Reviews

Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.

A classic heritage boot that is tougher than expected and a veg tan leather that refuses to submit.

White's Semi-Dress in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled Latigo
By UglyJoe • April 6, 2024"These have been my everyday boot, in the sense that they have been used in every aspect of my life. I teach in the sciences, so they have seen office wear, wear in the laboratory as well as in the classroom. I attempt to have 10 000 steps daily, and I’m blessed to live in a location with lots of outdoor trails, so they have seen many miles of hiking. I’ve also used them for working around the house, gardening, and yard care. The boots clean up with a little brushing so well that I can still easily dress them up for more formal occasions in trousers and dress shirts. These are little perfect all-arounders! We had a mild winter this year, so I didn’t get to test these in very wet, snowy, or icy conditions as I would have liked. Other than that, they have risen to every challenge I could throw at them. I wore these nearly 8 hours a day on average for 133 days, just under 75% of possible days in the Dome. I took 934,000 steps, constituting 342 miles walked...."Read the full review
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Back to the Dome in Sagara Cordmasters

Sagara Cordmaster in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt
By offwandered • April 6, 2024"I’ve been wearing them everywhere I go! Dominantly, that’s about 40hrs a week at the shop. Everything from glueing to trimming on customer’s shoes (standing), to altering leather garments (sitting while sewing), and maintaining all of our machines (crawling around!). Beyond work, I’ve been wearing them on walks, errands, seeing family and friends and driving (but just the left boot for that! 😅). Vancouver had an uncharacteristically dry winter season. It felt especially noticeable this year as we have a constant visual reminder (as we can see the ski hills from the city). Beyond the rain, my pair hasn’t seen any snow yet! This felt like a stark contrast from my first year competing (y1), where my boots saw a lot of inclement conditions! Finally, I’ve found them unbearably warm with any slightly thicker socks, but I’m on my feet and moving most of the day...."Read the full review
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Camp boots prove sturdy on the job site and the trail.

Oak Street Bootmakers Camp Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel
By Shawn • April 6, 2024"Primarily on the job as a carpenter, a little hiking...."Read the full review
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Great Escape indeed.

Iron Boots The Great Escape in Guidi Brown Washed Horsebutt
By jacktheenthusiast • April 6, 2024"I have worn my boots near daily. They really are like wearing covers for my feet by maintaining the comfort of being barefoot at home but everywhere I go. They have molded quite nicely to my daily life. I'm a dad. I take my 6 year olds to school, after school events, after school sport activities and weekend sport activities. I work in the city. I commute from the suburbs. I travel sometimes for work and for play. These "Great Escapes" have been a perfect travel companion to either throw in my bag or wear on the plane, train or in the car when I travel. I walk a lot daily either in the city or the suburbs and these boots don't remind me that I'm wearing them...."Read the full review
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