Double Stitchdown, one piece upper

These were a late entry for a double dome, and while I didn’t where them as often as dome shoes, they did see a lot of days in the shop and abound town during the winter. The Dr. Sole outsole limited there outdoor use during the often iced winter months. They were a comfortable work shop shop and transitioned well to casual trips to the city.

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.

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.

This is striped down version of a Limmer hiking boot: only upper, lining and tongue makeup the upper, just three pieces of leather; no scree collar and no ankle padding. I also like the look and durability of the double row of stitching .

A hard wearing outsole, but limited traction and slick on ice. The cream color does look good with the gray Crazy Horse.

Nice looking firm sole, but limited traction and slick on ice

These have been fun the wear and will probably pass them on the someone else for many more years of use.