Wait until I buy another pair, and then buy a pair. This brand is another level

prospect_joe5 months ago
K.M.P.T Shoemaker Service BootBlack Kangaroo
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Maker

K.M.P.T Shoemaker

Model

Service Boot

Leather

Last

SWS-1 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5D

SWS-1 Last: 10.5E

Went by a foot tracing--told me to do a UK 11. Then said something to the effect of, "wait this last is very generous go with a 10.5"

Purchased from

Kmpt Studio

More about this item

For all the boots in my collection, I'd put this pair among Ichigo Ichie and Gaziano & Girling for the quality of craftsmanship, comfort, and last. But this pair was $350 shipped (overnight). There is nothing in this price range that's even close. There wouldn't be anything close in the price range at $550. These are truly impressive boots. I'll be back for many more.

Use & wear

Office Work

I got these last night. The plan is to wear them fairly rarely to the office. Mostly as something more casual than a dress shoe, but black so I can get away with as formal if no one is paying attention.

Leather

Black Kangaroo

It's brand new. They polished it at the factory to a high shine. It looks great. The creasing is more *creasing* than rolls like my grant stone pairs in kangaroo. But, like all kangaroo it is extremely supple and instantly comfortable.

Fit

SWS-1 Last: 10.5EUS Men's Brannock: 11.5D
Comfort
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

This last is definitely generous. I might have been able to go down even further. But it's narrow and supportive at the waist and heel and generous at the forefoot. Extremely comfortable. There is a mild amount of arch support

Craftsmanship

K.M.P.T Shoemaker Service Boot
Construction
Design

The craftsmanship on this boot is top notch. Everything is extremely clean.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

The only pairs in my collection that compete with these are from Ichigo Ichie and Gaziano & Girling. These are truly impressive boots. There just aren't other makers with this same level of craftsmanship making quality, comfortable lasts. But, these were $350 shipped overnight. There's nothing that can compete with them in that price range. Even double that price range they find VERY FEW competitors. Last night I found myself looking through my closet to see what I could sell and replace with pairs from KMPT. They're that good. Speaking of, anyone want a pair of stow boots?

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