Ok so far, with some small issues.

StarWarrior9 months ago
Meermin Derby BootShinki Olive Shell Cordovan
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Maker

Meermin

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Model

Derby Boot

Leather

Last

Hok Last

US Men's Brannock: 9.5E

Hok Last: 9

Sizing is UK

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Stitchdown Premium Discord

Why I own this

Limited Release
Style

I had yet to own any shell that was not from horween so I jumped on these when they came up on the discord marketplace. They were secondhand and unworn so they fit my budget perfectly.

How I sized

Hok Last: 9US Men's Brannock: 9.5E
Online Guide
Community Advice
Brannock Measurements

Took a little risk but after doing some research on the Meermin website I decided they would fit well.

Ordering process

Purchased from Stitchdown Premium DiscordTotal cost: 300 USD Lead time: 5 days
Other

Purchased secondhand but unworn.

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Wet Conditions
Leisure

Worn to run errands and to go to school. Been going on walks, some very light hikes,just chilling. Been my go to footwear as they started to break in.

Leather

Shinki Olive Shell Cordovan
Break-In

The break in process on these was one of the worst I've had but not really because of the leather. The last doesn't work the best for my left foot so when in combination with the shell cordovan the creases on the vamps dug into me a bit. After the breaking really got going, though, the shell softened and is now pretty comfortable and getting better every year.

Fit

Hok Last: 9US Men's Brannock: 9.5E
Instep
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The instep on my left foot caused some real problems with the creasing on the left boot. Other than that the fit is very good. Flex points line up at the ball and toes have plenty of room without swimming in the toe-box.

Craftsmanship

Meermin Derby Boot
Construction
Durability
Stitching

Overall the construction is pretty good. Stitching is fine on the upper. The right boot has developed a squeak, but hopefully it will go away or can be remedied with some talc powder if needed. The home installed sole protectors are working great and the soles overall are quite comfy but sturdy.

Sole & heel

Leather SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Comfort

Very comfortable and broke in very easily. Heels lack a bit of traction compared to full rubber but work well enough for my lifestyle.

Leather And Rubber Combo TopliftWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability

So far extremely durable. The rubber quarter is holding up better than many other combo heels I have on other pairs of shoes.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I would recommend these for anyone if they fit the last. Hard to beat the price for a pair of shell boots.

Written by StarWarrior
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