Whites boots NEW mountain boots, thoughts?

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

Those of us from the PNW are probably mostly familiar with White’s reputation on their logging boots, but I just learned they made a new rand wrapped mountain boot. Looks pretty interesting, what do y’all think? Crispy/Kennetrek level? Will drop the link if anyone wants to read up on them. I’m interested for sure!

Grande Ronde Series: White's Boots, Inc.

 

[Ajax2744]

If they are the quality of their logging boot then I'd say they will be top class for sure

 

[MarvB]

Was my go-to boot during my USFS and fire fighting days in the PNW and rebuilds were always done excellent. May have to take a look!

 

[6mm Remington]

I have a pair of Whites Outdoorsman boots and REALLY like them a lot. You can just see the quality in the build. Like what was said, if they are made by Whites and not outsourced, they should be excellent quality.

 

[el unit]

Thanks for the info.

 

[TheJason]

if they are made by Whites and not outsourced, they should be excellent quality.

They are made in Europe, so pretty sure Whites aren’t making them. Wouldn’t make me hesitate a bit, these look like nice boots.

 

[Talk2elk]

I has a pair of Whites that were made for hunting several years ago they were great.

 

[cowboy]

For those of you that have them:
- How stiff are they
- are they custom built
- can they be rebuilt.

 

[MO Betta]

Odd, thought Whites were all made in the USA. Also didn't know Lacrosse bought them 6 years ago.

 

[TheJason]

For those of you that have them:
- How stiff are they
- are they custom built
- can they be rebuilt.

Just looking at them, I can pretty well guarantee they can be resoled. The midsole/sole looks about identical to my Zamberlans.

 

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

Would imagine they can be resoled with today’s tech most footwear companies have. Whites has always stood behind their products, outsourced or not I don’t see that changing. Given the leather used im assuming they will be pretty rigid, stiff boots. Have talked to a few guys who are finding these at Bob Wards right now for around $299. If anything I will purchase and drop a review on them in the next month.

 

[TheJason]

Would imagine they can be resoled with today’s tech most footwear companies have.

Dave Page in Seattle does an excellent job at resoling mountaineering boots. He's done several pairs for me over the years, and is also an authorized warranty repair shop for many of the European boots.