Description

The White's x Division Road CF Stead Caramel Oiled Shoulder MPM1 is a 6" pattern that honors the rich history of Otto White's footwear production for military servicemen and is based on WWII infantry field and officer dress boots. This MPM1 pattern comes with a plain toe with a single-piece counter design for a clean composition that will offer function and durability for daily duty in the modern world, from the office to the outdoors. This White's collaboration utilizes a Division Road sourced Caramel Oiled Shoulder produced by the storied C.F. Stead, known for making some of the finest leathers in the world. The Classic Oiled Shoulder is an aniline dyed, combination re-tannage using hand-selected full-weight steer shoulder hides for a tight and pliable grain, stuffed with a high oil and fat content to enhance each hide's natural feel and flexibility. The hides are then waxed for durability while allowing for a deep pull-up and patina that highlights the leather's remarkable grain characteristics and qualities. This boot is designed in collaboration with Master Shoemaker and now CEO Eric Kinney to hallmark the quintessentially Northwest multi-paneled upper that allows for comprehensive rebuilds and pairs with White's exclusive stitchdown construction tradition using their unique hand-sewn and all-leather builds, all refined with our functional design approach that honors the original craftsmanship, history, and lifetime durability with a fresh perspective. The MPM1 uses the dress-meets-military MP Last in an E width for a more relatable fit for a variety of feet. This elegant, low-profiled Last has a classic almond toe, accommodating forefoot, and lower heel equipped with trademark Arch-Ease leather shank support, which offers a more approachable break-in to a sleek and functional form. We exclusively enhanced White's hand-sewn welted methods with a tonally corresponding Natural CXL welt to match the natural finished leather midsole and block heel atop the low-profiled Half Comp split sole, providing high traction and longevity for all terrains, combined with a single row hand-sewn stitchdown to allow for greater flexibly, comfort, and a clean aesthetic for the long haul. Finally, this exclusive MPM1 has a full vegetable-tanned leather lining, bellows tongue, and brass eyelets. It is finished with a custom White's collar stamp and WB x DR collaboration insole stamp for refined elements on a rugged make. Made as a hallmark of White's unaltered, hand-sewn traditions and customized to Division Road specifications, this MPM1 has a polished aesthetic for urban environs, built for all outdoor conditions.