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Best reviews of October 2024
Natural Dublin begins life hard and fast trying to clean up after Hurricane Helene.
Nicks Builder Pro, MTO in Horween Natural DublinBy ShnyHntr91 • October 6, 2024"This pair of boots began their life hard and fast trying to help restore power for the folks effected by Hurricane Helene. Trekking through right of ways, navigating briars and fallen trees, climbing poles, and tying in downed wire. The life of a lineman is hard. The life of these boots will be harder...."Read the full review
Five year review: Truman natural shell derbies
Truman Derby in Horween Unglazed Natural Shell CordovanBy loralrose • October 29, 2024"On average I wear these about once per week plus the occasional evening out.
I don’t wear them for really rough work-boots stuff, but everything else is fair game. I don’t baby them at all… they’ve been on dusty nature walks, beach sand, grassy fields, mud puddles, etc. I walk 5-10 miles per day around town, so they’ve seen a lot of pavement too.
These are also my “nice” shoes for formal occasions - or at least what passes as formal in the rural Pacific Northwest. They kept my feet cozy during my college graduation, conference presentations, two rounds of jury duty, and several job interviews...."Read the full review
One Year Review: Sendra Engineer Boot
Sendra Engineer Boot 18345 in Horween Color 8 ChromexcelBy Rieslingspaschteit • October 19, 2024"These beauties have been worn to a variety of occasions, whether it was for more formal wear or as work boots (setting up event places) . Overall, they have been fantastic in winter and summer temperatures while keeping rain out during the changing seasons...."Read the full review
The best boots I've ever worn.
Frank's The Patriot in Seidel Walnut Oil Tan & Black Roughout Work LeatherBy Hayduke • October 31, 2024"I use my boots every day at my retail job. I'm on concrete all day and I find that these boots are comfortable. I also use my boots for mushroom hunting and I spend a lot of time in the woods...."Read the full review
Cool well built American (small batch producer) boots
Oldspeed Service Boot 6” in Horween Tan LatigoBy unknown • October 30, 2024"Really just use them as my everyday shoes...."Read the full review
DOME Start
Nicks MTO in Horween Tan Waxed FleshBy DocLineman • October 6, 2024"I started wearing these boots for the 24/25 Dome. Starting this Dome I’ve been on storm restoring power to NC and SC after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. It’s been 16+ hour days of trekking through mountain sides and bucket work...."Read the full review
Baby’s first steps in a laceless world
KIND 1930s Engineer Boots in Italian Veg-Tanned LeatherBy De4 • October 6, 2024"I have worn these every day of the month, with light usage being the most common occurrence for these. They have seen no drastic temperatures. I have used these for motorcycling, general tasks inside and outside, and for keeping my feet protected from the asphalt. I have not done anything noteworthy with them yet, even if they have been with me for the last few days...."Read the full review
not like the others. the toe part feels like it has space because it is round. overall very good
Briselblack The Keeper 'Type 2' Engineer Boot in Toscanello Waxed Horsebutt Maryam TanneryBy januardwijuang • October 8, 2024"I wear these boots outdoors because I work in the delivery department riding a motorbike.
In Indonesia the weather is unpredictable, sometimes the sun is hot, sometimes it suddenly rains, engineer boots are the most suitable..."Read the full review
A boot that will make you jealous of when it was considered an average everyday work boot
GREB 1960s Kodiak Steel Toe in Unknown LeatherBy BigMunnyMunro • October 19, 2024"I’ve worn these for just about everything and they’ve been just about everywhere I’ve been, I wear them when I’m working in the shop, I spend long days standing on concrete in them, I’ve worn them hiking, fishing, foraging, and logging (clearing land on family property) They’ve held up very well and the build quality is something I cannot question, I’ve yet to wear them in the snow and ice because well, it’s not winter yet but I expect they’ll shrug it off like they have with everything else..."Read the full review
Well worth the wait
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Cinnamon Waxed Flesh & Horweem Olive Waxed FleshBy dwbrunton • October 29, 2024"This is my 3rd pair of White's boots but my first custom order. My choice of the C461 last was two fold (take advantage of the full customisation experience) and more importantly, the aesthetic of the sprung toe.
My other White's boots are on the 1972 last (perry select) and the mp last - both in 9.5. While I can and have worn each of those for extended periods without issue, neither of them prepared me for the comfort of the C461.
This last may be the perfect last for me. Sized half down from HTT Brannock to a 10, these boots feel like nothing I have worn before. The arch is just high enough so you know it's there and giving my feet a stability that makes the boot feel a part of my feet and very firmly grounded...."Read the full review
A heavy boot, you can do almost anything in.
Jim Green Numzaan in Jim Green Walnut Veg TanBy Dennis • October 21, 2024"I use them as an everything boot. Mostly in the office but also for walks outside, going out in the city and mushroom hunting. Truth be told, I won't use them for renovation or construction work. I had them on in heavy rain and they kept my feet mostly dry except the place where it bends the most. We've had a few freezing mornings and I didn't have a problem with thick socks. In the office, I get sweaty feet from time to time when it is too warm...."Read the full review
Rugged, reliable for wet indoor work, quiet!
Nicks x Rose Anvil ND3 in Horween Brown Waxed Flesh & Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy cjelliott • October 7, 2024"I work in a bakery/coffee shop that is medium to fast-paced. The boots see everything from milk to ice and other liquids during the work day, as well as walking my dog and various outdoor activities that are not work-related...."Read the full review
Breaking In Needed
Crush On Retro Engineer Boot 9013 in Suede BeigeBy IndigoJones • October 21, 2024"I’m a city boy so I’ll be using these as lifestyle boots, working around the city, I’m in the PNW so all the outdoor things that I stubble into, and while I work...."Read the full review
I still recommend OSB, but I've lost all negative feelings from my preseason review
Aurora Shoe Co. Middle English in Horween Olive ChromexcelBy prospect_joe • October 26, 2024"I wear these EXCLUSIVELY if I go into the office on the weekends. I also wear them every time I need to travel more than an hour, on the way home after a long hike, and for any chores/errands that occur outside of my normal commute...."Read the full review
