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.
Good, bad and ugly
Wesco Boss Engineer Boot in Burgundy DomainBy Mobeeenzeee • April 4, 2026"I mainly wore the boots while working in the office, and occasionally for walks in the park...."Read the full review
Everyone should own a pair of boots made by Kiri Skuce
Skuce Shoes Villeray Boot in Shellcordovan Metta Catharina Natural HorsebuttBy ahuebner • April 4, 2026"Walked about 500 miles total in these on mostly concrete/asphalt and they held up better than anything else in the closet. And because they were made to measure, the fit was absolutely on point and made this incredibly comfortable. Kiri makes some of the best boots in the hobby and the way these things settled in over time is a testament to her designing things not necessarily for how they will look new, but rather how they will look over time...."Read the full review
Really fun experience wearing engineer boots for the first time and using them for my first Dome!
Briselblack The Keeper 'Type 3' Engineer Boots in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed OxbloodBy notyourordinaryfade • April 4, 2026"I wear my boots every day during the competition. I need to wear boots because the weather is very unpredictable in Indonesia, because my job requires me to move to 2 to 3 places every day, so wearing boots is the right choice because when it rains I don't have to worry. On the weekend I still wear these boots because they are very comfortable to wear and engineer boots are very easy to wear...."Read the full review
Hand waxing looks great over time!
Iron Boots Boondockers in Seidel Crust Double Shot ReverseBy ahuebner • April 4, 2026"About 12,000 steps a day were taken every other day. Mostly street miles. Also came with me to Taiwan, London, and several states over the course of the past 6 months. The wax seemed to move around and settle into certain areas at the expense of other areas. Was a lot of fun seeing them evolve...."Read the full review
Best boot for your buck
Nicks MTO in Seidel 1964 Brown RoughoutBy Rustywrench77 • April 4, 2026"Maintenance and engineering in a million square foot hospital...."Read the full review
Great boots.
Role Club Lace to Toe in Horween Navy ChromexcelBy lee.goodson • April 4, 2026"It’s important to realize that I LOVE CXL. Navy VXL may be my favorite leather. So I am biased. I feel like the break in time was minimal. I was able to wear them all day 12+ hours of wear (mostly standing) immediately. There was some initial soreness, as with any new shoes, but it was manageable. Navy CXL ages amazingly. It gains a rich depth over time, like looking into deep but clear water. There are layers to the color. It scuffs nicely. And it bounces back with very little work, a little leather cream and they look great. The shift in color over time isn’t drastic, it’s more subtle you notice the change, they seem to glow a little, but you will always see a pair of blue boots.
We all talk about how much better the leather looks with wear, I think Navy CXL demonstrates this feature of leather better than any other...."Read the full review
A “Waxed Flesh Moc” - Chance Taken…Goal Achieved.
Fortis Moc Toe in Horween Java Waxed FleshBy bconner2112 • April 4, 2026"Originally wore to work (office) with jeans and khakis. Started wearing them on long walks and trail hiking (flat… it’s Texas). Converted to mainly walking and trails 1/3 the way through...."Read the full review
Great Boot, Great Leather, Great Price -The Nelson By Prof Barnet
Prof Barnets Nelson Boots in Conceria Cloe Black HorsebuttBy bconner2112 • April 4, 2026"Football Games, Nights Out, Some Travel, lots of Snow and Rain, Grocery Store…...."Read the full review
Some of the best boots that I have ever had the pleasure of wearing!!
White's Bounty Hunter in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled LatigoBy yorkpahomes • April 4, 2026"Over the last 6 months I wore these boots daily only missing 4 days. Jazz concerts, folk concerts, 2 trips to New York City, office work, farm tours, moved a house, moved my woodshop, wore them in the shop, holes, funerals, parties, naps, and the list goes on. They have brave the elements of a very harsh winter where snowshoes were needed to traverse the ice and get aroundy property. These boots have seen a lot and continue to serve me well...."Read the full review
Unglazed natty Horween shell selected for its patina potential... it did not disappoint.
DELASSUS LEATHER V42 in Horween Unglazed Natural Shell CordovanBy joeldelassus • April 4, 2026"Pocket polished...."Read the full review
Compelled to be Domed
Nicks Ivan Boot in Horween Light Natural DublinBy GTOby04 • April 4, 2026"This pair made for a great casual boot, fitting in smartly with my time away from work. They’ve spent most of their life indoors, away from the harsh elements. Most of all they’ve become a comfortable old friend, always dependable to be ready for daily life...."Read the full review
Incredible boots from great folks
Unsung U 22-2 Engineer Boot in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed BlackBy bankrobber • April 3, 2026"“Just put them on and forget about it” has been my motto with these boots for the last 6 months. Rain, mud, dry, wet, hot, cold, whatever — these will do it all and feel great on your feet while you do it. They are surprisingly easy to wear with almost everything — a real testament to the design and craftsmanship of the folks at Unsung...."Read the full review
Business Builders
Unsung House Desert Fever Dream in Maryam Toscanello Rovescio Sego HorsebuttBy Bossa • April 3, 2026"By the time the dome was happening, I had just started my first, small restaurant. What a whirlwind! These boots have seen everything. The dome itself was a way for me to take some time and slow down a little. Sitting for a quick 5 minute break and appreciating the beauty of these boots was always a real treat. The boots have mostly been worn indoors on concrete floors. Speaking from the USA Northeastern region, they did see quite a bit of use this winter. From shoveling snow to salting parking lots, I’m surprised they’ve made it through with hardly any water or salt marks. These boots have made it through days of grocery shopping, prepping food, hours of service, overnight hauls, testing recipes, scrubbing floors, climbing ladders, and taking out garbage. On the nice days that I didn’t work, I liked to sit outside for a few hours in the sun by a little campfire. This has been a dome to remember!..."Read the full review
Clinch does not disappoint
Clinch Engineer Boots 11-Inch Height in Natural HorsebuttBy bankrobber • April 3, 2026"I wore these without caution to the types of activities I might end up doing — I other words, these are boots and I treat them as such. From going to the store, to working, to just grabbing something to put on my feet, these were great for whatever...."Read the full review
