Engineers for the rest of your life.

itsnotbriatallApril 3, 2025
  • Unsung Desert Fever DreamMaryam Natural Rovescio Sego Horsebutt
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn 5 months
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    Worn 4 months
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    Worn 3 months
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    Worn 2 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Worn 2 days

    Maker

    Unsung House

    Model

    Desert Fever Dream

    Leather

    Last

    PBD Last

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

    PBD Last: 11.5D

    True to size

    Purchased from

    Standard & Strange

    Use & wear

    Office Work
    Outdoor Activities
    Cold Temperatures
    Hot Temperatures
    Wet Conditions
    Dry Climate
    Travel

    They've been on my feet for everything I've done almost every day for the entire dome. From office to hiking to driving. Rain, mud, sunny days. I really haven't found an activity that these boots don't handle comfortably except maybe airport security.

    Leather

    Maryam Natural Rovescio Sego Horsebutt
    Patina Process
    Care Routine
    Color Change

    The first thing I learned about this leather is that it loves the sun! There is a remarkable and fast darkening of the leather with enough sunlight. I even have tan lines under the straps. That evolution just keeps going as it ages, bringing out some The wild reverse side of the leather on the shafts is another matter entirely. They are crocking monsters and have really gone through some crazy evolution over the six months. For care, this leather seems to like mink oil based conditioners the most. After about the first two months, I conditioned them for the first time and then did so about every 3-5 weeks depending upon sun exposure. And of course brush brush brush.

    Fit

    PBD Last: 11.5DUS Men's Brannock: 11.5D HTB/12 HTT
    Comfort
    Added Insoles
    Length Feels Right
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit

    I bought these boots true to size as recommended by S&S and it was the right move. Unsung provides a leather insert, which I used as I prefer a more snug fit. Not surprisingly with engineers, there was a little heel slip early on but that didn't last long. The last is really a good comfortable wear with no fatigue even during long days with many miles.

    Craftsmanship

    Unsung Desert Fever Dream
    Design
    Construction
    Finishing
    Durability

    The craftsmanship and quality of work by the team at Unsung is as fine as any of the best boot makers in the world. I would be hard pressed to find a single thing to complain about. There is no question that I will be wearing these boots for the rest of my life and with good care they will hold up.

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend

    I feel that I was fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase these boots. They've been a pure pleasure to wear every day for the last six months and will absolutely be in my rotation forever. Thanks so much to Unsung, S&S, and our friend Charlie for giving me the opportunity!

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