About
The Dress Boots 80179 is a military-style dress boot with double line stitch cap toe design produced by Carmina Shoemaker. The boot features Goodyear welt construction with calf lining and is available on two primary lasts: the Soller last with a rounded toe and the Detroit last with a squared toe. The model is offered in multiple leather options including box calf, shell cordovan, and karagrain, with pricing ranging from $625 to $1,890 depending on material selection.
About
The Dress Boots 80179 is a military-style dress boot with double line stitch cap toe design produced by Carmina Shoemaker. The boot features Goodyear welt construction with calf lining and is available on two primary lasts: the Soller last with a rounded toe and the Detroit last with a squared toe. The model is offered in multiple leather options including box calf, shell cordovan, and karagrain, with pricing ranging from $625 to $1,890 depending on material selection.
Manufactured in Mallorca, Spain since 1866 in the city of Inca, the boot follows traditional Goodyear welting techniques. Production time for made-to-order versions spans 60 to 75 days, with customization options available across a range of UK sizes from 5 to 14.
Design
The boot features a cap toe design with double line stitching across the toecap, creating a formal military-inspired aesthetic. The standard width is EE, which provides a comfortable fitting with normal instep and wide toe area. This width specification accommodates a broader range of foot shapes while maintaining the boot's dress boot silhouette.
Last options
The Dress Boots 80179 is available on two distinct lasts that offer different fit characteristics and aesthetic profiles. The Soller last is one of the oldest lasts in the Carmina house, with many models hand drawn over it throughout the company's history. It features a rounded toe and long look with regular fitting at the instep and toe area.
The Detroit last reflects American shoemaking traditions with a slightly squared toe and more angular toe profile. This last provides a roomier instep and toe area compared to the Soller, along with a generously proportioned forefoot. The Detroit last accommodates customers who prefer additional space or have wider feet.
Materials and construction
Leather options
Box calf leather is sourced from Tannerie d'Annonay in France or Weinheimer tannery in Germany. The black box calf version is priced at $625 on the Soller last.
Shell cordovan is sourced exclusively from Horween Leather Company in Chicago and is available in 12 colors: Rubi, Amaretto, Burgundy Marbled, Green Marbled, Hatch Grain Burgundy, Black, Natural, Bourbon, Armagnac, Burgundy, Green, and Navy. The shell cordovan version is priced at $1,890 and includes a complementary beechwood shoe tree.
Karagrain leather is available on the Detroit last version with dark finishing, priced at $1,035.
Construction method
The boots use Goodyear welt construction with calf lining. Craftsmen follow the techniques that Charles Goodyear created in 1869. The construction provides durability and allows for resoling.
Sole options
Four sole types are available depending on the last and leather selection. The Victoria rubber sole is used on Soller last versions and resists stone and salt accumulation. The Tramuntana rubber sole is used on Detroit last versions. The Commando sole is available on some variants. The Bellver rubber sole is available specifically on cordovan versions.
Availability
The boots are available in UK sizes 5 through 14 with half-sizes available. Production time for made-to-order ranges from 60 to 75 days. Customization options are available beyond the standard configurations offered.
References
"Dress Boots 80179". Carmina Shoemaker Official Website. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
"Carmina: The Review". The Shoe Snob Blog. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
