Far Above its Weight Class

rey.verde10 months ago
Urban Wolf Club WinchesterBrown Bovine Leather
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Maker

Urban Wolf Club

Model

Winchester

Leather

Last

Unknown Last

US Men's Brannock: 9.5E HTB/9 HTT

Unknown Last: 9EE

Locked in feel with insole. Wider at ankle, good fit.

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Urban Wolf Club

More about this item

Urban Wolf Club's Chelsea boot made from local domestic leathers and rubber. Unknown tannery but excited to support a small maker.

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

Works with my office job and outdoor hobbies. Haven't owned Chelsea's before. Wanted to support a small maker.

How I sized

Unknown Last: 9EEUS Men's Brannock: 9.5E HTB/9 HTT

I chose my usual boot size. The fit is good although my skinny ankles make all boots feel wide at the opening.

Ordering process

Purchased from Urban Wolf ClubTotal cost: 150 USD Lead time: 25 days

Easy to order online via PayPal. Took several weeks to arrive because they are MTO model and requires customs inspection.

Use & wear

Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Cold Temperatures
Dry Climate

I have an office job but enjoy outdoor hobbies. It's starting to get colder here but the snow hasn't arrived.

Leather

Brown Bovine Leather
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In

I was pleasantly surprised at the tight break and rolls. The break in process was minimal as it's quite pliable. Being a laceless boot it's a bit tight but starting to stretch to my movements.

Fit

Unknown Last: 9EEUS Men's Brannock: 9.5E HTB/9 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I don't know which lasts they use or their names. However their Chelsea boot last is comfortable. There is no Arch, but I have a high arch so I don't need one. The toe box is wide at EE. There is a good amount of volume as well. I have a slightly higher InStep so there is a tiny bit of tightness there, being a laceless boot I expected that and it's a good thing since they will stretch a little bit.

Craftsmanship

Urban Wolf Club Winchester
Design
Construction
Finishing
Lining
Hardware
Clicking
Stitching

A simple design, but elegant. The finishing is high quality, the welt joins are very clean, low SPI in the welt - high SPI in the uppers. Lining is a good quality leather is a good thickness and smells nice. The rubber hardware used is quality.

Sole & heel

Mini Lug SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Comfort
Design
Traction

I quite like the appearance and the brass nails. The heel seems to be wearing a bit fast, but I do walk on gravel trails so that can be quite hard on them. The traction is good comfort is acceptable, I didn't expect Uber comfort from rubber but not bad.

Block HeelWorn for less than a day, current heel

Good, nothing of note. Standard block heel

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I was pleasantly surprised at almost every aspect, especially for the price. I came in with positive expectations since all of the few reviews I read were very positive, and these blew them away above and beyond. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Written by rey.verde
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