
I am delivering a load of commercial metal frames to a construction site.
Taken on November 2, 2025
Work Thunderdome 2025-2026, November submission
BLKBRD SHOEMAKER
Dallas Moctoe Boot
US Men's Brannock: 13EE
Bobber Last: 13D
Fits good, the leather is very hard and will need some breaking in.
Blkbrd Shoemaker
Cost: 309 USD
Availability: Group Made to Order
Lead Time: About 1 month
I am an old guy (63) who just found out about YouTube and started reading about boots and finally purchasing good Pacific Northwest boots. I found out about this thunderdome through the YouTube channel about a month before the thunderdome started. I didn’t have time to purchase PNW boots so I started searching and reviewing boots and which ones may patina well and found these Blkbrd boots. I reached out to Blkbrd and they assured me they would be in before the thunderdome started. I have been happy with them so far but I am not sure if they will hold up enough for the contest. I am very hard on boots with my job working in a ware house that makes commercial metal frames and doors. I weld, I load, I deliver to construction sites and I unload. These boots are good for the warehouse but not so good on construction sites. I enjoy being part of this work class thunderdome and may be the oldest guy in it but if the good lord is willing, I will be better prepared next year.
I reached out to Blkbrd and they assisted me with the sizing. I measured my feet, did an outline drawing of my feet and told them what size I wear in the US. Blkbrd was very helpful and I am very pleased with this company. When I ordered the boots, there were no tariffs in place but when they shipped them there were and Blkbrd took care of the tariffs.
My experience with Blkbrd was great. They were so helpful and communicated very well with me and answered all my questions. The shipping became complicated for Blkbrd because during the time they were making my boots, tariffs were put in place and India has some of the highest tariffs placed on them by the US. Blkbrd dealt with all of these problems and took care of the tariffs for me. Now I believe they have a process put in place for the US customers who want to purchase there boots. I am very pleased with this company and their integrity.