Learning experience in cordwaining

pillar133 months ago
Self-Made Service BootHorween Natural Chromexcel
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Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow

I wore these everywhere I went for the most part. In eastern PA we get all kinds of weather and these held up great.

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel
Patina Process
Color Change

The leather aged beautifully. Even though I didn’t do a great job clicking the leather I am very happy with this leather.

Craftsmanship

Self-Made Service Boot
Clicking
Design

I designed and made these boots myself and they are overall okay. The stitchdown construction held up awesome. My sewing is bad but it is functional so far. I learned a lot since making this pair and will continue to wear this pair.

Sole & heel

Traction
Comfort
Design

I hated this sole honestly I switched it out as soon as it started snowing. Almost no traction and honestly was uncomfortable for me. They looked cool though.

Durability
Traction

I love this sole for the winter. It has tons of traction and holds up awesome. I live in/close to Pittsburgh and it was perfect for the conditions.

Final thoughts

Other

I loved these boots. They might not be the best designed or the best clicked boots, but I had so many memories in these boots. I even proposed in these boots. I will wear these boots till they fall apart. Then I will remake them l, hopefully better next time.

Written by pillar13
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