Norris 7902

The boot represents Carlos Santos's hand-finishing approach to footwear production, with each pair receiving individual attention during the patination process. Production follows traditional Portuguese shoemaking methods, involving more than 200 manual operations per shoe without automated processes.

The Norris 7902 uses Goodyear welted 270° construction, a manual technique where machines play a secondary role to hand operations. This construction method allows the boots to be resoled and includes cork filling that adapts to individual feet over time. Each boot undergoes more than 200 manual operations during production, with no automation processes applied at any stage.

Uppers are made from full grain calfskin, with leathers sourced mainly from French tanneries Du Puy and D'Annonay. The hand-painted models begin as raw crust leather before receiving individual patination treatment. Linings are genuine leather, and sole options include either single leather or Dainite rubber construction.

The boot is built on Last 401, described as the definitive Carlos Santos shape. This last features a soft almond toe, wider width, elongated shape, and generous instep. The design creates a curved and chiseled almond profile intended to add visual elegance to the boot's silhouette.

The boot comes in F fitting and is available in UK sizes ranging from 6 to 12, including half sizes. The boot opening measures slightly wider than typical Chelsea boot designs, a characteristic noted by reviewers of the model.

Each Norris 7902 boot receives individual hand patination, creating unique finishes across pairs. The company offers the model in over 19 patina colors, including Alentejo, Algarve, Barraida, Black, Bosco, Braga, Coimbra, Douro, Florest, Guimaraes, Light Norte, Noir Shadow, Norte, Petro Shadow, Sintra, Taupe, Tejo, Violet, and Wine Shadow.

Natural variations in coverage and shading occur due to the individual hand-painting process applied to each boot. These variations are inherent to the production method rather than manufacturing defects.

Carlos Santos established its factory in 1942 in Northern Portugal and has maintained operations there for over 70 years. The company is one of few Portuguese manufacturers still applying the Goodyear welted system using manual techniques. Carlos Santos began international distribution approximately 35 years ago, around 1987, and maintains presence in Germany, France, Netherlands, Japan, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and the United States.

As of 2025, the Norris 7902 is priced at €403.00 on the official Carlos Santos website, with sale pricing at €362.70. The model is available through the company's direct sales channels and authorized retailers in international markets.