One Year Review: Sendra Engineer Boot
Sendra Engineer Boot 18345 in Horween Color 8 ChromexcelBy Rieslingspaschteit • October 19, 2024"It is my second time for Horween CXL, first C8. It is just fantastic looks and maintenance wise. They have been conditioned three or four times over the year and developed a slow patina for my use case. Some scratches here and there, but the leather takes a beating very well. When looking dull, a quick shine worked wonders...."Read the full review
Despite their differences...I'm really happy with this pair of service boots.
White's MP-Sherman Plain Toe in Horween Color 8 ChromexcelBy a1moyer • April 3, 2025"Break in was almost non-existent...a few days and they were good to go. The leather has darkened a lot, but it still pops color in a few areas. Got a little brown peaking through in a few spots as well. Super easy to take care of. Wipe with a damp rag and brush for the most part. Hit them with some Smiths leather balm after some deep cleanings with leather cleaner/saddle soap and added a little neutral polish before some pictures. The leather has maintained its natural shine, but adding a little polish really makes them pop. Shiny and Color 8 go well together. I love to see the leather shiny.
It's rainy in Portland...measures must be taken to keep the edges and exposed sole leather healthy. I used a block of bees wax from Ace Hardware (helpful folks there) and melted it right into the edges and then burnished it...."Read the full review
Plain Brown Boots Go with Anything
Nicks Robert in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy pasghetti_western • December 28, 2024"The evolution has been a bit slower than I anticipated, but is coming along nicely. Awesome creasing/break, teaching starting to show on the heels and toes, along with where I wrap my laces around the shaft. They’ve taken some scratches which have darkened up and are just a nice part of the boots now. My care routine is brushing every few wears (40 circles of the brush on each panel/part of the boot), and I hit them with Bick 4 just before the 3 month mark. No break in to speak of...."Read the full review
Everyday Life Boots. From work to the gym. From around the house to out and about.
Frank's Monkey Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Thomas_Steed_ • December 26, 2024"So far the patina is great. They're getting some character, and the darkening is right where I figure it should be. The break it wasn't terrible. Took a week or 2, but they're continuing to get better everyday day. I'm brushing them off as needed. Once a month I wipe them down with baby wipes before taking the new months photos...."Read the full review
Natural Chromexcel a must have
Nicks MTO in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Qltyboots • April 1, 2025"If you’re collecting boots or just want just want one pair of boots, you absolutely should have a pair in Natural Chromexcel. They will just look better and better with time and wear..."Read the full review
John Lofgren Combat Boots in Horween black Chromexcel - Initial Review
John Lofgren Combat Boots in Horween Black ChromexcelBy USMC_K9_VET • December 15, 2024"Just breaking these in, so really no patina and they’ve hardly even begun creasing yet. The Chromexcel is quite soft, supple, and easy to break in...."Read the full review
My Training Wheel Boots
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Horween Crimson ChromexcelBy wistless • April 4, 2025"Break-in for chromexcel has been the easiest out of all the leathers I've tried. During the winter, they tend to be stiff as I put them on at the start of the day but quickly soften up as I drive to work.
Crimson (brown) chromexcel hasn't shown the level of patina I had hoped for. At most, the leather has lightened up a bit in areas that crease/fold. There's been a ton of creasing where the ball of my foot flexes and around the ankle.
Care has been fairly simple and doesn't require much more than routine brushing. Scuffs buff out easily but dents are fairly permanent...."Read the full review
Chromexcel Powered Lamborfeeties
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Horween Dark Olive ChromexcelBy sierraStyled • October 18, 2024"Break in has not been difficult. I feel like they’re experiencing pretty limited creasing compared to other cxl boots I have...."Read the full review
My first pair of Grant Stone's did not disappoint! Love them!
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy wildflowersnboots • April 6, 2025"I love how these boots have aged. The patina is gorgeous. They have darkened with wear, and the creases add a lot of character. Thankfully, most of the scratches buffed out when I wiped them down. I tend to trip over the dogs and random sticks. Every scratch tells a story though, so I don't mind.
I wore them around the house for short periods of time the first week and then started wearing them on short errends. They seemed to break in fairly easily. I wore them on a hike after a month and did fine. I tend to wear them 3-5 days a week for at least an hour, but usually 2-6 hours. The longest I've worn them at a time was 14 hours.
I've made sure to let them dry if they've gotten wet, and I wipe or brush off any dirt and debris. They've not needed any conditioning. I was worried about some water damage after shoveling my uncles driveway, but they seem to be fine now. They are comfortable, durable, and my feet have not gotten overly hot, even in hot weather and long walks...."Read the full review
