{"product_id":"products-samelin-517-white-aviator-boots","title":"Samelin 517 White Aviator Boots – Unisex Leather Ankle Boots, Handmade in Estonia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:67;3789-3855\"\u003eIf you've found your way to these boots — you're braver than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:354;3857-4210\"\u003eWhite boots make a statement. The \u003cstrong\u003eSamelin 517 White Aviator Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e don't just make a statement — they back it up. The same full-grain leather, direct-injected PU sole, leather lining, and NATO-certified construction as every Samelin boot, in the one colour that demands the wearer be certain about wearing it. Handcrafted in Estonia. Unisex EU 36–46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:87;4212-4298\"\u003eMost boots are designed not to be noticed. The 517 White is designed for the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"85:1-85:38;4305-4342\"\u003eWhite Leather That Actually Lasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"87:1-87:221;4344-4564\"\u003eWhite leather footwear has a reputation problem: most white leather shoes show scuffs and wear within a few months, which is a consequence of cheap surface coatings on low-grade leather — not a consequence of the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-89:368;4566-4933\"\u003eThe 517 White uses \u003cstrong\u003ewater-repellent genuine leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same leather as the black 517 Aviator, treated to resist moisture and surface marks. Full-grain leather in white develops character with wear in the same way it does in any other colour: the grain becomes more pronounced, the surface develops texture, and the boot looks more lived-in rather than worn-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"91:1-91:121;4935-5055\"\u003eScuffs on quality white leather can be treated. The alternative — wearing something more cautious — is less interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-95:61;5062-5122\"\u003eNATO-Certified Construction in a Fashion Boot Silhouette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"97:1-97:341;5124-5464\"\u003eEach pair of 517 White Aviator Boots is made at Samelin's Estonian factory under \u003cstrong\u003eNATO AQAP 2110\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001\u003c\/strong\u003e quality management standards — the same facility that produces the M77 Norwegian Combat Boots for active NATO forces across Europe. The construction beneath the white exterior is identical to Samelin's military-issue range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:133;5466-5598\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-repellent genuine leather — breathable, flexible, and built to move without synthetic lining compromising the feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"101:1-101:188;5600-5787\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full genuine leather throughout — no synthetic padding, no foam that compresses. A leather lining regulates temperature across seasons and shapes itself to the foot over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:156;5789-5944\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anatomical, antibacterial, and machine-washable. For warm-weather use or additional insulation in cold, the removable insole gives you options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"105:1-105:136;5946-6081\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-injected PU — bonded under pressure, not glued. Grip on wet and dry surfaces. Flexible across the ball of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"107:1-107:90;6083-6172\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 kg per pair (size 41) — light for a boot with this level of construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"111:1-111:26;6179-6204\"\u003eWho Wears White Boots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"113:1-113:144;6206-6349\"\u003eWhite footwear has its own audience — people who have made a deliberate choice rather than a default one. In practice, the 517 White works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-115:279;6351-6629\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion and creative buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The clean, minimal silhouette in white pairs with almost any palette — black, earth tones, bright colours — because the boot itself is doing the work. Monochrome outfits, contrast pairings, or as the single statement piece in a neutral wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-117:193;6631-6823\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists, musicians, and performers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White leather on a stage reads clearly. The military-functional silhouette without military aesthetic baggage gives it range across genres and contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"119:1-119:191;6825-7015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers who already own the standard 517:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you wear the black 517 and want something that does everything the same boot does but announces itself — the white is the natural second pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"121:1-121:192;7017-7208\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who is tired of safe choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e The boot is made to the same standard as one worn by NATO armed forces. It happens to be white. That combination is unusual enough to be worth noting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"125:1-125:36;7215-7250\"\u003eThe 517 Range — White or Black?