Perry 8-inch

The Perry 8-inch was designed to serve both casual wear and light work environments, bridging the gap between White's traditional heavy-duty work boots and contemporary heritage footwear. The boot utilizes oil-tanned leather from the Seidel tannery of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and incorporates White's decades of bootmaking expertise developed since their 1853 founding.

The Perry 8-inch employs Goodyear welt construction, a resoleable method that uses machine stitching enhanced by hand-bottoming techniques from White's master bootmakers. The boot features quad and triple stitching throughout, with a leather and cork insole supported by a steel shank for structural stability.

The upper is constructed from eight-inch full-grain, water-resistant leather sourced from Seidel Tanning of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This oil-tanned leather undergoes White's traditional finishing processes and is available in Black, Brown Distress, and Red Dog color options. The boot incorporates a half-gusseted tongue design and utilizes a leather welt construction method.

The sole system consists of a Vibram Christy crepe outsole paired with a cushioning Ortholite footbed. A composite shank provides additional support and stability, while the Vibram midsole offers durability for extended wear. The resoleable construction allows for complete sole replacement when needed.

The Perry 8-inch is designated as model R8000 and is offered in sizes seven through 13.5, available in D and EE width options. The boot is built on White's 1972 Arch-Ease last, which features low arch support designed for minimal break-in requirements. The standard retail price is $370.00, though promotional pricing of $296.00 is frequently available.

The boot is manufactured as a made-to-order product with a 10 to 12-week lead time from White's Spokane facility. This production approach allows for customization options while maintaining White's quality control standards. The Perry 8-inch weighs approximately three pounds per pair and features an eight-inch shaft height measured from the heel.

Color options include Black smooth leather, Brown Distress finish, and Red Dog oil-tanned leather, all sourced from Seidel Tanning. The boot accommodates both casual and light work applications, with the crepe sole providing comfort on hard surfaces typical of urban and indoor environments.

White's Boots produces the Perry 8-inch at their 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at 4002 E. Ferry in East Spokane, Washington. The facility employs approximately 90 workers and produces 40,000 pairs of boots annually, utilizing 400,000 square feet of leather per year. White's has operated in Spokane since 1915, making it one of the longest-running American boot manufacturers.

The company's annual revenue approaches $12 million, with ownership by Portland-based LaCrosse Footwear since 2014. White's specializes in boots for wildland firefighters, loggers, and linemen, with the Perry series representing their expansion into lifestyle and heritage footwear markets. The Perry 8-inch was developed as White's first boot priced under $300, making their construction methods accessible to a broader customer base.

Manufacturing incorporates White's traditional hand-welted stitchdown construction methods, adapted for the Perry's Goodyear welt specification. The company sources materials domestically, including the oil-tanned leather from Seidel Tanning and Vibram soles for durability and performance standards established over more than 170 years of operation.