Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co. Monkey Boot

Black Matte Trooper & Medium Brown Worn Baseball
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Worn about 1 year
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Specs

Maker

Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co.

Model

Monkey Boot

Leather

Last

1928 Vintage Canadian Wood Munson Style Last

US Men's Brannock: 8EE

1928 Vintage Canadian Wood Munson Style Last: 7EE

Fits well, not sloppy, very comfortable.

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co.

Order info

Availability: Custom

Lead Time: 2 months

More about this item

I am the boot and shoemaker at Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co. For years (started in 2003), I wanted to design my own monkey boot. Going "pro" seven (and a bit) years ago, I had the opportunity to create my own pattern and build these beautiful boots on a set of vintage 1928 Munson style wood lasts.
Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Custom

As a boot maker, I always wanted to design my own Monkey Boot. I had the opportunity to do so after "going pro" seven years (and a bit) ago and waited for a few years before producing them, waiting for the right leather, sole and heel combination.

How did you determine your size?

1928 Vintage Canadian Wood Munson Style Last: 7EEUS Men's Brannock: 8EE

As the boot maker, I took the necessary measurements and then selected the last from my collection.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co.Lead time: 2 months

It was pretty simple. I asked myself, "Self, is it time to make these kick ass boots?" and surprisingly, my answer was, "Yes, yes, it is. Also, a pastrami sandwich would be nice..."

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