Reviews
Read Horween Chromexcel Horsehide reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
10 reviews
These boots have been a game-changer in every way. Versatile and Reliable. My Everyday Boots!
Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel HorsehideBy LeeRoss • January 20, 2025"From wearing them at work and job sites to stepping out for a night out or walking the dogs, they handle it all with style and durability...."Read the full review
absolutely love them! They feel incredible + I get compliments every time I wear them.
Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel HorsehideBy LeeRoss • January 2, 2025"These boots are my go-to almost daily, with rest on Sundays. They've been everywhere -- work, job sites, a Warriors game, and even to my wife's beautiful folklorico performance at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton, California...."Read the full review
MTM Winter Beaters (!?)
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Burgundy Chromexcel HorsehideBy workwearfit • April 6, 2026"A break-in trip to NYC
Seeing the end of the 2025 Marvelous 3 tour
@stitchdownbootcamp in Chicago
A month straight of snowstorms in January
Climbing on rocks in California
Inspecting trees in my swamp..."Read the full review
I couldn’t be happier with these boots - they’re everything I envisioned + more. They feel amazing.
Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel HorsehideBy LeeRoss • November 30, 2024"Since the day I started wearing these boots, they’ve been my go-to for everything except workouts. Whether I’m in the office, on job sites, or out and about, these boots are always on my feet. Comfortable, durable, and stylish—they’re perfect for every occasion. In fact, I got tons of compliments at the F1 race in Las Vegas last weekend...."Read the full review
Beautiful grail boots.
Role Club Engineer Boots in Horween Black Chromexcel HorsehideBy nathanjcreel • April 1, 2026"I wore them to work at the hospital mostly. Lots of miles but not a lot of hard use. The clean up beautifully and were comfortable on long shifts...."Read the full review
Just love my hand-made Service Boot in Horsebutt, and watching the character develop every day.
Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel HorsehideBy LeeRoss • April 1, 2025"These boots have been with me through everything—from the desk to the dirt. They’ve worked as hard as I have—and earned every bit of character along the way...."Read the full review
Brian is unbeatable for timeless boots with a notable vintage American rebel bravado.
Role Club Engineer Boots in Horween Black Chromexcel HorsehideBy PatinaTechnodrome • April 6, 2024"I wore them for almost every single thing I did save going to the gym.. I even trudged in some streams with them and the cxl hh laughed in the face of everything I threw at it. How versatile such a distinct and some would say archaic boy can be if subjecting, I suppose, but I found myself wearing these everywhere from the park, to bars, to the river, to real estate shooting ( after a quick condition and brush) and got inquiries and compliments in almost setting. Brian’s design really is so eye catching that it intrigued people from all walks of life.
There are also always on my feet when I have had the pleasure of being able accompany him in his in his shop and watch him work and learn from him. They have become a representation of my bootmaking journey and the finish line, excellence I will always strive to match as I move forward in learning this timeless rarified craft. With these boots from Brian, I’ve also been honored to be able to purchase his original singer post machine from 1910 and his original sander,(and soon his original landis stitcher,) keeping his original bootmaking machine family together to make a new generation of boots by my hands. I will look to these boots and measure everything I make on these machines to them, striving to live up to their legacy...."Read the full review
If I needed something versatile for dress-up and dress-down, this pair will do it.
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Black Chromexcel HorsehideBy ceekayyeo • April 3, 2024"Sparingly worn as I prefer to rotate my footwear. This pair does not patina fast but sure does it gracefully...."Read the full review
Engineering a New Style
Wesco Mister Lou in Horween Black Chromexcel HorsehideBy chromepak.jack • April 5, 2024"Done a lot of walking, a bit of cycling(!) and also a good deal of sitting and rubbing against chair legs 🙃
Really enjoyed the few gentle hikes I took in the fall wearing these boots. The heel height made the inclines feel more manageable.
The height of the shaft was great in the few monster snow dumps we got this year...."Read the full review
