Reviews
Read Horween Leather Company reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
383 reviews
Amazing boots & leather. Excited to finally get these on my feet after staring at them for 8 months.
Wesco x S&S Van Cleef III in Horween Natural EssexBy rmgman • October 2, 2025"Not yet, day one..."Read the full review
First Dome! Great Experience with my Willie's
Willie's Handmade Boots Cap Toe Service Boot in Horween Navy ChromexcelBy mjig76 • April 2, 2024"My work as a Facility Manager for a Hospital and Medical School that involves a lot of site visits, inspections, and basically a moderate amount of walking has allowed me a more relaxed dress code than my peers. Since I wear a lot of jeans, I wear these boots to work as much as I can.
These boots have been with me to the beach, part of my holloween costume as Mike Wazowski, visiting my Dad's grave, and coming home to my hometown Iloilo City aside from my daily grind which involves a lot of driving around the Metro...."Read the full review
Beautiful boots. Love 'em.
Midas Journey Derby Boot in Horween Unglazed Natural Shell CordovanBy redfishjoefish • April 4, 2024"I've worn them nearly every day to the office. I walk around town in them, usually on hard surfaces. I travel in them (some of my patina photos were taken on a trip to Belize). I've noticed my brake pedal has worn prints in the left boot from operating the clutch. I just wear them, doing whatever I happen to be doing that day. I don't really hike or anything in these. If I'm going out in the mud, I wear something else...."Read the full review
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
First custom order boot
Benzein The Seventh Chelsea Boot in Indonesian Dark Brown Waxed FleshBy Dodgers78 • April 5, 2024"Mainly used on office days. So getting 2 wears a week..."Read the full review
Franks lace to toe wrap up
Frank's Lace-To-Toe in Horween Black Waxed Flesh & Horween Cinnamon Waxed FleshBy Schmittworks • March 30, 2025"From trick or treating to shoveling snow, yard work to office work, grinding steel making knives and cutting leather making boots..."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
First 55
Frank's Type 1 Commander in Horween Black Teacore Cypress & Horween Natural Waxed FleshBy traceycortez • April 5, 2025"I teach agriculture and welding at a high school. My Type 1’s served me well standing in concrete for several hours a day and while doing farm chores at our school farm. My boots saw extreme heat, moisture, and cold temperatures. The leather stood up much better than anticipated...."Read the full review
Favorite Boots….As of Now!
Frank's Ground Pounder in Horween Natural Waxed FleshBy traceycortez • April 3, 2024"Teaching, Welding, and Outdoor Farm Work
Most of my day is spent in a HS welding shop teaching structural welding, but ai also manage my schools farm which is located in the city so we are unique. We raise pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits and poultry so these boots have seen their share of various work conditions...."Read the full review
Willie’s Hunter Boots
Willie's Handmade Boots Hunting Boot in Horween Natural LatigoBy buellrider • April 5, 2025"Generally worn in office and warehouse environments. They have also hiked numerous trails around Northern California. They have been a part of my daily life for the last seven months...."Read the full review
Overall nice boots but the last makes for a difficult fit for me.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural Indigo Chromexcel RoughoutBy ShawnParr • April 5, 2024"Worn almost every day for the past 6 months. I’ve been trying to walk more to get in shape and most days I walked between 3 to 5 miles...."Read the full review
It's worth it for the original
White's Custom Model in Horween Dark Brown Waxed FleshBy stitchedsoles • April 5, 2025"These have been my companion for everything since the beginning of the thunderdome. From everything to office work, hikes, boyscout trips, and work around the house...."Read the full review
Initial review of 350 Cruiser in Waxed flesh
White's 350 Cruiser in Horween Cinnamon Waxed FleshBy patinainprogress • October 4, 2024"Dress and down in any weather, worn about a handful of times. Comfy and keeps my feet dry..."Read the full review
