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Best reviews of 2025
Had this Engineer boot made with carefully selected parts of Maryam horse rump hide.
Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer Boots in Maryam Toscanello TPR HorsebuttBy William • April 3, 2025"Wore this engineer boot daily at work and motorcycle rides during hot or rainy season. it doesnt matter...."Read the full review
I have always loved a good colab boot! Something so cool about unique and interesting modifications!
Nicks Nicks/ x Butterscotch Triton Boot in Nicks/ Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Pale_Highl1ight • April 1, 2025"These boots have done everything I've done over the past 6 months. Be it work, play, fun, or serious times. I've worn these boots. They've seen 90 plus degree October days. They've seen almost a foot of snow! And they have been amazing! Whether it's lugging around 500 plus pound inflatables. Or restoring houses in the off season, they've performed admirably! It's been a tremendous joy to be able to wear these Nicks x Butterscotch Triton boots!..."Read the full review
My favorite boots
White's C350-CS in Seidel Red Dog Oil Tan RoughoutBy thecondemnedsole • April 3, 2025"I can count the days I didn’t wear these boots over the last 6 months on 1 hand. They have been an extension of me from home to work and everything in between...."Read the full review
Another thunderdome in the books!
Wesco x S&S Van Cleef III in Horween Natural EssexBy Boots • April 6, 2025"Good..."Read the full review
Most Comfortable Boot in our Range
Jim Green Meander Moc Toe in Bronco BrownBy garethcrouch • April 3, 2025"Been mostly a general wear boot and as winter just started wore a lot more and hence the big change in patina last few weeks..."Read the full review
I had fun wearing something I made and getting to experiment with 2 different types of leathers.
DIY Service Boot in Metta Catharina Shell CordovanBy Da_Desired • April 6, 2025"Wore them a lot when I went out with my girlfriend to the mall and diner, had a few rainy days and generally wore them around the house...."Read the full review
First pair of boots in Bison leather. Will not be the last!
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Seidel Black BisonBy ZFitzGolf • December 29, 2025"They are mainly worn around the office or when my wife and I go out for the day. They have seen rain, snow and sub zero temps thus far...."Read the full review
Veg Tan rides again
Frank's Type 2 Highlander in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled Latigo & Wickett & Craig Chestnut Oiled LatigoBy Hayduke • December 7, 2025"These boots are my struttin' boots. I started wearing them to work but they were sustaining lots of damage there so I relegated my roughout and waxed flesh boots to the work life. I have hiked a small amount in them, the Dr Soles are not my favorite woods heel but they work in a pinch. I wear these boots during the dog days of summer and all winter. I live in a humid-ish climate so I'm thinking about getting a cold air boot dyer...."Read the full review
Incredible fit and design
Briselblack The Seventh Chelsea Boot in Maryam Natural Horsebutt Overdyed BlackBy dipatyas • November 10, 2025"I use this shoe as daily office shoe. I wear this 3-4 days a week, and get aroung 8,000 steps on weekdays. I customized this shoe to have soft-structured toe box and slim outsole, so i can dress it up or dress it down..."Read the full review
Very comfortable casual wear boots
Nicks DomePro in Horween Light Natural DublinBy workman • October 19, 2025"Started wearing them very comfortable almost no break in compared to the 64 brown. Very soft. Smells great...."Read the full review
A Secondhand Shell Steal
Carmina Zip Boots in Horween Bourbon Shell CordovanBy nikolanottesla • October 13, 2025"These were fastidiously cared for before I picked them up through a Discord transaction. I'm not sure why the previous owner decided to let them go, but I'm glad he did: I ended up with a beautiful pair of boots at an absolute steal of a price.
I, stupidly, never took any "before" photos when they arrived. They came on fairly worn leather soles with a pronounced toe spring, so I immediately sent them off to Unsung for a V-Bar resole. My hope was that a fresh sole and new cork filling would correct the spring and help the boots mold better to my feet. Unsurprisingly, the guys at Unsung knocked it out of the park: they came back looking practically brand new (minus some set rolling in the upper).
If I could do it all over again, I'd probably opt for a midsole. I wanted to preserve the low profile and stance of the original design, but skipping the midsole left their aesthetic sitting somewhere between a sleek European slip-on and a side zip with a hint of Western Americana. To me, it kinda-works-kinda-doesn't.
Horween's Bourbon shell ages beautifully. It darkens over time, developing a rich depth of color that makes these one of the first pairs I reach for when I want something in that caramel shade. The dull glow which shell picks up after a few minutes of brushing seems almost exaggerated here: they shine with next to no effort. The pattern and clicking were executed beautifully by Carmina too, as the vamp and shaft rolls have developed in a way that leans the whole boot into a well-worn/character-rich look.
As far as I know, this particular makeup isn't even available through Carmina's custom design program. So... yeah... a total steal in my book...."Read the full review
My first impression of the 8” Drews Bison Loggers
Drew's 8-Inch Logger in Bison Congnac / Brown roughoutBy BragiGG • October 11, 2025"These boots will be used for working in a workshop. Taking care of a forrest (pruning and felling), hiking and for winter 4x4 trips up in the highlands of Iceland. Also just as a every day shoe....."Read the full review
Lots of change. Good boot, new to me.
Red Wing Pecos in S.B. Foot Hawthorne MuleskinnerBy winters_8 • October 4, 2025"I work on my feet, lots of walking. I ride a motorcycle and I live in an area that sees all types of weather. Since it’s my first day it hasn’t seen a lot of action just yet. I rode into work this morning and it had rained last night. So far got quite a bit of steps in the boots and my feet are doing great...."Read the full review
First Wear
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy freezingbear83 • October 3, 2025"First use in office..."Read the full review
