Patton Cap-Toe Boot

The boot is available in multiple leather options including Chromexcel leather and features slip-resistant Dainite rubber soles. As part of Allen Edmonds' heritage footwear collection, the Patton represents the company's commitment to traditional American shoemaking techniques combined with practical durability for contemporary use.

The Patton features a five-eyelet short cap-toe boot design with a four-inch shaft height, shorter than many traditional work boots. The boot is constructed with a rounded-toe cap-toe silhouette and includes a handy pull tab for ease of wearing. The design emphasizes a balance between rugged functionality and dress-casual appearance.

The boot uses Allen Edmonds' 1757 footwear last, which features a rather wide forepart compared to the company's other lasts. This last provides a relaxed fit with added space throughout and a rounder toe, creating a more casual appearance suitable for everyday wear. The 1757 last is described as roomier than Allen Edmonds' 65 last, accommodating various foot shapes.

The Patton employs traditional welted construction methods, specifically Allen Edmonds' signature 360-degree Goodyear bench welt. This construction involves a strip of leather handsewn around the shoe to connect the upper to the sole, creating what the company describes as the most durable and long-lasting construction method. The process combines traditional techniques with modern procedures.

Each pair is handcrafted in Allen Edmonds' Port Washington, Wisconsin facility, where individual boots are touched by 133 craftspeople during production. The manufacturing process maintains the company's heritage of American footwear production, representing one of the few remaining major shoe manufacturers maintaining domestic production.

The boot features slip-resistant Dainite rubber soles, known for their durability and traction properties. Different versions of the Patton are available with various sole options, including weatherproof technology in select models.

The Patton is available in multiple leather options, with Chromexcel (CXL) leather being one prominent choice. Chromexcel is a combination-tanned leather that undergoes 89 separate processes taking 28 working days, with the tanning process impregnating the leather with oils, waxes, and greases including beef tallow and cosmetic-grade beeswax, finished with neatsfoot oil.

Allen Edmonds sources materials from established tanneries, working with suppliers including Horween for Chromexcel leather. The company also offers the Patton in suede, tumbled leather, and other premium leather options, with some customers noting that certain materials like charcoal kudu provide particularly soft feel.

The Patton is built on the 1757 last, which offers a relaxed boot style with a wider, more casual fit compared to dress shoe lasts. The last has added space throughout and features a rounder toe design for dress-casual appearance. Users report that the 1757 last feels roomier than Allen Edmonds' 65 last, though typically not enough difference to warrant selecting a smaller size.

Allen Edmonds offers an extensive range of sizes and widths for the Patton, with each half size increasing by approximately one-sixth of an inch and each full size increasing by one-third of an inch. The width options range from AAA (narrowest) to EEE (widest), with D width considered medium. This extensive sizing range represents one of the most comprehensive selections available from heritage boot manufacturers.

The Patton Cap-Toe Boot carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $495 for the weatherproof version, with regular versions typically priced between $230 and $250. Sale prices can reach as low as $150 during promotional periods. The boot is available through multiple retail channels including Allen Edmonds' direct sales, authorized dealers, and major retailers.

Factory seconds versions are available through ShoeBank, Allen Edmonds' official factory outlet, at discounted prices. The company describes the Patton as their "best selling Patton" and notes limited availability for certain sizes and configurations.