and operates quietly in outdoor settings. However, the crepe sole provides less aggressive traction compared to lugged sole options and may wear faster than harder rubber compounds, though the Goodyear welt construction allows for straightforward resoling.

Named after Spokane's Perry District, the boot launched as part of White's Boots diversification strategy beyond traditional work boots. The company, which generates approximately $12 million in annual revenue from its 42,000 square foot Spokane facility, introduced the Perry to appeal to heritage footwear enthusiasts while maintaining American manufacturing standards.

The Perry competes directly with other American moc toe boots, positioned as a value option that provides White's construction quality at a more accessible price point than the company's premium work boot lineup.