Veg tan derby boots
Lindtveit9 months ago
Kristian Lindtveit Custom ModelGranberg Veg Tan
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Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
The boots have pretty much been used for most of my activities the past weeks. This included office work, social gatherings, shopping and working in the garage.
Leather
Granberg Veg Tan
Break-In
Color Change
Patina Process
I noticed pretty soon that this pure veg tan leather will change dramatically. There is already creasing and rolling going on, and the leather is starting to change a bit colour. I am still breaking them in, they are still relatively stiff. I cant wait for the thick insole and thick layer of cork filler to deform and match the bottom of my feet.
Fit
Spenlé 2298 Last: 439
Length Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Too Little Volume
The slender toe box is on the limit for me, but as long as they are properly broken in, they are perfect. Instep and heel is perfect out of the box.
Craftsmanship
Kristian Lindtveit Custom Model
Construction is solid. Upper stitching is sharp. Sole stitching is not 100% but not totally bad.
Sole & heel
Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full SoleLess than a day, current sole
Perfect sole for mild climate.
Vibram 430Worn for less than a day, current heel
Same
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
The three row upper stitches with #207 in the middle and #69 on either side is a nice detail. Speed hooks make the boots practical for taking one/off.
Written by Lindtveit
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