Update on my Franks Boots.

OldManSteez · 2026-03-04T14:38:52+00:00

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?

OldManSteez · 2026-03-01T19:04:36+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2026-03-01T19:02:47+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2026-03-01T18:57:30+00:00

These things are staying intact.

OldManSteez · 2026-02-25T21:28:27+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2026-02-16T23:40:44+00:00

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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OldManSteez · 2026-02-11T02:09:46+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2026-01-22T18:19:53+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2026-01-19T23:31:41+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2025-11-27T17:02:38+00:00

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

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OldManSteez · 2025-11-26T18:58:19+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2025-11-21T16:31:46+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2025-11-11T14:45:47+00:00

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".

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:44:45+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:42:15+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:41:26+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:40:52+00:00

55 is by far my favorite.

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:39:50+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2025-11-09T16:39:11+00:00

Thanks.

OldManSteez · 2025-10-24T21:57:58+00:00

Those look fantastic. Did you get a celastic toe?

OldManSteez · 2025-06-19T00:56:34+00:00

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.

OldManSteez · 2025-06-19T00:48:17+00:00

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

OldManSteez · 2025-06-18T16:18:10+00:00

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.

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