A great journey with my selfmade boots which became my go to pair

germanshoeguy6 days ago
Self-Made Service Boot "Kaya"Guidi Natural Horsebutt

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions

I wore them basically in every condition over the past 6 months. Rain, snow, mud and everything in between including long days in the office

Leather

Guidi Natural Horsebutt
Patina Process
Break-In
Care Routine

The leather was very nice and supple from the beginning, but really molded to my feet after the first couple of wears. The boots developed nice roles and held ip perfectly. I conditioned them twice and brushed them every occaisonally

Fit

058 last modified Last: Size not specifiedUS Men's Brannock: 10E
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The fit was perfect from the beginning. I modified the last to my foot measurements so I made sure that they'll fit perfectly

Craftsmanship

Self-Made Service Boot "Kaya"
Construction
Lining
Hardware

I'm still very happy with my choice of Material and the way I constructed them. They are fully handwelted and I used only wood peggs (except for the heel Cap). The goat lining is still in perfect condition and Looks really nice.

Sole & heel

Dr. Sole #1091 Cork Half Sole Brown/Yellow Plugs6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Design

The Dr. Sole half soles have been as good as expected. Nice grip, great durability and a really nice Look.

Dr. Sole #1101 Cork Whole Heel BrownWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort

The heels are very durable and are the perfect mix between grip and comfort.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

A great time with a really cool pair that will always have a place in my rotation.

Written by germanshoeguy
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