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.
141 reviews
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GORAL Smugs in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy Rick11 • October 22, 2024"Seven days a week Gym sneaker..."Read the full review
A deeper appreciation for a GYW boot!
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy litespeedd • April 1, 2025"I’ve worn my Nora boots almost every day since I started the Dome. At the office, on my walks with my dog, and on errand days! They have seen 3 seasons in NYC - fall, winter, and spring, rain or shine...."Read the full review
The last 6 months have been a blast! It has gone by way too fast. 🤙
White's x Division Road LTT Logger 375 in Horween Black Waxed Flesh & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy a1moyer • April 3, 2024"I wore this pair primarily for work as a UPS package car driver. 📦
I did wear them to church on the weekends every once in a while and did a couple hikes in Forest Park.
Portland is a pretty wet city in the winter so they saw a lot of rainy days and puddle jumping. They spent most of their time in SE Portland neighborhoods.
My supervisor crunched a few numbers for me and found that I *average* around 3500 deliveries/pickups a month.
That breaks down to about 175 stops a day, some days more, some days less...depending on the time of year and route. These boots were on my feet for most of those deliveries. They did get a short break during the snow/ice storm...needed to bust out the V100 soled boots for those days.
These boots have almost pure package car driver patina. 😂 In and out of the truck, driving from stop to stop, organizing/selecting packages in the back and making the deliveries. 🤙..."Read the full review
Great boots!
White's Semi-Dress in Horween Black Teacore ChromexcelBy blove13 • April 6, 2026"Pretty much have just worn these boots almost every day to and from work..."Read the full review
These boots are so special to me. I love them so much. Thank you Nathan, and thank you Mary Oliver.
NF Bootmaker Belmont Boot in C.F. Stead Milkshake Desert Oasis Suede & C.F. Stead Flint Waxed Kudu & Horween Tumbled Black Chromexcel & C.F. Stead Lead Grey SuedeBy Emily • April 5, 2026"Bit slippery on ice, they get damp after a while, but they take all kinds of weather like champ...."Read the full review
Can never go wrong with a Wesco build, indestructible & up for any challenge.
Wesco Boss Engineer Collaboration With Black Bear Brand in Horween Black ChromexcelBy rmgman • April 5, 2026"These were put on for everything from taking out the trash & going to the gym, to a night on the town. These weren’t my main pair but they got their work in nonetheless. House boot extraordinaire and then some...."Read the full review
Another great experience with grant stone
Grant Stone Chelsea Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy SkoBuffs23 • April 3, 2026"Wore daily to office and dates..."Read the full review
BHHB - Custom Uphill Boot: Built like a tank and comfortable all day.
BHHB Custom Model in Overdye Seidel Oxblood Double Shot & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy joshvarnum • April 3, 2026"I've worn these everywhere from the office, cow pastures, a Daddy/Daughter dance to trudging through the woods...."Read the full review
Funky naming boot in a comfortable, durable, and beautifully aging leather.
John Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy tastyporkbuns • April 2, 2026"I haven't worn these boots super hard, but at the same time, I didn't go out of my way to baby them either. They’re built to actually be worn. I’ve used them nearly everyday (walking around, errands, light outdoor use, working in a hospital environment, holiday parties, yard work, etc.) and they handle it all without feeling delicate.
The more scuffs and wear they pick up, the more character they get. I wasn't too stoked about the initial natural CXL color, but it turned into a rather pleasing caramel brown now...."Read the full review
Just what I was looking for
White's 350 Cruiser in Horween Burgundy ChromexcelBy Sheparza • April 1, 2026"I wore the boots but didn’t abuse them. Sometimes it was hot, sometimes cold, usually dry, possibly a little wet. I wore them for my middle age man chores but used my beater boots for the dirty work. And I don’t wear boots with shorts. Ever...."Read the full review
Amazing fit and pattern built to a high standard. Very happy.
Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy the_duke • April 5, 2025"My work involves office duties and a lot of driving. Not much in the way of walking. These were worn for work and general day to day family life...."Read the full review
Best boots I ever had!
Frank's Monkey Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Thomas_Steed_ • April 1, 2025"These dogs have seen everything an Idaho winter and an active disc golfing, strength training, and power lifter, could throw at them without abusing them. We're talking snow, rain, salt, sweat, and mud. Miles of walking and hours upon hours of gym time. They've been the victim of a few toe draggs on my distance drives on the course and saw full-time time hours on concrete floors while I was throwing freight for winco, conditioned twice in the entire span of the thunderdome with bick 4, and they still ain't even close to a resole yet!..."Read the full review
Excellent Boot style, sailed through winter, and heavy wear, sole still looks new, Horween cxl best
BLKBRD Bulwark Trek Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy technolounge1001 • April 2, 2024"This boot I have been using for commute to work in Boston, and many times continued it with dress in office as well. It felt good with dress pants as well, probably due to comfort.
Have used these boots for outside travel, blowing leafs in fall, plowing snow in storms, and recently built a whole fire pit with seating area in my backyard with these boots...."Read the full review
Honestly if you want these, get them from OSB
Aurora Shoe Co. Middle English in Horween Olive ChromexcelBy prospect_joe • August 3, 2024"I'm ordering a pizza when I finish this and I'm gonna wear them to get it...."Read the full review
