Reviews
Read Horween Chromexcel reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
95 reviews
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"I was pretty strict about only using these boots for work. I'm a delivery driver...you know the guys in those brown trucks. In and out of the trucks, diggin' around in the back, and to the door steps of many a house/buildings in PDX. Over and over and over again. Too many steps and stairs to count.
We got lots of rain and a little snow during the Thunderdome season and this pair exceeded my expectations. Feet were dry all season and no slips and falls. I can't ask for more out of a work boot. Usually I bust my butt at least once during the winter...not this year! They did great on the vast variety of surfaces in an urban/suburban environment. From asphalt to mossy stepping stones to gravel this pair has seen it and everything in-between.
They did go on a few forest trail hikes and some casual days of wear...."Read the full review
Plain Brown Boots Go with Anything
Nicks Robert in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy pasghetti_western • December 28, 2024"These have been my main pair since the start of the dome. Have been trying to give them some rest days here and there, but I’ve been wearing them pretty much nonstop. I’ve flown across the country with these things, opened a few medical clinics, done a bunch of physical work, and hiked a ton. They’ve been brushed up and dressed up, been through many job sites, been out on the town. If I can wear brown boots to something, these are going on my feet...."Read the full review
One Year Review: Sendra Engineer Boot
Sendra Engineer Boot 18345 in Horween Color 8 ChromexcelBy Rieslingspaschteit • October 19, 2024"These beauties have been worn to a variety of occasions, whether it was for more formal wear or as work boots (setting up event places) . Overall, they have been fantastic in winter and summer temperatures while keeping rain out during the changing seasons...."Read the full review
First Wear
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy freezingbear83 • October 3, 2025"First use in office..."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"They have miles of walking. Hours of work in both offices and throwing freight in a grocery warehouse. They have been on discgolf courses, and in the gym while I'm doing my strength training. Literally everyday life in all aspects...."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"So far I have worn these pretty casually. I’ve only had them about a week, and have worn them mostly in and around my house. Walks outside and on dirt roads...."Read the full review
Natural Chromexcel a must have
Nicks MTO in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Qltyboots • April 1, 2025"I have worn this pair both in private and at work, I wok as a service technician on Ventilation units...."Read the full review
One month review.
White's 350 Cruiser in Horween Burgundy ChromexcelBy Sheparza • October 31, 2025"So far so good..."Read the full review
Favorite boots to date!
Frank's Monkey Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Thomas_Steed_ • March 9, 2025"I've been using these boots almost daily. I've definitely taken care not to abuse them in any laborious work I've done in them, as I'm not running them in the work dome. Being they are a chromexcel, I waited until the last month of the competition, once I knew the Idaho winter was over, before conditioning with bick 4 to minimize darkening, and allow the natural patina to keep showing through. They've been through miles upon miles of walking, freight work, gym use, office work, snow, mud, and my toe drag the few times I've thrown disc golf in them. In all, they have had a lot of love and been fantastic. Frank's built them like tanks, super supportive, and the best form fit I've got, and the toe box hasn't even really started to flatten yet, but the toe spring is fantastic. Couldn't ask for a better boot in this style...."Read the full review
I still recommend OSB, but I've lost all negative feelings from my preseason review
Aurora Shoe Co. Middle English in Horween Olive ChromexcelBy prospect_joe • October 26, 2024"I wear these EXCLUSIVELY if I go into the office on the weekends. I also wear them every time I need to travel more than an hour, on the way home after a long hike, and for any chores/errands that occur outside of my normal commute...."Read the full review
My Training Wheel Boots
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Horween Crimson ChromexcelBy wistless • April 4, 2025"These have been my everyday boots for the office and weekends. I'm not particularly active or adventurous so they have only seen carpet, concrete, asphalt, and the occasional gravel trail...."Read the full review
Chromexcel Powered Lamborfeeties
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Horween Dark Olive ChromexcelBy sierraStyled • October 18, 2024"In the short time I have had these as my daily drivers they have seen a variety of experiences. They started out with office wear, then it was into the arid mountains on a hot days while walking the dog and then during an extended drive. That was followed by wearing them to my high school reunion where it rained the whole time...."Read the full review
A foundation of my boots collection. The Cap Toe Trench Boots from Oak Street.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy J.III • October 2, 2025"At time of writing, I have only worn this specific pair for one day (as per stitchdown rhunderdome rules).
However, I can say that they will be given the same treatment as my other boots. I'm a city boy who just recently moved upstate, so these boots will still be tracking on pavement. They'll be all weather boots, summer included, for leisure and the occasional field adventure...."Read the full review
Very comfortable
White's C350 Cruiser in Horween Black ChromexcelBy brusa • November 7, 2024"I work construction, very comfortable built an office from start to finish with them. Very supportive on a frame ladders..."Read the full review
