Indonesian Natural Veg Tan
These are my first pair of moc toe boots ever, and I've enjoyed them a lot! The good arch support on the hand welted Midas boots combined with cushioned Dr Sole wedge sole is a nice combo. The natural semi veg tanned leather has aged nicely, haven't darkened that much yet, but transformed to a neat light brown shade from the pig pink it started as. This year I've cleaned (with Tarrago Wasc super cleaner) and conditioned (with fully natural oil-based Saphir Medaille d'Or Nappa conditioner) them before each photo shoot. of course, I've always inserted shoe trees and in most cases have let them rest a day between wears, since this is footwear I intend to wear for many more years and want to give the best opportunities for a long life together with me.
Written on April 4, 2023
2022-2023 Open Thunderdome, April submission