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"127:1-127:49;7252-7300\"\u003eThe Samelin 517 Aviator comes in two colourways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"129:1-129:154;7302-7455\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite (this page, EU 36–46):\u003c\/strong\u003e The statement colourway. For buyers who want the 517's construction in a finish that requires commitment and rewards it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:235;7457-7691\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \/ standard (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myshoes24.com\/products\/products-samelin-517-aviator-boots\" title=\"Samelin 517 Aviator Boots – Unisex Leather Ankle Boots, Handmade in Estonia\"\u003eSamelin 517 Aviator Boots\u003c\/a\u003e, EU 35–48):\u003c\/strong\u003e The everyday colourway. For buyers who want a versatile leather ankle boot that disappears into most outfits and handles city and outdoor wear without thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"133:1-133:190;7693-7882\"\u003eThe construction is identical. The size range differs — the white version currently runs to EU 46; the standard runs to EU 48. If you need EU 47 or 48, the standard 517 is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"137:1-137:19;7889-7907\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"139:1-151:24;7909-8378\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-repellent genuine leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull genuine leather (no synthetic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAnatomical, antibacterial, washable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDirect-injected PU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.2 kg per pair (size 41)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEU 36–46 (unisex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTrue to size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNATO AQAP 2110, ISO 9001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSamelin, Estonia (est. 1921)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e€159.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"155:1-155:16;8385-8400\"\u003eSizing Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"157:1-157:187;8402-8588\"\u003eThe 517 White is available in EU \u003cstrong\u003e36–46 only\u003c\/strong\u003e — two sizes shorter than the standard 517 Aviator (which goes to EU 48). If you need EU 47 or 48, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myshoes24.com\/products\/products-samelin-517-aviator-boots\" title=\"Samelin 517 Aviator Boots – Unisex Leather Ankle Boots, Handmade in Estonia\"\u003estandard 517 Aviator Boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"159:1-159:105;8590-8694\"\u003eThe 517 runs \u003cstrong\u003etrue to size\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a relaxed fit or for wearing with thicker socks, size up half a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"163:1-163:29;8701-8729\"\u003eCaring for White Leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"165:1-165:167;8731-8897\"\u003eWhite leather responds to care more visibly than dark leather — which means both that marks show more readily and that treatment results are more immediately visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"167:1-167:124;8899-9022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day:\u003c\/strong\u003e A damp cloth removes most surface marks while they're fresh. Don't let marks set — treat them the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"169:1-169:179;9024-9202\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A white or colourless leather conditioner applied every few months maintains the leather's suppleness. Avoid coloured conditioners — they will tint the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"171:1-171:144;9204-9347\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e A white leather cream (Saphir or equivalent) covers scuffs and restores uniformity. Apply with a soft cloth, buff with a clean one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"173:1-173:111;9349-9459\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a dust bag away from direct sunlight, which causes yellowing in white leather over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"175:1-175:153;9461-9613\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting wet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry naturally at room temperature. Do not use heat. If the boots get very wet, stuff lightly with paper while drying to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"179:1-179:23;9620-9642\"\u003eFrom myshoes24.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"181:1-183:61;9644-9839\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"181:1-181:86;9644-9729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Estonia\u003c\/strong\u003e — from the manufacturer behind NATO-issued Samelin footwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"182:1-182:49;9730-9778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping across Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"183:1-183:61;9779-9839\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day hassle-free returns\u003c\/strong\u003e — unworn boots, full refund\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"187:1-187:201;9846-10046\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamelin has been handcrafting boots in Estonia since 1921. The 517 White Aviator is manufactured to the same NATO AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001 standards as Samelin's military-contract footwear — in white.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samelin","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":50202590314761,"sku":"517 582 200-36","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"37","offer_id":50202590347529,"sku":"517 582 200-37","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":50202590380297,"sku":"517 582 200-38","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39","offer_id":50202590413065,"sku":"517 582 200-39","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":50202590445833,"sku":"517 582 200-40","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"41","offer_id":50202590478601,"sku":"517 582 200-41","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":50202590511369,"sku":"517 582 200-42","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"43","offer_id":50202590544137,"sku":"517 582 200-43","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":50202590576905,"sku":"517 582 200-44","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45","offer_id":50202590609673,"sku":"517 582 200-45","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":50202590642441,"sku":"517 582 200-46","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/6642\/5353\/files\/DSC01996-scaled-1.jpg?v=1761393264","url":"https:\/\/www.myshoes24.com\/en-de\/products\/products-samelin-517-white-aviator-boots","provider":"myshoes24.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}