absolutely love them! They feel incredible + I get compliments every time I wear them.

LeeRoss8 months ago
Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service BootHorween Brown Chromexcel Horsehide
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Maker

Al's Attire Hand Made

Model

Type 1 Service Boot

Leather

Last

Bespoke Last

US Men's Brannock: 10

Bespoke Last: 10W

Sole

Purchased from

Al's Attire in San Francisco

More about this item

Classic Shoe Valet & Co. Signature Service Boot.

Why I own this

When designing my Service Boot, my goal was to create a boot that embodied durability + toughness = something that could handle everyday wear as well as my adventures.

How I sized

Bespoke Last: 10WUS Men's Brannock: 10

I collaborated with my good friend Al from Al's Attire in San Francisco. Al, a master craftsman, hand-made these boots with precision and care, ensuring every detail met my vision for durability, toughness, and timeless style. Al has a mold of my foot, but we still went through multiple sizing sessions -- one in the morning and another later in the afternoon. This was crucial to account for natural changes in foot size throughout the day and ensure the truest, most comfortable fit possible.

Ordering process

Purchased from Al's Attire in San Francisco

Each pair is hand-made-to-order with premium materials and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Custom-made and ready to ship in 6-8 weeks. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

Use & wear

These boots are my go-to almost daily, with rest on Sundays. They've been everywhere -- work, job sites, a Warriors game, and even to my wife's beautiful folklorico performance at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton, California.

Leather

Horween Brown Chromexcel Horsehide

Horween Halloween Brown Chromexcel leather is simply awesome -- aging beautifully and looking better with every wear. Breaking them in has been easier than I would have ever imagined.

Fit

Bespoke Last: 10WUS Men's Brannock: 10
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The custom fit made to my foot has been incredibly rewarding -- providing exceptional comfort for my back + feet.

Craftsmanship

Al's Attire Hand Made Type 1 Service Boot

Since I am the one who designed them, I might be a little biased, but I absolutely love them. Only top-notch materials all around -- exactly how I envisioned service boots made in the late 1940s.

Sole & heel

Great! Four words: Cats Paw Heel + Toe!

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