Really fun experience wearing engineer boots for the first time and using them for my first Dome!

notyourordinaryfadeApril 4, 2026
  • Briselblack The Keeper 'Type 3' Engineer BootsMaryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed Oxblood
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Not yet worn

    Maker

    Briselblack Bootmaker

    Model

    The Keeper 'Type 3' Engineer Boots

    Leather

    Last

    Batu Last

    US Men's Brannock: 42D

    Batu Last: 9D

    Manually measured

    Snug but slightly roomy in shaft

    Sole

    Heel

    Purchased from

    Briselblack

    Order info

    Cost: 885 USD

    Availability: Group Made to Order

    Lead Time: 5 months

    More about this item

    My first pair of Engineer Boots!

    Why did you choose this item?

    Availability: Group Made to Order
    Style
    Outdoor Activities

    I chose engineer boots because my work conditions often require me to use a motorbike, if I have to get caught in the rain during the trip, I don't need to hesitate and can continue to use these engineer boots because they are waterproof and water-resistant when it rains!

    How did you determine your size?

    Batu Last: 9DUS Men's Brannock: 42D
    Sized by Maker
    Sized in Person
    Tried On
    Compared to Other Lasts

    I use Batu Last size 42 which is slightly modified to fit my foot shape. I don't have to worry about sizing because my feet are directly measured by the owner of Briselblack, Mr. Adi. Mr. Adi is also very easy to consult and work with. So this Batu Last is very comfortable to wear! Compared to Ben-01 Last in my Jodhpur Briselblack, Batu Last is much roomier in the toe area, creating deeper rolls!

    What was the ordering process?

    Purchased from BriselblackTotal cost: 885 USD Lead time: 5 months
    Store Visit
    Direct Message
    Customer Service
    Shipping

    I contacted Briselblack Bootmaker (Mr. Adi) and made an appointment for a store visit to Bandung (I live in Jakarta). Mr. Adi is very good at communicating online and offline, making it very easy for customers to order shoes at Briselblack. Doing a store visit allowed me to see a lot of boots made by Briselblack! When my engineer boots were finished, Mr. Adi brought them from Bandung to Jakarta and we met for coffee together and talked a lot about boots!

    Use & wear

    Office Work
    Outdoor Activities
    Hot Temperatures
    Wet Conditions
    Dry Climate
    Humid Climate

    I wear my boots every day during the competition. I need to wear boots because the weather is very unpredictable in Indonesia, because my job requires me to move to 2 to 3 places every day, so wearing boots is the right choice because when it rains I don't have to worry. On the weekend I still wear these boots because they are very comfortable to wear and engineer boots are very easy to wear.

    Leather

    Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed Oxblood
    Patina Process
    Durability
    Breathability
    Color Change

    I absolutely love the leather on these boots because they are so comfortable from the moment I put them on! They don't bruise my feet and are very flexible. This toecanello overdyed also changes color very quickly, from dark to light because the base color of this leather is toscanello and overdyed to oxblood, so when it wears off the base color of the toscanello becomes clearly visible. This toscanello leather also very tough and has strong durability in all kinds of unpredictable weather conditions. I found this leather requires zero break-in time, as it's been incredibly comfortable from the moment I put it on. I only treated my boots once, two months before the competition, with leather conditioner, and brushed them every two weeks using a horsehair brush.

    Fit

    Batu Last: 9DUS Men's Brannock: 42D
    Comfort
    Toe Box
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit
    Toes Too Roomy

    These boots are very comfortable, although the toe box is a little roomy, it doesn't compromise on support or comfort. The slightly roomy toe box also creates a "rolls patina" that I really like.

    Craftsmanship

    Briselblack The Keeper 'Type 3' Engineer Boots
    Design
    Construction
    Finishing
    Durability
    Clicking

    I really like engineer boots, in my opinion the engineer boots from Briselblack Bootmaker offer a balanced design between rugged and refined. The goodyear welted construction of these boots is also very neat and very durable when worn. The neat finishing and the choice of horsebutt leather with perfect clicking, because there are almost no visible creases on my boots, only rolls are visible.

    Sole & heel

    Dr. Sole #1081 Cork Full Sole Brown10 months, current sole
    Traction
    Comfort
    Design

    These Dr. Sole full soles offer incredibly grippy performance, making it easy for me to carry out activities in all weather conditions. They're non-slip in the rain and can be worn anywhere. Also really like the minimalism design

    Dr. Sole #1101 Cork Heel (Red-Brown)Worn for 10 months, current heel
    Traction
    Design

    These Dr. Sole cork heels offer incredibly grippy performance, making it easy for me to carry out activities in all weather conditions. They're non-slip in the rain and can be worn anywhere. Also really like the studded design

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend
    Good Value

    In my opinion, Briselblack Bootmaker is one of the best Indonesian bootmakers. With a wide selection of leathers, from domestic to overseas tanneries, excellent construction quality, and eye-catching boot designs and patterns! Excellent service, and very easy communication with the bootmaker. I easily recommend Briselblack Bootmaker.

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