Monkey Boot

The Monkey Boot pattern draws heavily from the Clinch Gary boot, which itself represents a modern interpretation of the traditional monkey boot style. The original monkey boot originated in Czechoslovakia as military footwear. Traditional monkey boots feature military styling with leather uppers rising to the ankle, surrounded by leather trim, and distinctive tractor tire soles leaving teeth-like patterns along the edge.

Willie's Handmade Boots maintains traditional bootmaking techniques in their production. The company handlasts, handwelts, and handstitches soles, following older construction methods rather than modern mechanized processes. Each boot uses premium threads and brass hardware throughout construction.

The insole differs from typical vegetable-tanned leather slabs, instead using a pebbled softer leather that is non-removable. Construction quality features clean stitching and edge finishing. Willie's avoids synthetic materials in their builds, focusing on leather and traditional components. Premium cotton laces are supplied with each pair.

The Monkey Boot is available in several Horween leather options. Black Chromexcel provides durability and develops characteristic grain breaks through wear. Natural Latigo showcases the natural appearance of the leather material and develops a distinct patina. Moc Latigo offers an alternative surface texture while retaining Latigo characteristics.

Outsole options include leather soles with glued topy rubber layers for added traction, as well as Dr. Sole Offwhite Halfsole and Heel combinations that provide grip while maintaining period-appropriate aesthetics. The made-to-order model allows customers to specify leather and outsole combinations according to individual preferences.