Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
The end is nigh…Patina Thunderdome 2024
Viberg Service Boot PCT in Horween Golden Brown Predator RoughoutBy have.boots.will.travel • March 23, 2025"Overall the 2040 has been an awesome boot to break in. I’ve hiked in them up mountains and visited shrines in Japan in ankle deep snow. And they have performed in all conditions. I have only
experienced some heel pain on one occasion after the in initial break in and that was during the aforementioned Japan trip, but I think it was because they got a bit wet and the leather hardened up a bit after drying. And also because of my own anatomy. (Bony bumps on my heels. )
They have been extremely comfortable for the most part and especially now after having been fully broken in...."Read the full review
Halfway broken in!
Nicks x Rose Anvil ND3 in Horween Brown Waxed Flesh & Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy cjelliott • March 22, 2025"These are my daily boots, mainly at work where anything from bleach to carrot cake can end up on them. I manage a bakery/Coffee shop and spend most of my time on bar or making items. The snow in my area often didn't cause any issues with these, they are essentially water resistant with all the wax. They have gone on many dog walks and wooded trails near my home...."Read the full review
Finally decided to get some White's, and I think I need some more..
White's 350 Cruiser in Seidel Red Dog Oil Tan RoughoutBy erikharr • March 17, 2025"My 350 Cruisers been on every day at work in the office (watchmaker). We recently deformalised our dress code which allows me to wear these. Also wear them off work, for long walks on footpaths in rural England or just around home in the garden. I will be wearing them on holidays in a wide range of activities both urban and off track in Northern Norway...."Read the full review
Wait until I buy another pair, and then buy a pair. This brand is another level
K.M.P.T Shoemaker Service Boot in Black KangarooBy prospect_joe • March 12, 2025"I got these last night. The plan is to wear them fairly rarely to the office. Mostly as something more casual than a dress shoe, but black so I can get away with as formal if no one is paying attention...."Read the full review
First thoughts
Unmarked Super Natural Boots Veg Tan in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy leezeppelin • March 11, 2025"Only had a few short walks so far. Other than a bit of heel slip, it’s a very snug fit and surprisingly comfortable...."Read the full review
New boot review
The Last Shoemaker Cigar Time in Tan SuedeBy prospect_joe • March 10, 2025"Worn once. Plan is for office and summer wear...."Read the full review
These 100% US-made boots are going to last me years upon years.
Nicks Handmade Boots 365 Stitchdown MTO in Horween Black ChromexcelBy domestictourist • March 10, 2025"I wear these mostly on soft ground, more than concrete. In a vehicle with them a lot, which might as well be an office considering how little they get scuffed in there. They’ve gotten thoroughly soaked quite a bit, have been through three snows, and gotten muddy a lot. I am wearing them daily and brushing them daily for the first 6 months of wear, and lightly oiling once per month for the first 6 months too...."Read the full review
Favorite boots to date!
Frank's Monkey Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy Thomas_Steed_ • March 9, 2025"I've been using these boots almost daily. I've definitely taken care not to abuse them in any laborious work I've done in them, as I'm not running them in the work dome. Being they are a chromexcel, I waited until the last month of the competition, once I knew the Idaho winter was over, before conditioning with bick 4 to minimize darkening, and allow the natural patina to keep showing through. They've been through miles upon miles of walking, freight work, gym use, office work, snow, mud, and my toe drag the few times I've thrown disc golf in them. In all, they have had a lot of love and been fantastic. Frank's built them like tanks, super supportive, and the best form fit I've got, and the toe box hasn't even really started to flatten yet, but the toe spring is fantastic. Couldn't ask for a better boot in this style...."Read the full review
Great break in experience. Very comfy. Durable.
White's Fire Hybrid in Unknown LeatherBy danjr92 • March 8, 2025"These boots were used extensively during the 2022-2023 fire seasons. Lots of hikes, rugged terrain, hot temperatures, and all kinds of muck...."Read the full review
Cleans up NICE
Thorogood American Heritage 8" Moc Toe in Seidel Trail Crazy HorseBy thwompd • March 8, 2025"For the couple few months I’ve owned them, it has been WONDERFUL. Dirt, dust and scuffs clean off with ease and some brushing. The leather is good and thick, a good firm feel and hold shape well. After getting them good and broke in you can hardly tell they’re on your feet...."Read the full review
They're getting better and better with age!
Parkhurst The Richmond in CF Stead Beaver Fur KuduBy philrowe24 • March 7, 2025"I've worn these in the office, in the manufacturing area of the shop 4-5 days a week at work. Also shopping, sporting events, concerts, hiking, and other indoor events...."Read the full review
Amber Evolution in Reverse
Flame Panda Service Boot in Maryam Natural Horsebutt Overdyed Brown then Black & Maryam Natural Horsebutt RoughoutBy PatinaTechnodrome • March 5, 2025"Just every day honest wear. Well not every day, as I’m double doming..."Read the full review
Update: Still loving these!
Urban Shepherd Scout Charcoal in Waxed Portugese CalfskinBy sbjweyk • March 4, 2025"So I wear these basically doing everything in my life, except work, during the Thunder-dome.
This includes getting groceries, going for walks or short hikes and recently renovating and moving to a new place.
I’ve taken these trough basically every situation I could think of Really wet grass, deep snow, thorny bushes, sand and mud. And they kept my feet dry and safe...."Read the full review
