Engineer Boots

As part of Onderhoud's core product line, the Engineer Boot exemplifies the brand's commitment to traditional construction methods and meticulous craftsmanship. Each pair is entirely handcrafted by skilled artisans in the brand's intentionally small-scale workshop, which produces only two to three pairs of boots per week across all models.

Onderhoud Engineer Boots feature the brand's signature hand-welted construction, with every aspect of the bootmaking process completed entirely by hand. The boots utilize traditional techniques including hand-lasting, hand-welting, and hand-stitching of both the welt and midsole attachments.

The construction methods employed include hand-welted construction with precise, uniform stitching, flat welt construction for certain configurations, single row stitching patterns, and Veldtschoen construction for specific variations. The hand-stitching quality is particularly noteworthy, featuring stitches that are intentionally angled to emphasize the handmade nature of construction.

The midsole stitching showcases deliberate diagonal angles that highlight the human craftsmanship behind each pair, distinguishing Onderhoud boots from machine-manufactured alternatives. This attention to detail reflects the brand's philosophy of preserving traditional bootmaking techniques while maintaining handcrafted construction standards.

Onderhoud Engineer Boots are available in the brand's selection of materials, reflecting the company's evolution from local Indonesian tanneries to international suppliers. Current material preferences include horsebutt leather, which comprises 70 percent of current production across all models.

Available leather options include Natural Chromexcel from Horween Leather Company, Wickett & Craig harness leather, vegetable-tanned horsebutt from Maryam Tannery in Italy, and Horween shell cordovan for higher-priced models. Each material option is available with various customizations to meet individual customer preferences.

The pricing structure reflects the handcrafted nature and material quality, with entry-level models ranging from $240 to $280, upgraded leather options priced between $350 and $400, and Horween shell cordovan models at $750. Custom specifications are available with variable pricing depending on the requested modifications.

Due to Onderhoud's small-scale production philosophy and high international demand, Engineer Boots are available through a specialized ordering system. Customers must contact Onderhoud through Instagram (@onderhoud.handmade), where Rizky Afnan personally manages customer communications.

The brand operates a lottery system for order acceptance, opening periodically for new customers. With only two to three pairs produced weekly across all models, customers typically face a four to six-month waitlist. This extended timeline reflects the meticulous handcrafted nature of each boot and the brand's commitment to quality over quantity.

Rizky Afnan maintains a deliberately small-scale approach to bootmaking, prioritizing quality and craftsmanship over business expansion. His philosophy centers on sustainability, skill development, and preserving traditional techniques, explaining: "I have no ambitions for a bigger business. It's better to have a business that's small but long-lasting. And to produce new craftsmen with the skills to make hand-welted boots."