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Best reviews of April 2024
These boots changed my life.
Oldspeed Service Boot 6” in Horween Tan LatigoBy davecorey • April 5, 2024"The vast majority of the time I spent in these boots over the last 6 months has been in the cobbler shop at Pilgrim Shoe Repair, where I’ve been refining this pattern and others, shaping new lasts, and of course repairing a lot of shoes. Outside of that these shoes have been through snowstorms, rain, sand, and even the X Ray machine at Philadelphia International. They have had no failures in this time...."Read the full review
Excellent Boot style, sailed through winter, and heavy wear, sole still looks new, Horween cxl best
BLKBRD Bulwark Trek Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy technolounge1001 • April 2, 2024"This boot I have been using for commute to work in Boston, and many times continued it with dress in office as well. It felt good with dress pants as well, probably due to comfort.
Have used these boots for outside travel, blowing leafs in fall, plowing snow in storms, and recently built a whole fire pit with seating area in my backyard with these boots...."Read the full review
Worn on and off for the dome. With work this year I wasn't out as much as I'd have liked to be.
Role Club Underdogs in Horween Natural EssexBy link.of.time • April 6, 2024"Mostly just casual wear walking the dog, hitting up breweries and coffee shops and date nights..."Read the full review
Unboxing review.
Tricker's Stow in C.F. Stead Sign Kudu ClassicBy prospect_joe • April 8, 2024"It's weird. It's tight in some areas, loose in other areas. I expect the instep will collapse with wear, keeping my foot back and alleviating the pressure on the side of my foot...."Read the full review
Fantastic experience in correct sized boots while experiencing the birth of my first child!
Viberg Service Boot in Horween Brown Waxed FleshBy selvedge_and_welted • April 4, 2024"I have mostly used them for everyday living running errands and doing housework like gardening and other activities. Didn't work during this time so it was mostly while taking care of my newborn...."Read the full review
The Last is first, the Journey sentimental and the Firsts of lasting memories
Råland Bootmaker Engineer Boot in Tarnsjo Garveri Vegetable Tanned HorsehideBy ceekayyeo • April 3, 2024"2-3 times a week to office and the occasional holiday and errand trips. This boot has brought me to many firsts places that im deeply attached to..."Read the full review
Simple and Value Packed
White's Perry 8" Select in Seidel Natural Double ShotBy clarkbars • April 4, 2024"90% of my wear is from driving, office work, and just walking around town. The other 10% included weekend activities like building mountain bike trails and walking the dog...."Read the full review
A delightful boot in a surprisingly-robust leather.
Sagara Cordmaster in Conceria Cloe Superlux HorsebuttBy morosoleatherworks • April 6, 2024"These have been my main pair of footwear since the dome began, and they were worn more-or-less every day. What that means in my life, though, is some days they only got the couple miles and hour on the feet of a dog walk in. So they didn't get nearly as much use as some of the other pairs in the Dome. The biggest challenge they faced was in the first week, in fact, when I wore them hiking in the Grand Canyon. They more than proved their mettle there, and though I wouldn't recommend quite so aggressive a break-in, from that moment on they've been extremely comfortable...."Read the full review
I have absolutely enjoyed every step of this journey! I have worn these every single day since Oct 1
Nicks Free Range in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy Pale_Highl1ight • April 2, 2024"These boots have gone everywhere with me. I have worn them every day. They have worked, played, hiked, gone on date night, fed animals... you name it, they've done it.
They have seen water, dirt, mud, sand, gravel, and hot concrete! Been through the last remaining 90 plus degree days in the Texas October. Been through single digit temps in the winter. Been through 3 days of straight rain in the spring.
These boots have been on rooftops, under houses, under cars, crawling on the ground, installing tile, remodeling a house, and mowing and edging. Anywhere I've been, they've been...."Read the full review
A beautiful MTM boot that is worth the price of admission
WM1978 French Army Boot in Tochigi Natural Cowhide RoughoutBy ahuebner • April 2, 2024"Roughly 1000 city miles for this pair. Took them on a few hikes and they walked on three continents during the dome. My pair saw quite a bit of rain in the winter time, but mostly it was sun and miles that led to the wear on this pair...."Read the full review
Viberg’s 2040 service boot in C.F Stead’s Whisky Phoenix: A Perfect Fit
Viberg Service Boot in C.F. Stead Whiskey PhoenixBy LewJay • April 2, 2024"I have worn these boots hiking each week in the bush, taken them to Tokyo on vacation last October where we had some intense rain and the water beaded off wonderfully, got to wear them on a daily basis when I started my new job in a garden center last December where I put on the miles and put them to use with heavy labour, and also took them out after a quick brushing on to concerts and fine restaurants and dancing at clubs to the wee hours...."Read the full review
🎶 The waaaaaiiitin’ is the hardest part 🎶
Role Club Lace To Toe A-2 Style in Horween Color 8 Chromexcel Horsehide & Unbuffed HorsehideBy BootsetDaram • April 6, 2024"Over these past six months these boots have been a constant in my life. They have taken me through at least 200 miles of long walks to my favorite parks and coffee shops, to my first strike vote, to adventure with my grandparents, to taking care of chickens on El Rancho, through my fourth year as a teacher, through supporting students who protest against injustice, to seeing Zack Fox live, to the MOMA with my dad, through a road trip to San Diego, to visit family in the hospital, to hikes on the beach, to seeing Bad Bunny live, and even to trying on wedding dresses!
These boots have become a part of me! It’s crazy how six months can pass with the blink of an eye, but stoping to document each change can remind us of all of the beauty in each day...."Read the full review
Rugged .. Resilient.. True to their mission
Jim Green African Ranger in Fudge Crazy HorseBy rattler360 • April 2, 2024"Daily use .,..."Read the full review
I started them in rotation, but realized I wanted to wear them everyday, and they could take it.
Amara Hark-Weber Custom Model in Wickett & Craig Natural Glazed HarnessBy amara • April 1, 2024"I have worn them nearly everyday since November in Minnesota. I work on a concrete floor, walk in a city, occasionally travel and spend time outdoors. I have little kids so carry bags and car seats — they could not be slippery...."Read the full review
