Bullet Proof Boot

PatinaEnvyabout 1 year ago
Truman Cap Toe BootBlack Oiled Rough Out
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Maker

Truman

Model

Cap Toe Boot

Similar to Truman Service Boot

Leather

Last

79 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11D

79 Last: 11EE

This last size combination fits like a bespoke shoe!

Sole

Purchased from

Truman Boot Co.

More about this item

This is the best fitting / most comfortable fit shoe I’ve ever worn.

Why I own this

Limited Release
Other

I heard Truman Boots described in a YouTube video during the holidays and decided to take a look. I needed to identify a “gift for dad” and the black rough out was available.

How I sized

Compared to Other Lasts
Other
Online Guide

Filling out the online form and communicating my measurements with Truman staff members.

Ordering process

Purchased from Truman Boot Co.Total cost: 480 USD Lead time: About 1 month
Online Store
Customer Service

After finding right size, ordered online in about four clicks.

Use & wear

Leisure
Travel
Office Work
Extreme Conditions
Snow
Wet Conditions

Lite hiking, office work, travel, snow/ice conditions

Leather

Black Oiled Rough Out
Patina Process
Break-In

Break in was a bit weird, to be honest. In the span of two weeks (about 10 wears) went from descent but roomy fit to way too loose then tightened up to perfect tight bespoke fit. Not sure how or why (perhaps from Poron soles?)! Bullet proof black rough out leather doesn’t patina so much as evolves from waxy to nappy to smooth based on wear patterns. Only care routine is to lightly brush dirt and debris from boot after wear.

Fit

Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I am an 11E Brannock, the Truman 11EE is a perfect fit. 79 Last feels like it was created for my foot.

Craftsmanship

Truman Cap Toe Boot
Other
Hardware
Construction

For this boot quality of construction is excellent. Only negative is that it does look like the nails holding the heel in place are rusting.

Sole & heel

Other

Great sole. A bit of overkill for lite office work.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I highly recommend this boot! It is the best quality boot I’ve ever owned. The fit and durability of this boot has me searching for a worthy Truman follow-up. I do want another boot (and look on the Truman site for one almost daily) but know deep down I will never find a better pair than this.

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