The boots are getting dressed up this week, not because Halloweekend is upon us, but because we’ve got some darned solid releases to cover from Edward Green, Enzo Bonafè, and Sanders. Of course, we’ve got a whole Viberg drop and a Clinch release too, plus a DR Collab and Rose Anvil’s new zombie boots… all that and more in this weeks: Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week!
We’ve…um…rounded up the roundups for you here.
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Stitchdown x White’s “Pickett” Boot in Waxed Flesh and Black CXL Horsehide: $800+ (Pre-order)
Pre-order for our Pickett boot closes this Sunday!! Our latest White’s Boots team-up is Western inspired boot “without going full ‘I own multiple horses’”, and yes, it comes with an optional toe-bug. The toe is unstructured for maximum collapse, and it’s built with a single row of White’s hand-sewn stitchdown construction—that’ll hold everything together until long after the Horween waxed flesh is showing it’s nap and the black teacore horsehide is showing it’s brown core. White’s 5050 last—that’s half MP and half 55—gives you the best of both worlds: a dressier toe profile and a plenty of that PNW arch support.
Clinch Boots Yeager Boot in Black Gustave Roughout: $1,500
Standard & Strange released a new shipment of Clinch’s Yeager model this week—unsurprisingly, most of the stock immediately evaporated but there are a number of boots left across a range of sizes (including some 9s and 9.5s as of publish). This drop uses a waxed and combination tanned roughout from the Tannerie Degermann, one of the oldest active tanneries in France. The geometry is the star of the show here, because those uppers are lasted on the star of the show, Clinch’s signature CN-S last (note: this is the original, not the wide variant), and then hand welted to the O’Sullivan’s corded soles. Clinch’s last design really shines on a model this straightforward and closely fitted, especially as they begin to break in.
Rose Anvil x White’s Drifter 3.0 in Blood Core Latigo: $680 (Pre-Order)
Somehow, I’ve got even-non boot friends asking me about these the last week. That’s a thing. Pretty much everyone loves a good teacore leather, but that’s usually restricted to a black or dark brown finish on a light core, and these (thanks to some R&D from Seidel) push things to a whole new level by making that core…blood (it’s just red). The boot itself is lasted on the 4811, which has a wider toebox and a snugger fit in the heel than the 55, and finished off with White’s signature hand rolled stitchdown construction and a Vibram 430 mini lug sole. Rose Anvil might be bringing a lot of goths into the boot-loving fold with this one.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Waxed Burro: $425
Burro (sometimes called ghost for reasons that should be obvious) has earned and maintained its popularity in the small leather goods space, and it’s safe to say we never mind when it makes inroads into the bootosphere. The spectral white you see in the product photos comes from a layer of hard wax on the surface of the leather. When it’s rubbed off, the leather comes back to life unnaturally glossy. But whose ghost is this? The ghost of a Grant Stone Diesel Boot on the Leo last with a 360˚ storm welt and a rubber outsole…
Grant Stone Garrison Boot in Waxed Burro: $425
…or a Garrison Boot with a 270˚ flat welt and a rubber sole. Your call.
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Scotch Grain Chromexcel: $395
In our humble opinion Scotch Grain Chromexcel is a severely underrated variant of what is admittedly a very well known leather. The added texture melds very effectively with Grant Stone’s clean and straightforward aesthetic, sitting neatly atop a 360˚ flat welt and micro stud sole on the Leo last. More Scotch Grain to come perhaps? We wouldn’t be disappointed…
Division Road x Arch Support Project Alpine Hiker in Nero Vachetta: $1,025
Arch Support Project just landed their second stateside release, a murdered out collab with Division Road. All three models use Italian tanned Vachetta 800 calf to form a whole cut upper patterned after Italian-style hiking boots. They’re hand welted and hand stitched, with an “arch support cup” chain stitched into the upper and integrated into the Vibram ASP Gumlite sole. The handwork that goes into these boots is on full display in the welt—ASP is really pushing boundaries on method and technique.
Division Road x Arch Support Project Military Moc High in Nero Vachetta Calf: $1,125
The second model is called the military moc high, and sure enough, it’s a moc toe, with a piped seam that integrates neatly into the curve of the quarters. These sport a two-piece upper and padded collar in addition to all of the same construction and design details as the Alpine Hiker.
Division Road x Arch Support Project Workman in Nero Vachetta 800 Calf: $1,025
Rounding out the trio is a whole-cut with an imposing silhouette that fits its name. The simple pattern puts the unique elements of this construction on full display, even if the all black colorway tones things down a little.
