A great value for a MTM boot
varnu4 months ago
Sagara Old LegatantMaryam Toscanello Horsebutt
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Leisure
Travel
Outdoor Activities
I wore these out and about quite a bit in the autumn
Leather
Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt
Patina Process
Color Change
I love horse hide, in general, and I'm a fan of Maryam, but I really grew to dislike this coated horsebutt. When the coating rubs off it leaves a buff color underneath that I don't like. No blame to Sagara, but the leather isn't for me. I used shoe cream to restore some evenness to the leather
Fit
Morgan Last: 44.5EUS Men's Brannock: 11D
Instep
Socks
Length Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Too Little Volume
Not Satisfied with the Fit
I'm an 11D on a Brannock and an 11D in Red Wings and in Viberg's 2030 and a 11D in Barrie. I'm usually a 44 in European sizes. My instep is a little high and my foot is a little wide. After sending measurements to Sagara, they suggested a 45D, maybe a 45E if I wanted to err on the side of caution. I got the 45E and it was still pretty narrow. I could only wear them with very thin socks and the facings were still a little stretched out over the instep. If I was ordering again, I'd probably go 45EE? 46E? Not sure, but in this single experience, Sagara runs a little small for those with a high instep.
Craftsmanship
Sagara Old Legatant
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Design
This is a good looking, well constructed boot.
Sole & heel
Durability
Really nice leather sole. I’m not sure what the heel brand Sagara uses, but it’s definitely a little soft.
Final thoughts
Good Value
Hard to find a less expensive boot, built to your specifications that’s still made with good craftsmanship
Written by varnu
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