Reviews
Read Badalassi Carlo reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
38 reviews
10/10 Would Buy Again
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Bossa • April 5, 2025"These boots have seen all the conditions that the northeastern U.S. could possibly throw at it, and they’re still lookin’ good. Maybe even better than when they were new...."Read the full review
A hard crash course in my first long time wear of a heritage " work" boot, and im not going back
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy SKopp • April 2, 2024"I got these as work boots. Im an auto painter, standing on cement and steel grates all day. I need support and comfort. Ive also worn them on hikes and hay rides. In mud and snow. A worn down wedge sole in ice and slush is death sentence FYI..."Read the full review
A successful prototype tote with two veg tan leathers. The evolution has been beautiful.
Swampoodle Homemade Goods Tote Bag and Field Notes Cover Combo in Supernatural Natural Veg Tan & Badalassi Carlo Cognac PuebloBy cows_electronico • April 5, 2026"It has been my primary daily driver bag since October. It has been used daily to carry things to and from work - leading to several lunch related stains. I take it to the gym. It has carried my kiddo's treasures. I have used it while hiking. It did everything I needed it to do, comfortably and with no issues. I ended up not using the Field Note cover much, but it ended up helping to show the evolution of the leather over time...."Read the full review
Incredible wallet, almost wear-proof
Willie's Handmade Boots Biker Wallet in Badalassi Carlo Oliva MinervaBy AlManuel • April 4, 2026"Being a biker wallet, I naturally used it for daily motorcycle riding as well as for work. I traveled a few places with it, always fearing TSA would have an issue - luckily they never did. The brass chain looks great despite exposure to the elements...."Read the full review
Beerbelly Wallet Review: A versatile and creative wallet design
Beerbelly FES Multi Case / Compact Wallet in Badalassi Carlo Ortensia PuebloBy leafjar77 • April 4, 2026"I take it with me whenever I leave the house. Stays in my back pocket and is quite comfortable to carry considering the amount of things I carry in it...."Read the full review
I made this Wallet for the thunderdome, and I really like the leathers I used
BCLeathergoods Wallet in Horween Natural Dublin & Badalassi Carlo Olive Green MinervaBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 2, 2026"The wallet has been in my work clothes or everyday clothes since the contest started..."Read the full review
Bespoke Badalassi Nemesis by Tahura
Tahura Captoelari Plain Toe in Badalassi Carlo Dark Brown NemesisBy hosekileather • April 3, 2024"These were worn daily after work and exclusively on weekends through driving, walking, shoveling snow, shopping, walking the dogs and other activities. They did see a few work days too...."Read the full review
The envy of all my students and fellow teachers
Onderhoud LVL01 Derby Boot in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy NewEnglandIndigo • April 5, 2024"These are the only footwear I wore to my job as a high school English teacher during the dome. On more than one occasion I got the opportunity to explain ordering from Onderhoud or how the dome works to a bunch of high school kids. Those conversations were definitely interesting!
Seriously though, making a plan for my dome pair was important to me since the last two Domes I’ve gotten burned out in the pair at some point during the competition. By dedicating these to the work week I gave myself an opening to wear other pairs on weekends...."Read the full review
Gorgeous leather with an incredibly rich hue and depth of color.
Onderhoud LCV02 Monkey Boot in Badalassi Carlo Oliva Minerva Overdyed BlackBy ericawjc • April 5, 2024"Daily walking on concrete/asphalt, park trails at least once a week, exploration of abandoned stormwater drains once a month, and a 5 day trip hiking through the Australian Outback...."Read the full review
Sagara Cordmasters have made me a Monkey Man
Sagara Cordmaster in Badalassi Carlo Oliva Minerva Overdyed BlackBy ChrisBurns670 • April 8, 2024"I’ve pretty much worn them daily for office work, light physical work and all other activities including concerts/festivals..."Read the full review
Heirloom-quality boots with undeniable verve I hope to be wearing for many many years.
Jack & White Brothers Letterman ZERO in Badalassi Carlo Mosto Minerva LiscioBy storybook.oak • April 6, 2024"I wore these boots as I would any cherished daily driver. I didn’t baby them, but I also didn’t beat them. They accompanied me on long walks, weekend getaways, office days, and everything in between. I wore them in the rain and snow, and they suffered scuffs, scratches, and coffee spills. But after all that, a wipe and a brush later they’d be back to looking incredible again...."Read the full review
Most Compliments I’ve Ever Received On A Pair of Boots
John Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy wildcat98 • April 5, 2024"Wore them to and from work. Wore them on weekends. Wore them at Disneyland...."Read the full review
The Toyota Hilux of boots: Lightweight & rugged.
Onderhoud SVC02 Packer Boot in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy blinkerfluid • April 2, 2024"These have been used for many motocross activities (loading/unloading/washing the dirt bike), one camping trip, a Wiley From ATL concert, many flights, industry trade shows, business meetings, one weekend in Aspen, one sledding day, and a lot of tinkering in the garage. The dark patina on the inside heel area is from my sur ron swing arm...."Read the full review
Jakkrabbits Boots are High Quality and Run Small
Jakkrabbits Service Boot in Badalassi Carlo Olmo MinervaBy mfleeter • April 1, 2024"I wore these to the office and walking outside a couple miles here and there mainly. Very casual. They’ve been to see Metallica in Detroit and several football games...."Read the full review
