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Beyond expectations! More people need to know about Truman Boot ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ

patrick_teana2 months ago
Truman Plain Toe BootSesame Double Shot
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Maker

Truman

Model

Plain Toe Boot

Similar to Truman Service Boot

Leather

Sesame Double Shot

Last

79 Last

US Men's Brannock: 73.75 HTB/9.5 HTT

79 Last: 7D

No modifications have been made.

I was very surprised at how well these fit out of the box. Leather hugs my foot. I have adequate room in the toe.

Sole

Commando Sole

Made for Truman

Heel

Vibram block

Purchased from

Truman Boot Co.

More about this item

I love how the shape of this last contours perfectly to the foot. It is true to size.

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

Price. Leather color. Durability.

How I sized

79 Last: 7DUS Men's Brannock: 73.75 HTB/9.5 HTT

Iโ€™ve been a 7D since the 7th grade ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Ordering process

Purchased from Truman Boot Co.Total cost: 410 USD Lead time: 4 days
Online Store

Seamless. Click and buy. Website was incredibly easy to navigate.

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Physical Work
Office Work
Travel
Snow

Everyday since I first put them on. Shop work. Travel. Church. Weddingsโ€ฆand even a funeral.

Leather

Sesame Double Shot
Patina Process
Break-In
Durability
Color Change

These boots took only a few days to break-in. They were comfortable from day one. They show little sign of wear and have aged perfectly. They havenโ€™t been cleaned or oiled and donโ€™t seem to need either.

Fit

79 Last: 7DUS Men's Brannock: 73.75 HTB/9.5 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Itโ€™s the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. Not too tight. Perfect toolbox space. I honestly donโ€™t know if there could be a more comfortable last for my foot.

Craftsmanship

Truman Plain Toe Boot
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Hardware
Stitching

I love the design of this boot. It looks like a classic service boot. I like that the shaft is only 6 inches tall. This makes for everyday comfort. No extra tongue fold. I stated before I have not cleaned these boots once. I think with some saddle soap and some conditioner they would clean up and look almost new. The stitching has held up perfectly. No loose threads, etc.

Sole & heel

Commando SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

The sole has very good tread. It is surprisingly comfortable on concrete. My job requires me to stand most of the day on concrete and I have had no foot fatigue.

Vibram blockWorn for less than a day, current heel
Traction
Durability
Comfort
Design

My heels have worn perfectly. I can really only see a slight bit of wear. This seems to be very high-quality rubber.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

This is my first experience with this type of footwear. Honestly, many of the other Pacific Northwest brands were out of my price range. I looked at Nicks, Whites, and JK, but I just could not pull the trigger. I knew I would be compromising a little bit, but I couldnโ€™t justify the 600+ dollars for other brands. After this experience, I honestly canโ€™t imagine what these boots lack compared to higher price-point boots. The leather is durable, the rubber sole is very high-quality, and the boots are perfectly crafted. Truman boots are very under represented in my opinion. During this competition, I have been inundated with ads from Nicks and JK, but I donโ€™t think I have seen one advertisement from Truman. I believe the brand has really been built on customer loyalty. A few notes on the photos. I made sure not to use any filters. No DSLR quality photos were taken. Everything was shot from my iPhone 13. I was also conscious to not throw โ€œlipstickโ€ on these at the end. As I stated earlier, no cleaning products or conditioners have touched these boots. The patina that is represented is the true, actual patina, without the external influences such as photo filters, oil, and polish. In summary, I have never really considered myself to be a boot person, but after this experience, I understand the value of good quality USA made footwear. These boots will probably last another 5 to 6 years. Iโ€™m sure that I will pick up another pair in the meantime. Thank you so much for this opportunity to showcase my progress during this competition. For all of those involved, keep up the good work!

Written by patrick_teana
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