Far Above its Weight Class

rey.verdeOctober 13, 2024
  • Urban Wolf Club WinchesterBrown Bovine Leather
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    Worn 10 days

    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

    Order info

    Cost: 150 USD

    Availability: Stock Model

    Lead Time: 25 days

    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 did you choose this item?

    Availability: Stock Model

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

    How did you determine your size?

    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.

    What was the 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 SoleAlmost 2 years, 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 almost 2 years, 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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