BlkBrd Dallas – Natural Chromexcel – Moctoe Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Review

I’ve wore these boots most every day throughout the Dome while working in a warehouse, on active construction sites, and while driving a delivery truck. They’ve been worn for long hours on hard surfaces and rough ground, including pavement, gravel, and mud.

The Horween Natural Chromexcel has held up very well with heavy use. The leather is darkening and showing some creasing. High-wear areas show darker burnishing. Scuffs and scratches were inevitable with the environments these boots are worn in, but most brush out easily. The leather has proven to be tough.

The fit in the Bobber last feels broken in and very comfortable at this point. The heel feels secure and there is enough room in the forefoot for all-day wear without hot spots. Once I broke it in, it’s been easy to wear al day on hard surfaces and while driving. The boot really does feel stable and supportive. The boot is beginning to mold well to my feet.

I like the overall design — it’s functional, clean, and purpose-built without unnecessary details. The construction has held up well under hard use, with no major failures despite daily wear in demanding conditions. Stitching and structure have remained solid. The finishing is appropriate for a work boot. Overall, it’s a durable, honest build that prioritizes function over flash.

The only weak point of this boot for me has been the Christy sole, specifically heel wear. The sole is very comfortable and the forefoot has held up reasonably well, but the heels started wearing down much faster than expected. Heel wear became significant enough that I ended up gluing and screwing on heel caps on both boots to keep them going through the Dome. Not ideal, but it kept the boots serviceable. The wedge sole is great for the warehouse but not to good on construction sites with uneven or rocky ground.

Overall, these boots have proven themselves as a solid, hard-use pair. The leather has exceeded expectations and continues to improve with wear. My only real complaint has been the Christy sole, particularly heel wear, which required adding heel caps to keep the boots serviceable through the Dome. That said, they stayed comfortable and reliable despite the abuse. With a tougher sole option, this boot would be even better suited for the kind of work and environments I put it through.