My experience with Tahura was excellent. I would buy from them again for sure.
Tahura Benjamina 2.0 in Maryam Natural HorsebuttBy craigdavidd • April 5, 2024"I am very impressed by this leather. Very durable. Ages beautifully. Break in was not too bad just about a couple weeks but that may have also been because of the double leather sole. Brushing weekly or when visible soiled and conditioned twice with Venetian..."Read the full review
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Viberg Boondocker in Maryam Olive TPR HorsebuttBy tooth • April 2, 2024"The leather has held up really well, developed nice rolls and has really molded to my feet. The break in was quick and these became comfortable for longer days after the first week of wear.
I brushed these 3-4 days a week as I really liked the shine produced and conditioned using Saphir renovateur 4 times and used Saphir Crème 1925 twice...."Read the full review
The best daily boot that didn't fit...
Viberg Service Boot BCT in Maryam Port 1071 HorsebuttBy timelesstough • April 6, 2024"These boots do not show wear! They have been with me through the MN winter, through snow, I wore them under the car while replacing my muffler. They would look beat up until I got home and brushed them down.
They've darkened a bit and the grain has become less prominent. Other than that, they still look similar to when they were first purchased.
I conditioners twice through the completion competition and brushed them a few times a month.
While not ideal for a patina competition, it's a leather that will hold up for years to come!..."Read the full review
Excellent rugged yet refined boondocker
Viberg Boondocker in Maryam Olive TPR HorsebuttBy colton2e • April 5, 2024"These got conditioned once with bick4 after being worn in the snow. Other than that minimal care beyond cleaning with a damp cloth and brushing...."Read the full review
Great Chelsea Boot in a Fantastic Leather
Rider Boot Co. Fritz in Maryam Toscanello HorsebuttBy n_1n • April 5, 2024"The leather has held up wonderfully. It has developed a lovely, rich, dark patina while still allowing the grain of the horsebutt to be visible. All of this was achieved with minimal care too.
I conditioned these with Saphir Renovateur boots prior to the start of the Thunderdome and once after the worst of winter had subsided here. Other than that, weekly brushing and wiping off salt buildup during the winter was all the care these boots received...."Read the full review
For what I wanted, these fit the bill exactly. No frills, easy pull on boot
Briselblack The Seventh Chelsea Boot in Maryam Brown HorsebuttBy gear • April 4, 2024"These changed very gracefully during the dome. They look almost black in most lighting, and more brownish in direct sunligt. Up close you notice a lot of detail and it is a lot more interesting than a black boot. This makes them very versatile and cover a lot of outfits for me...."Read the full review
Back to the Dome in Sagara Cordmasters
Sagara Cordmaster in Maryam Toscanello HorsebuttBy offwandered • April 6, 2024"This was my first pair of horsebutt (or anything horse), and I’ve been won over.
I love the rolls that have formed on the shaft (and to a lesser extent, at the base of the quarters towards the toecap). It’s taken the inevitable scuffing well, bouncing back without concern. Roughouts are my favourite to watch patina, I dig the dark spots, the flat spots, everything.
The first week I wore them, my whole foot felt bruised - everywhere. I had that deep dread feeling, that I’ve only read about on the Stitchdown Discord, about people who have had to abandon ship early due to fit issues. I spent the following week back in my beloved Birkenstock Bostons before taking another swing at it. Thankfully a week of rest was what I needed and I didn’t have any other break in issues!
Care-wise, they’ve been conditioned once (Huberd’s), brushed often and rinsed down a couple times (tap water and ocean water 🙃). Before taking my final Dome photos, I gave them a simple hand polish with neutral shoe cream, and re-sealed the sole edges.
I thought the intense “leather smell” would have fade on them by now, but that hasn’t happened yet. I don’t know if that’s common on horse, a weird quirk of Sagara, or this leather...."Read the full review
Fine horsebutt, or the finest horsebutt ?
Viberg Service Boot in Maryam Col. 1060 TPR HorsebuttBy Solis • April 5, 2025"It’s pretty incredible - was pale flesh to start, has aged into a gorgeous orange-tan-bronze hue. Creamy pull/up is apparent at flex points. Most notably it does not crease, but rather it rolls not unlike shell cordovan. Incredible leather. It’s never needed more than brushing, but I did give it the occasional shot of Saphir Renovateur...."Read the full review
A rugged casual boot with plenty of flash
Sagara Valiant in Maryam Muschio Horsebutt & Maryam Natural HorsebuttBy twinkletoez • April 1, 2024"It’s taken on a subtle irregular patina as the TPR finish has gradually worn away, a little bit like a teacore or a marbled effect. Gashes and scrapes gradually blend...."Read the full review
