GREB 1960s Kodiak Steel Toe
Unknown Leather
Taken on August 28, 2024
Maker
GREB
Model
1960s Kodiak Steel Toe
Leather
Last
Unknown Last
Unknown Last: 8D
I customized the fit of them slightly when I resoled them by putting in a higher arched (riveted!) shank, that along with the tall logger heel definitely gives them plenty of arch, originally the arch was similar to a Munson last but now it’s much more 55ish
The fit and feel is very good, they have a moderate arch but a decently sprung toe, the heel is comfortably narrow giving a nice locked in feeling and the forefoot is nice and roomy making sure there’s absolutely zero pinching or anything from the steel toe caps even though they have a fairly low profile toe compared to some others I’ve worn
Sole
Biltrite GRIPLUG Half Sole
17 days, current sole
Biltrite Neoprene Nylon-Cord Full Sole
Worn for 9 months, resoled on May 14, 2025
Heel
Panco Triple-Wear
Worn for 17 days, current heel
Cat’s Paw ‘Twin Grip’ Heel
Worn for 7 months, re-heeled on May 14, 2025
Biltrite Basketweave Heel
Worn for about 1 month, re-heeled on October 3, 2024
Purchased from
eBay
More about this item
The kilties are from Canada West boots in Red Dog leatherWhy I own this
I purchased these since as a mechanic I need to wear protective footwear but I also enjoy the heritage of traditional work boots so I sought out a vintage pair with a protective toe cap and was able to purchase these locally, I also really like the nylon corded biltrite soles because the grip you get on oily shop floors is honestly unmatched
How I sized
I based my size off of other boots I had worn from the same brand, but still ended up a little bit different (they actually fit me better than I expected)
Ordering process
I messaged the guy selling them and then came over to see them and try em on and left with a lighter wallet but I was the owner of a pair of boots I’m confident I’ll never see another pair of