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The best boots I've ever worn.

Hayduke7 months ago
Frank's Boots The PatriotSeidel Walnut Oil Tan & Black Roughout Work Leather
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Maker

Frank's Boots

Model

The Patriot

Leather

Black Roughout Work Leather

Made for Frank's Boots

Seidel Walnut Oil Tan

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11E

55 Last: 10E

Fits well. The arch support is great

Sole

Vibram 100 Montagna Lug Full Sole Black

Purchased from

Frank's Boots

More about this item

These are smooth upper walnut and rough out black lower

Why I own this

Limited Release

I wanted another PNW boot badly and this was the best deal in American footwear going. I love the look. I needed something I can wear all day at work. I also use them mushroom hunting all year long.

How I sized

55 Last: 10EUS Men's Brannock: 11E
Other

I called Franks and spoke with Victoria. She graciously helped me get my size over the phone.

Ordering process

Purchased from Frank's BootsTotal cost: 420 USD Lead time: 7 days
Customer Service

Flawless. I had my boots in a week. Amazing customer service.

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Hot Temperatures

I use my boots every day at my retail job. I'm on concrete all day and I find that these boots are comfortable. I also use my boots for mushroom hunting and I spend a lot of time in the woods.

Leather

Seidel Walnut Oil Tan
Break-In
Care Routine
Patina Process

This leather broke in very easily. I have been rough on it, and it shows some scuffing, but it's really resilient. I rush them after every wear. I have only conditioned them once with bick 4. The bick 4 is awesome stuff. The walnut leather looks better every day.

Black Roughout Work Leather
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In

The black roughout leather is extremely easy to care for. It's super resilient. I brush it every day. I have not conditioned it at all. I have used a suede brush to revive the knap. I have also used a suede rubber cleaning brush. It takes a lot of dirt off of the lowers. Easy break in

Fit

55 Last: 10EUS Men's Brannock: 11E
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The 55 last saved my feet. I had bad heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. The high arch relieved my pain almost immediately. I have almost stopped wearing all of my other boots. The boot fits extremely well. It feels like a leather slipper. The toe box is roomy enough. I had no heel slip. I wear thick wool socks.

Craftsmanship

Frank's Boots The Patriot

Franks makes the best boots in the world. I'm in love with the classic logger design. I find it very comfortable for all of my activities. The construction is second to none. USA made. Very durable. The stitching is perfect. Clicking is good. The hardware is holding up great.

Sole & heel

Awesome lug sole. Very durable. Great traction.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I love these Patriots so much I'm saving for a pair of custom Franks. I'm a Frank's guy for life.

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