First dome experience
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Maker
Kiattoko Handmade
Model
El Tippo
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 9E
El Tippo Last: 42E
It’s a custom last and sizing for me, but I’m usually an 8.5e on PNW and this last was made using my measurements while wearing a medium thick sock
Slightly longer because of the pointed toe, and bit wider than my 9e Wesco boss engineer
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Kiattoko Handmade Boots
Order info
Cost: 670 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: 2 months
Use & wear
Used them mostly in my clinic, two outdoor parties, a wedding, and while working on my garage
Leather
It has developed some rolls and crocking mostly and because the weather herein NY has been snowy and cold most winter and I mostly wore it indoors the color didn’t change much. The leather also cleans and holds its shape well so whenever I brush and condition it, it loses the worn look
Fit
The arch isn’t as supportive as my PNW boots but since it’s MTO the fit is perfect. The leather is very stiff even after wearing it for weeks, If I don’t wear it longer than two days or leave it in a part of the house that’s not warm, the leather stiffens up a lot and makes it hard to slip on
Craftsmanship
The boots are unlined, Design is awesome but heels are a bit too tapered, a millimeter more tapered and I wouldn’t have worn this lol. Stitching and workmanship are not the best out of my Indo made boots but it’s good, no complaints. Only complaint I have is the mismatch in the grain, I expected variation but the mismatch in this boot is way too much.
Sole & heel
Comfort and traction with the Cats and aw is awesome, I would definitely opt for it again on future builds
Comfort and traction with the Cats and aw is awesome, I would definitely opt for it again on future builds
Final thoughts
I enjoyed this boot, the design and overall look is versatile. I’m not sure I would go with this kind of leather again for a dome contest since it holds up the shape and quality too well
