OPEN ROAD CUSTOMS Elephants On Parade Engineers

Elephant Oatmeal
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60% complete
nobnix
Worn about 1 year
Work Thunderdome 2024-2025
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I asked for a true engineer work boot. I got more than expected.

Couple months in Adam and I had a funny conversation. I asked for the toughest work leather for this build. Bores hide was the frontrunner. Till he came across a couple elephant hides. But at this specific call. He was confused of my stating that these are too good. They don't mark ro scratch. Doesn't seem to take water or darken. May have not been the best choice for a patina contest entry. He stated he built the work boot first. Not a patina contest boot. All 3 of my boots are 4811 last. Forst 2 had celastic. Wanted a flat toe appearance. He promised he would build this pair to flatten out the way I wanted. So it did. Adam has been a great to throw ideas with. Open to any idea. Multiple ideas are still in discussion. Great guy. Side note. He has always quoted me less than what I've paid. Keep.telling him he needs to up his prices.
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Specs

Maker

OPEN ROAD CUSTOMS

Model

Elephants On Parade Engineers

Leather

Elephant Oatmeal

Last

4811 Last

Sole

Vibram 100 Lug Half Sole

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@openroadcustom

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Work Thunderdome Finisher2024-2025 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Work Edition
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