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Bright Shoemakers Combat BootOlive Oil Veg Tan
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Maker

Bright Shoemakers

Model

Combat Boot

Leather

Last

Brights Own Last No Proper Information Provided Last

US Men's Brannock: 11

Brights Own Last No Proper Information Provided Last: 10D

No customisation,

I normally wear a UK 10 in boots which is a size down from my actual size. The brand suggested to size down so I went with my current boot size and they fit great

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Bright Shoe Makers

More about this item

Italian veg tan leather which has been tanned in olive oil for around 30 months

Why I own this

Limited Release
Style

I real liked the leather selection used by bright And I thought the style would fit my style Keep seeing bright come up online and thought they seemed very high quality for the prices they were asking but couldn't find any opinions on the brand so I thought I would give them ago

How I sized

Brights Own Last No Proper Information Provided Last: 10DUS Men's Brannock: 11
Did Not Try On
Online Guide

They recommended I go down from my normal size but I do that anyway so I went with my go to in boot sizing and they fit great I'm normally a uk11 in most trainers but wear a UK 10 in boots

Ordering process

Purchased from Bright Shoe MakersTotal cost: 538 EUR Lead time: 6 days
Online Store

Very straightforward and and very quick shipping

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Physical Work
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions

Almost every day, from being at work making shoes, to long hikes in the country and exploring cities. Worn on dates and at gigs and at a Newport shoe making course. Basically my second skin

Leather

Olive Oil Veg Tan
Color Change
Break-In
Patina Process

Was very impressed with how the leather aged and it was comfortable straight away and got better with age. I loved the color development as it felt like it had to be earned. I found it difficult to get the lighting right on these as they would look green or red or brown depending o. The light

Fit

Brights Own Last No Proper Information Provided Last: 10DUS Men's Brannock: 11
Comfort
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Very comfortable out the box and with the comfort insoles removed feet didn't feel squished or lose. The arch support really helped reduce knee ache I get from work

Craftsmanship

Bright Shoemakers Combat Boot
Lining
Construction
Durability
Stitching

Overall very impressed by the craftsmanship, a few small falts but for the price I cant complain. The only main issue was the heal counter lining wore away and started rubning so I had to fix it Many compliments from colleges and friends throughout the competition A few stitching broke throughout but nothing structural

Sole & heel

Rubber Half Sole With Leather Mid SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

Sole held up really well considering the low tread depth, very grippy on most every day surfaces but didn't cope with wet mud or oil that well. Overall quite comfortable

Leather Stack Heal With Rubber Top PieceWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort

Loved the hight of the heal and the top piece had all the same qualities as the sole

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

Overall I'm really pleased with these boots and how the leather aged. Had positive correspondence with the brand throughout the company and definitely would consider ordering from them aging. And plan to wear these boots for years to come

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