By patrick_teana • December 28, 2024"I found out about this competition late in the game. I wasn’t ready to commit to $600-$800 for some of the other Pacific Northwest boot brands. I selected these boots on a whim because of the price and color. They were $410.
My honest assessment is I can’t imagine how a $600-$800 boot could be more comfortable or better built than these. The leather thickness is just about perfect. It is both supple and durable. The stitching on these boots is flawless. I could not find one stitch out of place.
I’m not a big guy, so I can’t really detect any sole wear at this point. The shape of the last and the geometry of the heel to sole seems about perfect. I don’t feel like I’m leaning back or leaning forward.
These are definitely everything I could have desired and more for $410. I really just wanted a good pair of boots that I didn’t really need to think about. Just lace them up, and go to work and appreciate them as they age.
I honestly didn’t really know the term patina until this competition 😆. Participating here has been enjoyable as it has allowed me to pause and analyze the boots every now and then.
Great competition! Thanks to Stitchdown for putting it on 👌🏼..."Read the full review
