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Best reviews of 2025
Elegant Endurance: A Bootmaking Masterclass
Vass Hungary Budapest High Boots in Horween Color 8 Shell CordovanBy Huntsman • August 3, 2025"These boots exhibit a depth of character that only improves with age—a fully handmade, classically constructed, and genuinely luxurious boot that remains highly functional.
Crafted from Horween Shell Cordovan, the leather develops an exceptional patina over time. The finish is glossy yet understated, with natural ripple effects—those distinctive cordovan rolls—adding a tactile sense of personality and movement.
Vass’s interpretation of the Goyser welt is masterful: hand-stitched with precision, it delivers a bold, rugged aesthetic. The full 360° storm welt provides structural reinforcement, paired with toe-plated double JR soles that give the boot an unapologetically masculine edge.
These are for true enthusiasts of heritage craftsmanship. Clicked by the legend himself, László Vass, this is one of the finest examples of bootmaking today—a grail-worthy piece.
I am fortunate and grateful to wear these...."Read the full review
A great boot with dual leathers made by a good friend
Arno Galno in Maryam Burgundy TPR Horsebutt & Law Tanning Black Cherry Big Horn Shrunken BisonBy selvedge_and_welted • April 3, 2025"I've worn this pair mostly at the office at my standing desk or walking out the clinic. I would also take a short walk during lunch or some mild yard work as well..."Read the full review
Worth every penny
Frank's Wilshire in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled LatigoBy brusa • April 5, 2025"I’ve worked in them daily throughout construction in different trades. Deer hunts and daily daddy duty..."Read the full review
Amazing fit and pattern built to a high standard. Very happy.
Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy the_duke • April 5, 2025"My work involves office duties and a lot of driving. Not much in the way of walking. These were worn for work and general day to day family life...."Read the full review
First step into Exotic leather boots
Sagara Liberty Austerity in Natural SharkBy AcapRoseknight • April 4, 2025"I’ve worn this during my commute to work, under the blazing hot sun, sometimes got soaked from the heavy rain..."Read the full review
Frank’s Live Up To Reputation - They’re Great
Frank's Maxon in Horween Steel PredatorBy mfleeter • April 3, 2025"I’m very worn these to work, sporting events, and concerts...."Read the full review
Realized I probably should have added some speed hooks cause they took forever to get into everyday.
Onderhoud SPL01 in Maryam Natural HorsebuttBy Rivera • April 5, 2025"I tried to wear them in a variety of environments. Wore to work almost every day, wore them on a trip to Europe, also wore them hiking. They held up to everything I went through...."Read the full review
Best boots I ever had!
Frank's Monkey Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Thomas_Steed_ • April 1, 2025"These dogs have seen everything an Idaho winter and an active disc golfing, strength training, and power lifter, could throw at them without abusing them. We're talking snow, rain, salt, sweat, and mud. Miles of walking and hours upon hours of gym time. They've been the victim of a few toe draggs on my distance drives on the course and saw full-time time hours on concrete floors while I was throwing freight for winco, conditioned twice in the entire span of the thunderdome with bick 4, and they still ain't even close to a resole yet!..."Read the full review
4 months in and here we are
Frank's Front Range in Wickett & Craig Chestnut English BridleBy evsnova74 • February 23, 2025"I'm a wood flooring contractor so these get sat on quite a bit while kneeling, and I walk behind a drum sander a lot. It's not exactly the torture that a lot of guys on job sites put their boots through, but still requires a quality pair of footwear...."Read the full review
Tanning my Tahuras
Tahura Kaktoes in Tochigi Jeans #5 KhakiBy dante • April 3, 2025"Worn these every work day to the office for the past 6 months. Also then playing in the sun with my toddler after work and on the weekends. Most of the wear has been on my heels where my desk chair accidentally scrapes it or when I'm sitting on the ground catching my breath after doing ninja kicks on bitumen to entertain my boys.
I live in Brisbane, Australia and it is hot, sunny and humid in the summer. These guys have fared well in the storms and wet as well as getting a tan in the sun...."Read the full review
Still stiff as hell after a few months. Not my daily boot so naturally will take longer to break in.
Jim Green Numzaan Custom in Fudge Crazy HorseBy unknown • February 11, 2025"My street dog walking boots...."Read the full review
Great Boots!
Parkhurst The Richmond in Driftwood Waxy CommanderBy MichaelCarpenter • April 7, 2025"I have worn these boots almost everyday for the duration of the Thunderdome. Only wearing other boots on maybe 3 or 4 days. Being in the winter they got exposed to a little cool to cold weather. On the colder days I wore thicker socks. I used these as work and casual boots. They work well for that , while not safety boots I have those to change to if needed, which is only occasionally...."Read the full review
A fantastic first pull on boot! I’m hooked!
Red Wing Pecos in Brown Boomer LeatherBy felixb • February 21, 2025"My Pecos have been my daily boot since October. They have been on walks in muddy conditions, everyday commutes in London, the rain and snow...."Read the full review
Very comfortable pair, wonderful indestructible leather. For patina over years I/o months 😊
Viberg Service Boot in Horween Natural Wooly ChromexcelBy sowakichi • April 5, 2025"Mostly urban usage, these brought me to South Korea, Japan, Austria, Germany, France and Luxembourg..."Read the full review
