Monkey style

Civil20109 months ago
Jakkrabbits 7-Inch Tamarin BootsShinki Black Teacore Horsebutt
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Maker

Jakkrabbits

Model

7-Inch Tamarin Boots

Leather

Last

Mandrill Last

US Men's Brannock: 6.5EE HTB/10 HTT

Mandrill Last: 40EE

Fits perfectly

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Jakkrabbits Bootmaker

More about this item

Reverse Chamois leather at vamp and heel counter

Why I own this

Custom
Style

I went with this style from Jakkrabbit Boots because of it’s similarity to Monkey boots and service boots. Its a blend, with Tamarin boots having different panels like service boots but has lace to toe like monkey boot.

How I sized

Mandrill Last: 40EEUS Men's Brannock: 6.5EE HTB/10 HTT
Sized by Maker

I sent in my foot measurement and Jakkrabbit sized it accordingly. They got it right on the money.

Ordering process

Purchased from Jakkrabbits BootmakerTotal cost: 509 USD Lead time: 3 months
Online Store

It was super easy. The website had all the options for articles, last, leather, sole, etc…even for different colors for stitching.

Use & wear

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

I have worn them to work almost everyday. I work in the office and occasionally go to the field. I work for a school district so when I go out, I walk the the campus and can be anywhere from 1/4 mile to several miles.

Leather

Shinki Black Teacore Horsebutt
Break-In

I am still in the break in phase. The leather is feels really nice but the I have Horween Reverse Chamois for the tongue and the gusset has been rubbing my ankle bone a bit. Trying to to adjust my laces and condition the gusset folds to see if it soften up.

Fit

Mandrill Last: 40EEUS Men's Brannock: 6.5EE HTB/10 HTT
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The sizing is perfect, length and width are right on.

Craftsmanship

Jakkrabbits 7-Inch Tamarin Boots

The hand stitching is quality workmanship. All around a very nice boot constructed by hand

Sole & heel

Dr. Sole #1090 Supergrip Half Sole Black/Gray PlugsLess than a day, current sole
Design

The soles are not bad, makes some noise when walking on wood/tile floors.

Dr. SoleWorn for less than a day, current heel
Design

Not bad, I like Vibram better though

Final thoughts

The construction of the boots are amazing, the hand stitching is on point. Jakkrabbits did a great job with the sizing after providing them with my measurements.

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