Great Boot, Great Leather, Great Price -The Nelson By Prof Barnet

bconner211212 days ago
Prof Barnets Nelson BootsConceria Il Ponte Horse Butt

Maker

Prof Barnets

Model

Nelson Boots

Leather

Last

Unknown Last

Unknown Last: 43.5D

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Prof Barnets

Order info

Cost: 485 USD

Availability: Custom

Lead Time: 3 months

More about this item

Prof Barnett had a limited availability of leather to two pair. I placed an order within 2 hours of the drop. I drew up the plan to use reverse side on the shaft and the front side on the rest of the boot (heel counter and vamp). I hope to wear these and bring the reverse side closer to black and take the front side closer to a green. Wearing these to work indoors and outdoors as well on the weekends.

Use & wear

Snow
Wet Conditions
Office Work
Leisure

Football Games, Nights Out, Some Travel, lots of Snow and Rain, Grocery Store….

Leather

Conceria Il Ponte Horse Butt
Color Change
Care Routine

Brushing after every wear and Bic 4 about 3 times during the competition. This leather held up even better than I thought originally. I was hoping for the smooth side to start a green tint. This happened, but there is definitely more to come in that regard. Ok I’m going to level….this leather smells, like fish a little.

Fit

Unknown Last: 43.5D
Comfort
Toe Box
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The last fits great for me I have subsequently bought another Nelson in Seidel leather since the competition started. It is a low profile last in the toe and vamp area. I gave Prof Barnett all my measurements and the fit is snug just like I like it.

Craftsmanship

Prof Barnets Nelson Boots
Finishing
Stitching
Clicking

When I received the boot I was immediately drawn to the sole edging around the waist. Almost artwork. The stitching is by hand and the build overall is an A+. The smooth / reverse combo was clicked perfectly.

Sole & heel

Dr. Sole #1090 Supergrip Half Sole Black/Yellow Plugs7 months, current sole
Comfort
Traction

Comfort and traction were great no complaints. Only negative might be the bend upward in the ball area. Might just be a boot design??

Dr Sole 1230 Supergrip Half Heel Black/YellowWorn for 7 months, current heel
Other

I could have gone with one less leather heel stack because the Dr Sole heel is pretty thick.

Final thoughts

Good Value
Would Recommend

Highly recommend the builder and the Nelson Boot. I want to try different combos and definitely with a full sole. Also can’t beat the price for handmade.

Written by bconner2112
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