Description

The White's x Division Road Horween Black CXL 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 adapted MPM1 pattern features a triple-stitched cap toe, complementing the counter with a single-piece design for a balanced composition that offers both function and durability for daily duty in the modern world, from the office to the outdoors. This White's collaboration uses the classic Black Chromexcel leather dye struck on the top grain with a natural core that will patina to an ebony as deep scuffs and high wear areas reveal the lighter color beneath. Chromexcel by Horween is the original pull-up leather developed from a nearly century-old secret recipe of techniques, materials, and finishes, and is known for its flexibility, comfort, and durability. 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-profile 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-profile Vibram 430 Mini Lug Sole, providing high traction and longevity for all terrains, combined with a single row hand-sewn stitchdown to allow greater flexibly, comfort, and a clean aesthetic for the long haul. Finally, this exclusive MPM1 features a bellows tongue, oxidized eyelets, and is completed with a custom White's collar stamp and a WB x DR collaboration insole stamp, adding refined elements to 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.