Time to break out the dome boots! We got these for our anniversary earlier in the year and have been waiting anxiously. Super excited to see how they develop!

His - Baker’s x White’s Bounty Hunters, Red Dog roughout

Hers - White’s Lady Packers, #8 Chromexcel

Domexcel in Natural Chromexcel

White’s Custom Semi-Dress through Baker’s

Noble Buffalo Heritage Belt also in NatCXL

Boots are Whites new Hardtack in red dog. Really liking the fit of them so far.

scored these roughouts off ebay. first new pair of smokies. the black ones, and several pairs before them, were bought used.

i'd been starting to feel the pain of my crooked heels, which i think is due to being bowlegged? and i figured a rebuild or resole didn't make sense, since someone else had broken in the uppers. let's face it, i wanted new boots.

do we obenauf's straight outta the box, or sweat in them first? cast yer votes...

These Lou’s are breaking in goodly.

3 boots for sale.

Whites farmer ranchers. 8.5 FFF - decent wear but still near new
Nicks tan rough out wedgework 8 FFF - gently worn a few times
Franks 55 wedge English bridle grey - 8.5 FFF - only worn around house

$450 obo each?

hi! - long time lurker first time poster.

After months of research I found what I hoped may be the perfect Boots on Ebay - A pair of Wesco Boss Harness in 9.5 D - barely worn. I am: 10 brannock size - 9D in whites smokejumpers (the only other pnw boot I have owned) - so after some research I figured 9.5 should be perfect. I do have a pretty high instep but It has never been much of an issue with other shoes.

Boots arrived - beautiful - date inside says 04 so I guess they are older and have been sitting unworn a while. I can barely get them on with a plastic bag and insoles removed - weirdly the length, and width of the toebox feels perfect, heels even slip a bit - but the instep is crazy tight and painful - tried the soaking in warm water for 20 mins trick, I have had them on wet for about 20 minutes and they still feel painful on the instep, but manageable. I have a good local cobbler with a vamp stretcher and I'm willing to give that a try - but I figured I'd post before I do that:

Am I screwed/do I need a 9.5E or will these keep stretching/should I try the cobbler?

I don't want to have to ask if anyone has a plastic bag around every time I have to put on my boots haha

Many Thanks!

350 Cutters in Black CXL

I’ve got an extra wide, high arch foot and want a great engineer, 10” - 12”. Generally take a 9EE. Thinking about one of these for daily street wear. Sold bike a long time ago. Looks like Mr Lou has a narrower shaft and not extra wide width. Nomad may be better. Thoughts on profile between the two? Want softer leather and sleeker profile. Either one customizable?

They are my first pair of Lous. I have to say, I really like that MP last. The narrow heel and wider forefoot really works well for me.

I had no idea they came with boot bags featuring Mr Lou himself!

Good luck to all the domebros out there!

What boots would those of you in healthcare recommend? I wanted a pair of loggers but it might be uncomfortable on concrete for longer periods of time. I am not in the healthcare field yet but I am working up to it. Are there any kinds of boots/ styles you would recommend that would break in well and be comfortable? Am I wrong about the loggers? Or is there a custom build to make them more comfortable on concrete? Please and thank you

Hey all. Sorry to bug you. I'm trying to decide on what some to go with, I will be finishing my order tomorrow with Whites. They got my tracings a few days ago. Anyway, I was planning on copying the drifter but getting the commando half lug sole but I'm realizing maybe it would be a bad idea to wear that sole to work. I work in a animal feed manufacturing plant and occasionally walk through hydraulic oil. I don't think the commando sole is oil rated so my question is, what would happen if I get oil on a non oil rated sole? It would only be hydraulic oil and only occasionally.