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.
93 reviews
These are a light and nimble boot that performed well
Willie's Handmade Boots Monkey Boot in Horween Black ChromexcelBy gear • April 4, 2024"These have performed well in my line for work, climbing poles and traversing steep terrain...."Read the full review
An absolute perfect tank of a boot, and personal lessons learned.
Frank's Lace-To-Toe in Horween Burgundy ChromexcelBy VanTrees • April 6, 2024"I’ve worn these casually and for work as a contractor/remodeler/handyman. They’ve done demolition , drywall, ladder work, ground work, staining, painting, sanding, and a pile of trips to pick up materials...."Read the full review
Great boots by a great maker
NF Bootmaker Fritz Boot in Tempesti Baku & Horween Tumbled Black ChromexcelBy endlessmike • April 1, 2024"Mostly just my day to day. I'm in the office a couple days a week so they spent a lot of time there, but also went to bars, concerts, and so on. They're great for pedaling an e-bike!..."Read the full review
Definitely mid. Firmly planted in the goldilocks zone of gyw boots.
Wolverine 1000 Mile Cap-Toe Boot in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy 12xubywire • April 5, 2024"Yes. Over 500 miles of walking on trails, through snow and slush...."Read the full review
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy bawls • April 2, 2024"These were my everyday boots that I wore in the office, around town, and occasionally during minor yard work. While either sitting for extended periods of time or walking long distances the comfort level exceeded expectations. They visited many states including a road-trip from Florida to Pennsylvania. They endeavored the blistering summer sun in Florida, the chilling ice of Missouri, and tedious rain in Philadelphia...."Read the full review
Allen Edmonds Freeport Boot: A great overall boot
Allen Edmonds Freeport in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy mreams99 • April 5, 2024"I work from home most days and wore these nearly every day. I was not afraid to use them as “work boots” to do lawn work or to do a little work on a house I’m renovating in my spare time. They got pretty dirty at times working on that old house because I had to do work in the crawl space. I thought that I’d wear them often to shovel snow but I only had to shovel a couple of times in our milder-than-usual winter. They were easy to clean up to wear to other events...."Read the full review
Fit like a glove and getting better every day!
Nicks x Zuriick Merriman in Horween Black ChromexcelBy Leroy • April 4, 2024"Where do I start...? I literally wore these every day since day one of the 'Dome! I wore these all through cherry and apple harvest, working long hot days in the field. They were worn in the fabrication shop welding, the wood shop sawing, and working on the motorcycle in the garage. I brushed them almost every night, wore them to BBQs, fancy restaurants, two weddings, and to the gym. I also brought these to New York for a produce show, Iceland for an adventure, and Italy for a week of feasting and walking 50k steps a day (ouch). I cleaned them in the hotel sink every time I was on vacation and needed to take Dome photos abroad.
Every day means every day. At around 90 days in It's no longer a decision what to wear, it's just footwear. It's like they're a part of you. At 120 days in they're fully broken In and they don't hurt after a long day standing the whole time. At 6 months they're like tennis shoes - very supportive and thick, badass tennis shoes... Wait, no - tennis shoes are stupid. They are just the best footwear money can buy and there's no going back to lousy footwear... Ever...."Read the full review
Overall great experience
Nicks Renegade in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy arriaga214 • April 1, 2024"I wore these boots to work. Im in the construction industry. I work in new house construction in Texas. I work on the exterior of houses so im always on rough uneven terrain and lots of trash and materials. The texas weather is very drastic. It can be hot, cold, rainy snowing in the same month. They were part of my tools because they offer protection and arch support. I loved that i could just slip them on and off in seconds. I loved the 55 heel. It really helps on the uneven terrains. It just dug into the ground when i was going downhill...."Read the full review
The perfect stylish house slipper that multitasks!
Oak Street Bootmakers Country Loafer in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy missouridenimdad • April 15, 2024"I have mainly wore my pair around the house but I run a resort that calls for me to work all hours of the day so they have spent a significant amount of time outside as well as indoors. Even some time on a skateboard on day 1 😂..."Read the full review
The perfect office boot that can also do weekends
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy bullmoose303 • April 5, 2024"Mostly in-office, but traveled to Europe in them, tons of walking, and used for rainy days as well due to the rubber outsole. Worn almost every weekend and each Sunday to church. Extremely versatile...."Read the full review
Another one done
Wesco Boss Engineer Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy PonyTetrich • April 5, 2025"Wore them to/from work and whatever else I’d be doing through the day...."Read the full review
Could handle everything I threw at them and just keep on looking better and better!
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy IndyBen • April 5, 2024"I didn’t hold back on these. Took them hiking, played over 30 rounds of disc golf, daily office wear, went on travel trips in America and Europe. Wet, dry, and snowy conditions...."Read the full review
Faithful
Nicks MTO in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Gohilboots • April 6, 2024"Work and play..."Read the full review
Just a solid all around boot
John Lofgren Chelsea Boots in Horween Black ChromexcelBy GeneParmPrivateEye • April 1, 2024"I’ve worn them in pretty much any condition you can think of. Visits to our home office, traveling on a plane, in the snowstorms here in Michigan, to football games, etc. No exceptions...."Read the full review
