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Sagara Cordmaster

Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt
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Back to the Dome in Sagara Cordmasters

I love that doming this pair has felt like coming full circle, having won it in the first Thunderdome. I haven’t bought a new pair since starting to Dome, and feel a bit like I carry a different attitude towards boots compared to many people in this community. Call me crazy, but I kind of consider it a similar choice to adopting a shelter dog or getting a pup from a breeder. There’s so many dogs out there in the world that already exist and I feel the same usually about boots. However, this was my first time sending foot tracings and getting a “handmade” (small batch) pair. I can only imagine it’s a joy that many people feel from getting a puppy from a breeder! It’s been a really special experience and one I won’t forget. Plus, it’s one I would have never gotten had I not competed in the Thunderdome the first time. Anyways! Thanks again.
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about 1 year ago

Maker

Sagara

Model

Cordmaster

Leather

Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt

Last

Morgan Last

Morgan Last: L 43.5D, R 43D

10.5 htb / 9.5 htt

Sole

Dr. Sole #1140 Supergrip II Half Sole Black

Purchased from

Standard & Strange

More about this item

Reverse Toscanello Horsebutt on the medial sides!

Why I own this

Limited Release
Style

After winning the pair, I spoke to Neil on the phone and he led me to the Cordmasters on the website. My first pick would have been the same boot, but in Black, as my previous Dome boots are the only other brown boot in my wardrobe. However, they were sold out with an uncertain restocking date. I selected the Toscanello Horsebutt instead, but requested reverse medial quarter panels. I personally love mismatching shoes (that are still clearly a pair) and knew that I wanted to get something that felt “like me”, if possible. Plus, I have a soft spot for roughout and it’s one of my favourite materials to watch age/patina. Stylistically, I was excited to try out a monkey boot for the first time and they didn’t disappoint! They’re not subtle, and definitely not a common fixture in women’s fashion (especially not in this shape/last). I love em.

How I sized

Sized in Person
Brannock Measurements

With the help of a friend (who is a shoemaker!), I sent my foot tracings and measurements to S&S, who passed them along to Sagara. Bagus made a sizing recommendation, which made sense with my brannock size, so I confirmed the sizing and we went ahead. It was my first time having boots made for me, beyond ones I made myself, so I’m grateful that the sizing has been spot on.

Ordering process

Purchased from Standard & StrangeLead time: 9 months
Customer Service
Shipping
Order Delayed

I don’t have any real complaints! I connected with Neil in June 2022, after having won the pair through the first year of the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome (#17). I got my sizing sent over in September and we confirmed it in November. At the time, I was quoted about “4 months but could be sooner”. They ended up arriving at my apartment in August 2023. Perhaps because I work in the industry, or own a small business, but none of this phased me. I’m grateful to have won a pair, and felt like I was in good hands with the S&S team. My intention was always to wear them in the next Dome (since I buy a new pair of boots every 2-5 years usually), so I wasn’t chomping at the bit.