Love the aesthetic and the material, but my feet don’t love the 602 last

bootsandblocksover 1 year ago
Parkhurst The RichmondRust Waxy
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Why I own this

Style

I’ve lusted after a pair of White’s MP for years now and I’ve also wanted to try Parkhurst - The Richmond has a similar aesthetic

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Wet Conditions

I wore these while going about my day to day, nothing outrageous

Leather

Rust Waxy
Patina Process
Care Routine
Color Change
Durability

The leather feels practically indestructible. It just doesn’t care and it develops beautifully. I love the way the waxes redistribute, resulting in some really dramatic changes in color but texturally as well. Care routine consisted of a hose and some brushing. Pretty much zero maintenance.

Fit

Toe Box
Toes Too Roomy
Too Much Volume
Not Satisfied with the Fit

The last is the one thing that kept me from wearing these as much as I would’ve liked. My foot just never really settled in. The wider and slightly longer toe box gave my forefoot just a little more than needed and I prefer a slightly snugger fit.

Craftsmanship

Parkhurst The Richmond

These are gorgeous and I’m disappointed that they weren’t as comfortable

Sole & heel

No complaints about the lug, but the ball to heel angle is a little higher on the left boot, which caused a bit of a pressure point on the heel.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I’d absolutely recommend Parkhurst, but you might want to verify your sizing before taking the plunge. They’re well made and look terrific.

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