Traditional design with a rugged soul (sole)

LimmerGuy4 months ago
Peter limmer & Sons Custom HaferlschuhSeidel Steel Gray Crazy Horse
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Why I own this

Style

Style historically built by Peter Limmer & Sons

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Physical Work
Leisure
Travel
Wet Conditions
Snow
Cold Temperatures

These shoes quickly became everyday favorites. From long days in the boots shop, shoveling snow during the New England winter, walking the muddy hills of Derbyshire and to the streets of London. I have been comfortable is all of these environments.

Leather

Seidel Steel Gray Crazy Horse
Care Routine
Durability
Color Change
Break-In

They were comfortable from the start. I had like the elephant gray color from the begin, but as it broke in, and creases developed I liked it even more. In the last few months as the really started absorbing the condition the leather darkened nicely. I veered from my normal conditioner of Limmer Grease and used Seigel Saddlery’s leather balm (tallow,5% bees was, lavender oil) and really liked the effect. For the final photo shoot I chose a Pure Polish conditioner. The surface of the Crazy horse did take on a little bit of dust and dirty from the shop, but brushed out nicely before conditioning.

Fit

Munson Last: 9.5EUS Men's Brannock: 9.5E
Arch
Toe Box
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I have been a big fan of the Munson last for some time. They tend about half to a full size bigger than the brannock measurement. The asymmetric toe box works well and the arch is strong. I personally love the 15oz veg insole with zero cushion, it breaks I so nicely to your foot.

Craftsmanship

Peter limmer & Sons Custom Haferlschuh
Durability
Design
Construction
Lining

A simple, traditional minimalist design with few parts and few seams.

Sole & heel

Vibram 100 Montagna Lug Full Sole BlackLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

The Vibram montagna is the gold standard for traction and durability.

Vibram 100Worn for less than a day, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

The Vibram 100 is the gold standard for traction and durability.

Final thoughts

These will continue the stay in heavy rotation following the thunderdome. I look forward to seeing them become even better in the years to come.

Written by LimmerGuy
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