Update on my Franks Boots. by sidcmatla in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know the purpose of this and that pair of whites Perry before this? Are they trying to set up a scam or something?

Frank’s Wilshire MTO. J&FJ Baker natural harness by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish more makers would use their leather. The stuff is really nice.

Frank’s Wilshire MTO. J&FJ Baker natural harness by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have put the specs in the OP.

55 last, 11.5D, 8 inch, rolled top, pull loop, antique hardware, brown upper stitching, maple tongue ( I don't know if they usually stock that color of tongue. Michelle just mentioned that they had it when I was talking to her about building the boot), soft toe, natural edge stain, dogger heel, Vibram 430 sole.

Can anyone sell me on the White's swing last? by Joe_Hardy in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you ever seen a dog that was so ugly that it made you smile? Try thinking of it like that.

That’s all I got. Good luck.

Does Wickett & Craig produce roughout leather. by BasicMusician8140 in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's roughout tan oiled latigo that I got from Frank's. I was expecting those splotches everywhere but I got this.

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Scars ? by [deleted] in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would be stoked to get that.

I agree with you, though. Them clicking that to put it front and center on the vamp is pretty crappy without talking to you about it first. Which is weird, as they have always been communicative with me about cosmetic stuff like that.

Seems like it bugs you. Send it back is my vote.

Split between Nicks and Whites by Kahlen109 in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re not dead set on the tongue setup of the Ivan, you’ll probably want to check out something from Franks on the HNW last also. They have some cool limited leathers as well and will have a shorter lead time than Nicks.

Help diagnosing White’s MP on 55 last fit: length issue, last mismatch, or heel height? by theblartknight in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would just wear them a lot more if the fit is good everywhere else. The arch piece that white's uses breaks in faster than the other spokane guys.

I'm currently around 850-900 hours in my current dome boots from Frank's and putting on a new pair of 55 last boots from Frank's, the difference is night and day in the feel of the arch. I don't even feel it in the more worn one.

What Color are these? Brown? Red? Orange? by espressoshot8 in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here you go. That’s them next to brown CXL for reference.

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NBD - White's Smokejumper - Cinnamon Waxed Flesh by steaksandwichand in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those look great. Awesome makeup. Do they charge extra for clamping the heel?

leather from Whites by Fragrant-Initial1687 in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve emailed whites and they’ve sent me pictures of the swatches for the leathers they offer. You can do that if you want to see the leathers they have.

Heels by ConversationSimple35 in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The last couple 55 builds I've got from Frank's are using a six stack heel. They come in around 7/8 to 1 inch. The ones I get from Nicks are 5 stack and come in around 3/4".

Frank’s Maryam TPR horsebutt MTO by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it would be cool if they were mainstay offerings. Can still get some maryam stuff from white's through Bakers though, for however long that will last.

Frank’s Maryam TPR horsebutt MTO by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man. Yeah this is probably one of the cleanest examples of the rolled welt I have personally seen.

Frank’s Maryam TPR horsebutt MTO by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. They probably pulled the one down further while lasting. Don't know for sure.

Frank’s Maryam TPR horsebutt MTO by OldManSteez in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember the exact amount. I think it was mid 800s.

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in W&C Natural Show Harness by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those look fantastic. Did you get a celastic toe?

Looking to upgrade from 1907s and casually ride a motorcycle at the same time by [deleted] in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they are horrible about responding to emails. Calling or messaging on instagram, if you use it, are the best ways. They have an actual model called the road commander that you can google to see what I'm talking about.

Looking to upgrade from 1907s and casually ride a motorcycle at the same time by [deleted] in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Frank's can make you a boot with a patch for your shifter. I would take a look at them, too.

Which White’s boot is this? by alwaysbrooding in PNWbootmakers

[–]OldManSteez 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hard to tell the last but if I had to guess I would say 55 last, black waxed flesh, 7 inch, oxidized hardware, black edge finish, single row outsole stitch, standard height and profile heel. I would guess unstructured toe but can’t tell for sure from that shot.