The 420 is a service boot model manufactured by John Doe Shoes, a Mexico-based made-to-order footwear company. The boot features Goodyear welt construction with a rounded toe box and toe cap. The 420 is customizable with various leather options from tanneries including Horween, SB Foot, and C.F. Stead.
The 420 is manufactured in a family-owned workshop in Mexico. Available leather options include Chromexcel, Essex, and roughout finishes from recognized tanneries.
The 420 features a rounded toe box and toe cap.
The 420 utilizes Goodyear welt construction with cork-filled cavities in the welt. Cork and leather midsoles provide cushioning and structure. A studded rubber sole option is available. The Goodyear welt construction allows for resoling and extended boot longevity.
Leather options for the 420 include selections from multiple established tanneries. Horween supplies Chromexcel and Essex leathers. SB Foot and C.F. Stead provide additional leather options. Other available tanneries include Ilcea, Tannerie D'Annonay, and Haas. Natural Essex and roughout finishes offer alternative aesthetic and texture options.
Sole suppliers include Vibram, Dainite, Itshide, Lactae Hevea, and J. Rendenbach. These established sole manufacturers provide various outsole options for different traction and durability requirements.
The 420 is manufactured in a family-owned workshop in Mexico through a made-to-order production model.
The 420 offers extensive customization options through the made-to-order process. Customers can select leather type, sole configuration, and stitching color. Options include storm welt construction and speed hook hardware alternatives to standard eyelets.
Size and width selections accommodate various foot dimensions. Style and construction method variations allow for personalized specifications. The company notes that pattern alterations such as boot shaft height or eyelet placement may not be feasible due to existing pattern limitations.
The 420 follows true-to-size ordering recommendations.
Specific pricing examples include a size 12 Natural Essex version priced at $210.
Sample sale items, which represent final sale merchandise, follow the same base pricing structure but carry no-return policies. Regular-priced items in pristine, unworn condition qualify for refund or exchange under standard terms.
Information about quality and durability characteristics is limited in available sources.
John Doe Shoes provides worldwide shipping with free shipping for orders to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Delivery via UPS Standard typically occurs within four to five business days of shipment.
Regular-priced items in pristine, unworn condition are accepted for refund or exchange. Sample sale items and boots purchased through the "pay 2 get 3" promotion carry no-return policies and represent final sale transactions with no exchanges permitted.
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