Viberg Bristol Loafer in Mojave Waxy Commander: $810
We’re now three drops deep into this fall’s Viberg collection and if you were expecting more waxy commander, well, you won’t be disappointed. On the other hand, if you weren’t expecting Viberg to drop a brand now loafer pattern, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Despite being built on Viberg’s dressiest last (the new 1905) it’s still pleasantly round and chunky without just rehashing a certain archetypal ivy-style staple. They’re built out with a 360˚ scalloped welt and a ridgeway sole.
Viberg Chelsea in Charcoal Waxy Commander: $900
Charcoal Waxy Commander makes an appearance here (albeit only on two models), but this 2030 Chelsea is especially strong. The ridgeway sole, 360˚ scalloped welt, and midsole are all edge dyed black. Nothing too crazy going on but it’s a solid and flexible makeup.
Viberg Pachena Bay in Desert Sand Waxy Commander: $910
If you’re going hiking in the apocalypse (or on Mars) the Pachena Bay takes the waxy commander treatment especially well. It’s almost hard to tell that it’s Viberg’s 2040 last shaping the high top hiker uppers, but the shape still comes through in the toe and the heel. Stitchdown construction with a commando outsole.
Viberg Service Boot 310 in Coyote Waxy Commander: $860
Of course, we couldn’t cover an entire Viberg drop without including a stitchdown service boot, so here’s the most boot you’ll find in a single boot. The 310 last hasn’t lost any toe-spring lately and all of that stretching during lasting gives you a head start on breaking in the Waxy commander. They’re built with a stitchdown construction on Dainte, and of all of the models in this drop, these feel perhaps the most old Viberg; they’re also the model from this release that our highly recommended pals Withered Fig chose to stock.
You can check out the rest of drop 3 here.
Nicks x Parkhurst v3 Custom Configuration: $619 (Made to order)
Nicks in opening up orders for custom boots on Parkhurst’s 602 last. This is a no-holds barred order window where you can pretty much get whatever you want: Cap toe? Sure. Moc-toe? Yup! Leather soles, Red-X V100s, and padded collars are on the table here. The only thing you can’t change is the last… but that’s the point, isn’t is?
Edward Green x Leffot Falkirk Ltd in Burgundy Shell Cordovan: $2,250 (Preorder)
Heavy brogueing and Burgundy Shell from Horween is always a winning combination. Especially so in this incarnation, produced as a three way collaboration between Edward Green, Leffot, and Fox Bros., with a 270˚ flat welt, a leather sole, and a wonderfully sculpted silhouette.
Dashing Chicago x Alden Fulton Handsewn Penny Loafer in Dark Chocolate Suede: $688
Dashing Chicago’s Fulton (also known as the 6248F), it’s clicked from extremely fall appropriate dark chocolate suede and specced out with a hand sewn apron, a 360˚ flat welt, and a leather sole.
Enzo Bonafè 4076 Boot in Scotch Grain: $700 (Preorder)
Enzo Bonafè does some of the coolest welting work out there, and Shop Mehra is one of the top places for it. These boots in scotch grain are no exception, with a 360˚ chained Norgevese construction. They’re built with 360˚ fudged flat welts and Vibram lug soles. Mehra has a number of other preorders open as well…
Enzo Bonafè 3644 Derby in Noix Waxy Kudu: $610 (Preorder)
…including these derbies in Noix Waxy Kudu, which use what Bonafè calls a “linear Norgevese construction”. The Vibram lug sole offers plenty of chonk. You can check out the rest of Mehra’s preorders (which close October 30th) here.
Lost & Found x Sanders Military Derby in Polished Burgundy: $437
Lost & Found is stocking the officer shoe from the brand that’s actually responsible for producing a huge number of officer shoes from the British military. These aren’t just any officer shoe though, but a (now former) Japanese market exclusive with a sleek silhouette and some strong toe spring out of the box, balanced out by the sleek pattern and 266 last. They’re built with a 360˚ flat welt and Dainite soles.
Lost & Found x Sanders No Lace Shoe in Polished Black: $463
There are also some more out there models on the same platform (360˚ flat welt, 266 last, and Dainite), like these laceless oxfords, alongside a military-inspired dress take on the Romeo boot!? Check out whole lineup here.
Truman Boots Upland in Black Oiled Roughout: $500
Black Oiled Roughout is maybe the ideal leather for the Upland: oily, tough looking, and a perfect with a heavy lug sole. Built with a 270˚ flat welt and set up with four speed hooks to make it easier to lace up the tall shaft.