By erikharr • March 17, 2025"My first experience with roughout has been a pleasure. Love the the warm colour on this leather. Having seen some great patina evolve on other people boots in same leather makes me hopeful about my own journey! My wear pattern is not ideal for quick patination, but I'll get there with time.
Leather cleans up well with a stiff bristle brush. I've applied Saphir Renovateur on the inside to help with the break-in and Saphir super invulner spray on the outside for water and stain resistance. The break-in has been easy, the 55 last was a good fit for my wide forefoot and narrow midfoot/heel. I could have gone up a size in width from D to E, but fit is comfortable.
After wear I fold the half gusseted tongue down the front to help with drying. Roughout is very tough and seems highly resistant to scratches, great feature as I often walk through brambles, bushes or kick into sticks. First pair of boots with an unstructured toe, excited see how this slowly collapses and take a shape over time...."Read the full review
