Reviews
Read Service Boot reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
11 reviews
Great Service Boot
Truman Service Boot in Horween Autumn CypressBy jp0319 • February 6, 2025"I love the look of this boot, it’s just a classic service boot look. Quality is great no issues with defects...."Read the full review
Beyond expectations! More people need to know about Truman Boot 👊🏼👌🏼
Truman Plain Toe Boot in Sesame Double ShotBy patrick_teana • April 6, 2025"I love the design of this boot. It looks like a classic service boot. I like that the shaft is only 6 inches tall. This makes for everyday comfort. No extra tongue fold. I stated before I have not cleaned these boots once. I think with some saddle soap and some conditioner they would clean up and look almost new. The stitching has held up perfectly. No loose threads, etc...."Read the full review
Patience = patina perfection
Truman Plain Toe Boot in Sesame Double ShotBy 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
Tough waxed leather that became supple and incredibly comfortable over time!
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Cellardoor • April 5, 2025"Finishing is good on this pair...."Read the full review
Leather is thiccc. Probably better for a saddle though.
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Gallun leathers Cognac Horse RumpBy nomoresayswife • April 2, 2025"Outstanding construction...."Read the full review
The heel broke away from the upper
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Guidi Navy Reverse HorsebuttBy justinmcgustin • December 17, 2024"Design is good. Finishing is meh, basic. Build quality is bad. The heel should not pull away from the upper...."Read the full review
Love these boots.
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Gallun Cognac Horse RumpBy woutvafan • April 5, 2025"No issues with craftsmanship. Held up well...."Read the full review
Attractive, easy to style, and hard wearing
Truman Cap Toe Boot in C.F. Stead Snuff Waxy Commander SuedeBy franklynne • April 6, 2025"I am a fan of Truman boots and find them well constructed and finished.
These boots were factory seconds and there are some expected issues in terms of stitching and finish...."Read the full review
Jack of All Trades
Truman Service Boot in Seidel Bay Double ShotBy dandandan • April 4, 2024"I love the look of these boots. The finishing was perfect. No complaints at all..."Read the full review
