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Sagara Valiant

Conceria Cloe Crust Shell Cordovan
nedbass

Sturdy work boots that feel like sneakers

I learned a lot about my footwear preferences in this contest. I had some physical challenges in the last six months including back pain and a broken finger from falling off a skateboard. These weren’t the easiest pair of boots to lace with those things going on. My loafers and Chelseas were calling to me at times, but I mostly resisted. From a style point of view these are pretty squarely in the work boot category. That’s not a bad thing but not always the look I’m going for. I might choose something like a service boot if I ‘dome again. That would provide more versatility in terms of dressing them up or down. But I love these boots and plan to keep these in rotation for years to come!
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about 1 year ago

Maker

Sagara

Model

Valiant

Leather

Conceria Cloe Crust Shell Cordovan

Last

Morgan Last

Morgan Last: 13E

Sole

Dr. Sole #1140 Supergrip II Half Sole Off-White

Purchased from

Standard & Strange

Why I own this

Group Made to Order
Style

I really liked the look of the logger boot with the natural crust leather and white outsole. I’ve never had a lace toe-like boot, so I wanted to try out the fit. The description promised this would be a comfortable pair to wear all day and it didn’t lie. That promise was a big factor in my choice since my goal was to maximize foot-in-boot time during the contest.

How I sized

Online Guide
Brannock Measurements

I used the guidelines on the S&S website and my Brannock size. The fit was spot on. Sizing is always a concern ordering online from a brand I’ve never owned before. I’m so glad I went with 13E despite being a little worried they’d be too big.

Ordering process

Purchased from Standard & StrangeTotal cost: 600 USD Lead time: 11 months
Other
Order Delayed
Online Store

I pre-ordered online in April 2022. I purchased the Seel insurance option to allow return in case they didn’t fit right, but obviously didn’t use it. The order was delayed by several months due to supply issues with the leather. I actually meant to enter these in the 2022-2023 thunderdome, but got them too late. S&S kindly offered a different boot at a discount so I could still enter, but I decided to hold out for these. So I had to to keep them boxed for another several months until this contest started. It all worked out great and I have no regrets.