6 months of daily riding with this custom Willie's Leathers

badbudz6 days ago
Willie's Handmade Boots EngineerMaryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed Black
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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 less than a day
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Not yet worn

Maker

Willie's Handmade Boots

Model

Engineer

Leather

Last

S4 Flatbox Last

:

S4 Flatbox Last: 7.5

Black overdye custom braided welt stitch

perfect fit

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Willie's Handmade Boots

Order info

Cost: 600 USD

Availability: Custom

Lead Time: 2 months

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Custom
Style
Outdoor Activities
Formal Occasions

It goes with my daily wear and lifestyle outdoor and formal occasion

How did you determine your size?

S4 Flatbox Last: 7.5:
Sized by Maker

Fits perfectly on my last fitting, did some custom stitching too

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from Willie's Handmade BootsTotal cost: 600 USD Lead time: 2 months
Direct Message
Store Visit

Very satisfied with the service from the boot maker which was Willie's Leathers

Use & wear

Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Hot Temperatures
Travel
Leisure
Outdoor Activities
Physical Work
Wet Conditions
Extreme Conditions

I ride my motorcycle on a daily basis in the hot and sunny weather here in the Philippines , mostly going work doing in production so a lot of walking around too

Leather

Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed Black
Patina Process
Durability
Breathability
Color Change
Break-In
Care Routine

I loved how it turned up, started with the black overdye fading into it's original brown and getting it's battle scars from all the walking, riding and shifting gears

Fit

S4 Flatbox Last: 7.5:
Comfort
Toe Box
Heel
Instep
Socks
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Does not hurt as it's a perfect fit

Craftsmanship

Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Hardware
Clicking

Everything feels right but what I like the most is the custom braided welt stitching

Sole & heel

Dr. Sole #1091 Cork Half Sole Black/Yellow Plugs6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Could never go wrong with Dr. Sole , great traction and very classy

Dr. Sole #1101 Full HeelWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

very solid build on the full heel

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

Great value for money, Classy look but does not sacrifice the quality, would definitely get another pair

Written by badbudz
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