Elliot Balmoral Boots

The boots are positioned in the accessible luxury segment with a retail price of 269 US dollars. The leather is sourced from Conceria Mastrotto, a Gold-Rated tannery in Arzignano, Italy. Blake stitch construction allows the boots to be resoled by most cobblers while maintaining a slimmer profile than Goodyear welted alternatives.

The Elliot Balmoral Boots feature a closed lacing system that gives them the appearance of an oxford shoe extended to boot height. A single row of hand-punched broguing adorns the toe-cap, providing subtle decoration without excessive ornamentation. The boots maintain a slim silhouette with a formal presence suited to dress wear contexts.

The design incorporates round, waxed cotton laces that slide easily through eyelets and resist fraying due to the wax treatment. The laces maintain their position after tying.

The boots use Blake stitch construction, a manufacturing method that directly stitches the upper, lining, insole, midsole, and outsole together through a single row of stitching. This construction technique is executed by skilled artisans and can be recrafted by most cobblers who have access to Blake stitch machinery. Each pair requires at least 150 manual steps to complete, with artisans executing steps by hand or with hand-operated machines.

The manufacturing process occurs in Beckett Simonon's workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, taking 10 to 12 weeks from order placement to completion. The extended production timeline results from the company's made-to-order business model, which eliminates excess inventory and reduces material waste.

Abrasion-resistant SBR rubber heel caps provide traction, support, and resilience. The heel caps are attached with serrated brass tacks for additional reinforcement. Hard-wearing rubber soles replace traditional leather soles, improving performance in wet conditions including rain and snow.

The boots are constructed from full-grain calfskin leather sourced from Conceria Mastrotto tannery in Arzignano, Italy. The tannery holds a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group, signifying that it meets stringent environmental criteria and demonstrates commitment to mitigating environmental impact. The Gold rating requires a score of 85 or higher on the Leather Working Group's assessment scale.

Conceria Mastrotto was founded in 1958 by Santo and Bruno Mastrotto with their father Arciso. The Italian calfskin leather is characterized by soft, supple qualities that crease gently during wear. The full-grain designation indicates that the leather retains the natural grain pattern of the hide without sanding or buffing of the surface.

Round, waxed cotton laces are included with the boots. The wax coating serves dual purposes: facilitating smooth passage through eyelets and preventing fraying at the lace ends. The laces maintain tension after tying.

Beckett Simonon sizes the Elliot Balmoral Boots using dress shoe sizing conventions rather than athletic shoe sizing. Customers should order their standard dress shoe or sneaker size for proper fit. All products are manufactured in standard D width, which represents medium width in shoe sizing terminology.

For individuals who normally wear E width shoes, Beckett Simonon recommends ordering the next half size up from their typical size. For individuals who normally wear C width shoes, the company recommends ordering the next half size down. The Blake stitch construction and soft leather properties result in a minimal break-in period, as there is less underfoot material to conform to the wearer's foot compared to Goodyear welted construction.

The Elliot Balmoral Boots retail at 269 US dollars as of 2025. The pricing structure reflects Beckett Simonon's direct-to-consumer business model, which eliminates traditional retail markups by selling online without physical retail locations.

The six to eight week production timeline enables the company to handcraft boots to order without maintaining excess inventory, reducing overhead costs that would otherwise be factored into retail pricing. Third-party footwear publications have noted that the boots offer material quality and construction standards comparable to boots priced between 400 and 500 dollars.