Self-Made Unknown Model

S.B. Foot Black Prairie
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60% complete
Monkley
Worn about 2 years
Work Thunderdome 2023-2024
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Reviews

First pair crosses finish line - didn't fall apart!

Break in was currently non-existent. The leather held up very well. Your can see where the black finish has worn off relatively easily, but I think you could beat the hell out of it and they'd last. Seems rather pipey, but that's not an issue imo. Care was Smiths leather balm where it seemed dry or worn, a coat of VSC once to give them some shine, and that's about it.
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Specs

Maker

DIY

Model

Unknown Model

Leather

S.B. Foot Black Prairie

Last

2083 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11D HTB/10.5 HTT

2083 Last: 43E

Spenle 2083 last Size 43 Width 8 Not sure if that's an "E" but it's too wide for me imo so I'm gonna say it's an E

Order info

Availability: Custom

More about this item

First Self-made pair on spenle 2083 last.
Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Custom

This is the first pair I've made I decided in the last because the wide toe box appealed to me. The leather was on sale at Maverick, from SB Foot, and I liked the idea of a teacore leather at the time. I also have fallen in love with black boots, a reverse from a couple years ago.

How did you determine your size?

I used the cordwaining channel in SDP to consult with more experienced shoe makers and paired that info with my brannock. Like maybe before me I believed I was shorter and wider, and now wish I went with a size 44 and smaller width.

Awards
Work Thunderdome Finisher2023-2024 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Work Edition
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