Versatile hand-stitched boots with great comfort, evolving color, and solid value for daily wear use

Willie's Handmade Boots Pioneer Lace To ToeBadalassi Carlo Oliva Minerva
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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

Willie's Handmade Boots

Model

Pioneer Lace To Toe

Leather

Last

S4 Flatbox Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5E

S4 Flatbox Last: 10.5E

Fits roomy for my wide feet, overall great boots.

Sole

Purchased from

Willie's Handmade Boots

Order info

Availability: Custom

Lead Time: 5 months

More about this item

This version of Willies lace to toe boots he named as Pioneer boots. I am interested in Badalassi leather for its nice color transformation as it ages.

Use & wear

Travel
Cold Temperatures
Office Work
Hot Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Humid Climate
Snow

I have used this pair for office outfit paired with chinos and sports coat. The pair has also seen dry weather, humid and hot in the city of Manila as well as cold and snow in Washington DC. I did a walking tour (11km) in and around Washington DC with this pair.

Leather

Badalassi Carlo Oliva Minerva
Break-In
Color Change
Patina Process

Break in was quick, with thinner sole it flexes easily with my feet. I love the color change from a bright olive green to more muted brownish green now.

Fit

S4 Flatbox Last: 10.5EUS Men's Brannock: 10.5E
Toe Box
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Toes Too Roomy

I love Willie’s Leathers S4 last for my wide feet, the toebox is roomy. The sole and heel are great for my arches although can get painful as I have flat foot (low arch). I am considering adding arch support insole.

Craftsmanship

Willie's Handmade Boots Pioneer Lace To Toe
Design
Construction
Finishing
Stitching

Craftsmanship is great and I still cannot believe this pair is made by hand, handstitched at Willies Leathers.

Sole & heel

Traction
Comfort

Traction is great and can be used for walking on gravel, concrete or earth pavement.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I would highly recommend Willies Leathers for your boots, they make great value boots. I am looking forward and waiting for new boots design from Willies.

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