These were my everyday casual boots. They didn’t see anything extreme, just office work and weekend activities.
Super comfortable and soft leather. I love how much they darkened even with just minimal wear
The Elston last is by far my best fitting last. I love the room in the toe box. I have pizza shaped feet (toes are the widest part) and this last worked great.
No issues at all with the craftsmanship. I didn’t push these boots hard at all, but I think they could definitely take some abuse.
Here’s wear I didn’t love these boots. I think the combination of the thin midsole and very hard Dainite heel made the heel area of these boots quite uncomfortable after a long day. Zero shock absorption in the heel. Not great to walk or stand in for more than a few hours
I love the last and the leather, but I found the heel of these boots uncomfortable. Very hard underfoot only in the heel area. On days where I had to stand or walk a lot, I avoided these boots so they did not get as much wear as I hoped. I also had issues with the sock liner / heel pad. The transition between the sock liner and the insole created a hard pressure point on my foot that never really went away. I’m thinking of getting these resoled with a thicker midsole and softer sole to help the comfort. The roomy toe box of the Elston last is these boot’s saving grace