Amazing fit and pattern built to a high standard. Very happy.

the_duke2 months ago
Willie's Handmade Boots EngineerHorween Brown Chromexcel
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Use & wear

Office Work
Leisure

My work involves office duties and a lot of driving. Not much in the way of walking. These were worn for work and general day to day family life.

Leather

Horween Brown Chromexcel
Durability
Patina Process

Lovely material and very happy with the creasing. Small amount of colour change in usual areas but great depth of colour that’s lasted v well

Fit

S4 Flatbox Last: 10.5DUS Men's Brannock: 11D
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Based my sizing off of my larger foot and with thick socks which allows me to fine tune fit with insoles and socks.

Craftsmanship

Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer
Design
Construction
Finishing
Stitching
Hardware

Very happy as these seem the best pattern out of nearly all the south East Asian builder except maybe Fortis but these are up there. If I was being picky I’d like thinner buckles.

Sole & heel

Dr. Sole #1140 Supergrip II Half Sole BlackLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction

Far better durability than some of their other models. The heel needs replacing prob in about 6 months but the soles are still very good. Never had a problem with traction

Dr Sole #1230 Supergrip Half HeelWorn for less than a day, current heel

Very good but will need replacing soon

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

Overall I’m very happy with my willies boots. They probably exceeded my expectations in fit and build, I maybe expected a little more in terms of patina from the Horween CXL but it’s so durable I can see it lasting a lifetime and only get better!

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