Reviews
Read Custom Model reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
35 reviews
BHHB Custom Uphill Boot - top craftsmanship
BHHB Custom Model in Overdye Seidel Oxblood Double Shot & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy joshvarnum • February 26, 2026"With the exception of extremely wet conditions. I've worn these almost everywhere from the office, cow pastures and general use...."Read the full review
The patina journey I’ve always wanted. I’m looking forward to the experience.
Nicks Custom Model in Wickett & Craig Slate Double StuffedBy RubenHernandez • October 5, 2025"I’ve put about three and a half miles of walking...."Read the full review
They look better in person, truly lovely boots
BLKBRD Custom Model in Rocado Ultraviolet Marbled Shell CordovanBy mknewman • September 2, 2025"Indoors actually, I would hate to mess these up...."Read the full review
Another Patina Thunderdome in the books! Thanks to Stitchdown and the craftsmen at Whites.
White's Custom Model in Horween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh & Seidel Brown DressBy a1moyer • April 3, 2026"I don't have anything exciting to add here. I did travel to Nevada for a few days though! 😆 Most of my boot wearing is done at work as a delivery driver. On the weekends I may go on a hike or kick around town doing chores and such. This pair has been a fine companion on my daily grind in the PNW.
We had a mild winter here in Portland. No snow or ice...just rain. 🫠
I'd say most of their days have been spent in SE Portland in the neighborhoods between the waterfront and SE 82nd ave. Typical urban environment with some excursions to the surrounding suburbs and a few days at the Oregon coast.
My work requires retrieving/organizing parcels in the back of the truck so some wear is acquired behind the bulkhead door.
Sidewalks, asphalt, stepping stones, concrete, gravel, grass, mud, dirt, steps, ramps, wooden decks, moss covered decks 💀, stone, and every other surface imaginable in a PNW neighborhood...these boots have been on.
The last two Thunderdomes I competed in the work category, but this year I wanted to run in the Open. I felt like the style of boot lent itself more to the Open category and wanted to rub shoulders with some patina legends!
I want to be forthright about how I wore this pair and be sure the judges know I wore these at work as well as in my off time...."Read the full review
Ordering was pretty easy
BLKBRD Custom Model in Rocado Ultraviolet Marbled Shell CordovanBy mknewman • January 4, 2026"I am retired so mostly indoors and semi formal occasions...."Read the full review
Not bad for a first build
DIY Custom Model in S.B. Foot Itasca ChestnutBy evsnova74 • April 2, 2026"Apart from the typical use at work, on my knees half the day working on floors, occasionally I would find myself in the woods cutting firewood, or out in the wood shop, even yard work here and there. I'm not too hard on boots generally but these did just fine...."Read the full review
Stull my most lovely boots
BLKBRD Custom Model in Rocado Ultraviolet Marbled Shell CordovanBy mknewman • April 1, 2026"Retired, so light wear around home and out...."Read the full review
Even more comfortable and durable than expected.
Peter Limmer & Sons Custom Model in Seidel Oxblood Double ShotBy Limmer_Monroe • April 6, 2025"I’ve been unable to wear my boots as much as I wish I could, but I’ve done a lot of shoveling and walking, and they’ve only gotten better...."Read the full review
Imperium Fun
Imperium Custom Model in Indonesian Natural Pull UpBy Bobs0108 • November 2, 2025"Wear them to work and back..."Read the full review
Fabulous!
Amara Hark-Weber Custom Model in Conceria Cloe Horse FrontBy amara • April 1, 2025"I wore them every day, minus maybe 5. I work on a concrete floor, live in Minnesota, so am outdoors in all weather, and traveled/..."Read the full review
📣 Shoutout to Quan Shoemaker 🚶🏻➡️
Quan Shoemaker Custom Model in Maryam Burgandy TPRBy iKanoon • February 9, 2025"I’ve been on vacation since mid October last year. Got good opportunities to walk a lot on my trip in Japan and Thailand the past 4 months...."Read the full review
Surpassed expectations
Quan Shoemaker Custom Model in Maryam Burgandy TPRBy iKanoon • April 2, 2025"Walking around mostly on concrete...."Read the full review
Born at Boot Camp: A Brooklyn Story
Jorge Guadarrama Custom Model in Horween English Tan DerbyBy @isazae • April 4, 2026"These boots were made for Brooklyn, and that's exactly where they've lived. I met Jorge Guadarrama at the Boot Camp in Brooklyn in 2023 — he was wearing a pair of boots he'd made himself, and when I admired them, he told me he was looking to take on his first clients. I said yes on the spot. For the past six months of this competition, I've worn them just about every other day through the full range of city life — subways, grates, cobblestones, rain, and everything in between...."Read the full review
Paul Bond Boots, Rest in Peace
Paul Bond Custom Model in Bull ShoulderBy ludwigvan88 • April 1, 2026"I've worn these exclusively outside of my pest control job. I've worn these to work at Texas Traditions, these felt at home in a place like that. These saw some duty tending to cows and horses...."Read the full review
