Crazy good proportions. They look so sporty to my eye

brunizam6 days ago
Sandmann QuartermasterBrown+swade

Maker

Sandmann

Model

Quartermaster

Leather

Last

Unknown Last

US Men's Brannock: 12C HTB/11.5 HTT

Unknown Last: 46C/D

Sole

Purchased from

Gasoline Alley

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow

Thought there is no real a gusseted tong, fact that almost swayed me from them i had no leaks in the boot in snow. Probably because i tie them tight or i was just lucky. Descent grip not great but enough i feel in control. Soles look great and suit the vibe great

Leather

Brown+swade
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Breathability

Leather feels thin but dense. It is a calf and it is really nice. The cuts that usually go deep do just surface cuts that end up way less then on usual steerhide. Really soft and comfortable leather. Im used to harder stuff from redwing so this was something of a leap from my comfort zone and it didn’t disappoint. They feel really solid. Insole and chassis feel great. I used Redwing leather cream on them 3 times and Sapphire renovatur once. Leather has burnishing so that somewhat got scraped away with ware giving it a cool look. With conditioner it gets darker and less worn looking. Great leather, feels luxurious. I do wish i knew where it came from

Fit

Unknown Last: 46C/DUS Men's Brannock: 12C HTB/11.5 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I wore merino sport Falke socks. Great fit in those. There is surprisingly good toe space though the look of them looks narrow. They are quite comfortable. Arch feels supported ok. No crazy logger stuff but also the feet don’t slide down as they do in some higher heel boots. My low instem is maxing the minimum of what they can allow. Lace to toe is a great thing as i can really well adjust them and get them hod on my feet. I was not sure was i in the right position in first time i tried them but now i see it is perfect after they broke in.

Craftsmanship

Sandmann Quartermaster
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining

Really well dome. I would say it is nicer stitching than Redvings but not so straight as Viberg. I do appreciate the contrast stitching. Really nice boots. They do feel european and i really like that. Lining did color my socks on first few wares. After it was good.

Sole & heel

Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Unknown rubber but it grips well. It is nicely squishy but it seems to be long lasting. Design of half sole suits this boots perfectly. Leather part has beautiful grain and it held up great.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

This year it was 2 for 2 for me. Great fitting boots that suit my style effortlessly. I wanted to get those boots for few years but i never found this color variation in my size. This year i finally did. Im glad i waited for the ones i wanted

Written by brunizam
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