An unexpected lottery win turns into a best friend

RoosAndBeaversover 1 year ago
NF Bootmaker Milton BootMaryam Asphalt Waxed Horsebutt
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Use & wear

Office Work
Snow
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Wet Conditions

Mostly day to day wear in Toronto which means any combination of weather. Wore them for work and with clients. Wore them to ride bikes.

Leather

Maryam Asphalt Waxed Horsebutt
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Color Change

The break-in was remarkably easy. No real issues I can recall. The leather has aged extremely well and absolutely changed with time. A grey/green/brown to start has now turned into a deep brown which can still deceive depending on the light. Relatively frequent brushing and a couple of conditions.

Fit

Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Like a MFing glove. I suspect people would suggest they are a smidge too small but I really love they way they feel.

Craftsmanship

NF Bootmaker Milton Boot

Absolutely too notch. Incredible attention to detail. Held up remarkably well. The leather feels so good and the boot is so sturdy.

Sole & heel

Durability
Design
Traction

Sole seems to have enough grip, could be a little grippier. Love the colour as it adds a nice flourish. The outside heel has worn disproportionately but that happens with all my footwear. It's worn slower than Ridgeway but faster than Danite.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

These boots have been exactly what I was hoping for. I still get joy every time I put them on and telling the story about them equally intrigues and baffles non-boot people. Seeing the rolls develop has been an absolute treat.

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