This roundup is BIG. Biggest we can remember in a while. Hail Summer! New leathers from Red Wing, Nicks, and White’s; new collabs from Engineered Garments and Leffot, revived and restocked models at Division Road, Grant Stone, and Meermin, and an expansive footwear sale from Standard and Strange with a bunch of one-off models. BIG.
You’ll find all previous roundups collected here.
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Division Road x White’s Boots 350 Cruiser in Natural CXL: $800
A DR classic indeed: these and the below are the same specs as Division Road’s first-ever collab with White’s Boots. And boy do they they hold up. Natty CXL, White’s 55 last, and a big ol’ commando half-sole make a boot that’s ready to do the stuff, and look better for it.
Division Road x White’s Boots 350 Logger in Black CXL: $800
The other throwback/now here again makeup swaps the natural CXL for black, and pops a toe-cap on them. Beasts!
Red Wing Classic Moc in Olive Mohave: $300
By now, it’s probably safe to assume you know the details of Red Wing’s classic moc: 360˚ flat welt, white wedge sole, 6″ height (usually), chunky 23 last. Still, Red Wing has been expanding their leathers and styles, the latest addition being this olive Mohave, a greenish brownish roughout which breaks from their predilection for orange and red undertones on upper leathers.
White’s Perry Moc Toe in Copper: $340
White’s is getting in it that too with their new Copper Perry. One sneaky change here is that the Copper colorway has three speedhooks rather than the two on other Perry leathers. We don’t know a ton about this leather, but judging by the pictures it’s got some shine too it, as well as at least a hint of pull-up you can see on the heel counter. Aesthetically it’s rather similar to something like Double Shot, only on a straight chrome tannage instead of a veg retan. This is certainly the leather option that comes closest to what you’ll find on the Perry Select, albeit with a synthetic heel counter rather and composite shank rather than the leather counter and OG White’s leather shank in select. All that said we’ve still got a 360˚ storm welt, Cristy wedge, and veg-tan insole—definitely one to check out if you’re looking at moc toes.
Nicks Moc Toe Wedge in Tobacco Double Stuffed: $739 (Made to Order)
Okay. Third and final moc + leather, also very strong: Nick’s limited-run wedge in an exclusive Wickett & Craig Tobacco Double Stuffed. This run is tweaked slightly to be even softer than a leather that’s already hot stuffed with a ridiculous amount of waxes and oils, which also makes it easier to sew the apron stitch on the moc toe. The options are reigned in somewhat but still quite broad, with a choice of toe structure, hardware configuration and color, top style, pull loop, outsole, and lastly (but perhaps first in our hearts) a Thurman option.
Wesco, Rolling Dub, and More in Standard & Strange’s Scratch and Dent Sale
One-off samples, try-ons, and other stuff that got nicked or dinged along the way are on hot hot sale at S&S right now. There’s even a Clinch pair or two. Stock’s about 30 deep…for now.
Engineered Garments x Tricker’s Hand Sewn Derby in Gold: $640
Engineered Garments is staying on the Put It On a Wedge Sole™ train in their revived, highly funky Tricker’s collab, a split toed (also sprung toed) four-eye, split-toe derby on a Vibram Morflex wedge. There’s a 360˚ split welt, tan uppers, and tonal laces. Clean, contrasty, and did we mention the toe spring?
Engineered Garments x Tricker’s Hand Sewn Derby in Black: $640
They’re also available in black.
Leffot x Rancourt Ivy Loafer in Color 8 Shell: $895 (Pre-order)
Leffot x Rancourt shell has been moving steadily along since the original anniversary models. The Ivy Loafer is essentially a beefroll without the strap, here built with a true moccasin construction and a single leather outsole…
Leffot x Rancourt Bit Ivy in Color 8 Shell: $895 (Pre-order)
…while the Bit Ivy is identical right down to the 114 last except that (big shocker coming up) it adds a strap and horse bit.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Natural Waxed Commander: $360
Grant Stone has restocked a number of their most popular makeups, including some perennially strong upper options for the Diesel boot. That includes some C.F. Stead Waxy Commander models which come in near the top of that list. The natural is paired with a micro stud outsole and 360˚ split welt…
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Earth: $360
…while the Earth features a micro stud sole and a flat welt.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Saddle Tan: $395
Saddle Tan Minerva veg-tan from Badalassi Carlo is another favorite, and top choice for the upcoming Patina Thunderdome (though you could probably eke out even more patina with the natural). These are made up with 360˚ split welts and leather outsoles.
Moulded Shoe x Alden Moc Stitch Boot in Black Shell: $945
Moulded Shoe continues to do what they do best: bring us clean, strong makeups on Alden’s more anatomical lasts. This makeup uses the most anatomical of them all—the Modified last—and is almost totally murderded out from the 270˚ storm welt, to the laces, to the bottom of the oak bark tanned single leather sole.
Brick + Mortar Seattle x Alden Ballard Indy Shoe in Snuff Suede: $675
Indy shoes are a rare treat, and this is a particularly good one. Snuff suede is combined with a wedge sole and a 360˚ split reverse welt for a beefier, all on the Trubalance last. By the looks and the specs these things are going to be crazy comfortable.
Ealdwine x Alden Leisure II Penny Loafer in Brown Suede: $636
Ealdwine recently rolled out two new penny loafers on the somewhat less common Leisure II pattern, which is notable for its machine-sewn apron stitch and rubber outsole, which is somewhat isolated among Alden’s loafer options. The models use the Van last and are available in brown…
Ealdwine x Alden Leisure II Penny Loafer in Snuff Suede: $636
…and Snuff Suede.
Meermin Negon Workboot in Polo Oiled Crossboard: $275
Meermin just brought us their own restock encompassing a number of different models including their BCT service boot take, the Negon work boot. An E-width fitting with an almond toe, these have a 360˚ split welt as well as some upgraded internal components, like veg-tan heel counters and calf toepuffs, but the real showstopper is the leather—oiled crossboard from C.F. Stead in a dark burgundy-brown they call “polo”.
Meermin Hiking Boot in Black Calf: $265
Their Black Calf Hikers (tanned by Annonay no less) are also back in stock with a 360˚ split welt and a commando sole.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Oxford in Charcoal Teton Stag: $512
Gallun’s Teton Stag has been making the rounds lately, and for good reason. It’s soft, textured, and surprisingly dense for a deer hide (one original goal of the tannage). It’s currently available on a Trench Oxford with a 360˚ flat welt and a Christy sole…
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Charcoal Teton Stag: $524
…or a higher shafted Trench Boot with otherwise identical specs.
Oak Street Bootmakers Rowing Oxford in Natural Chromexcel: $348
Oak Street also rolled out a few different chromexcel colorways of their Rowing Oxford, basically a souped-up camp moc. The padded collar helps in lending an almost technical look to these, supported by an agressive, forward leaning stance. All in all, with the Vibram unit lug and lots of handsewn details these are pretty cool variation on the theme.