Not our style, exactly, but those Big Red Boots sure are something, huh?
This week we’ll take a look at some new additions at Grant Stone, the latest Tricker’s exclusives from Division Road, a totally-nuts deal from Rancourt & Co., and much more.
More shoes ‘n’ boots that don’t look like they belong to Astro Boy here.
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Tricker’s x Division Road Woodstock Country Derby in Hunter Green Nubuck Kudu: $585
Division Road’s latest series of collaborations focuses on some not-often-seen leathers from esteemed British tannery C.F. Stead. While this Hunter Green Nubuck Kudu may read more like a grey or even a beige, it pairs quite well with the Division Road-exclusive Woodstock pattern and some Goodyear commando soles.
Tricker’s x Division Road Brett Derby Boot in Polo Brown Oiled Desert Oasis Suede: $625
Another DR-exclusive style, the Brett is a straightforward example of a cap-toe derby boot. This variant is made in a Oiled Desert Oasis Suede in a versatile shade of Polo Brown. As the name implies, this leather is well-oiled, and will offer a great deal of resistance to all sorts of weather conditions.
Tricker’s x Division Road Churchill Boot in Ebony Waxed Kudu: $625
Division Road has also brought back their rugged Churchill Boot, this time in Ebony Waxed Kudu, a leather chock-full of scraggly character from the kudu hide.
Tricker’s x Division Road Stow Boot in Bordeaux Oiled Shoulder: $625
Finally, Tricker’s flagship Stow boot is done up in Bordeaux Oiled Shoulder, which displays a great deal of pull-up.
Viberg Scout in Nero Washed Kangaroo: $800
Earlier this week, Viberg unveiled their first batch of releases for Spring/Summer ‘23. Check out our rundown of the highlights here, which includes these murdered-out Scouts in Maryam Nero Washed Kangaroo…
Viberg Service Boot in T. Moro TPR Horsebutt: $840
…and these Service Boots built on the bump-toed 2040 last in Maryam’s glossy T. Moro TPR Horsebutt.
AE McAteer Handsewn Loafer in Natural Veg Tan: $595
Standard & Strange NYC has brought in a small selection of shoes from one-man-brand AE McAteer, who operates out of a workshop in nearby Queens. Not only does Andrew McAteer craft all his shoes by himself using a handwelted construction, he even hand-whittles his own custom lasts. One of his flagship styles is this penny loafer, seen here in a veg-tan cowhide with Lactae Hevea natural latex soles.
AE McAteer Horse Bit Loafer in Color 8 Shell Cordovan: $850
S&S also received some of McAteer’s Horse Bit Loafers which have been made in Horween’s magnificent Color 8 Shell Cordovan, and feature some Ridgeway soles.
Grant Stone Field Boot in Crimson Chromexcel: $380
The burly Field Boot is now available in their custom Crimson Chromexcel leather. (see our impressions of this new-ish Grant Stone style here.)
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Sky Reverse Kudu: $360
Meanwhile, this Sky Reverse Kudu looks right at home on the women’s Nora Boot.
Nicks Boots Cypress Charcoal MTO: $569+
Nicks has a limited batch of this newer combination-tanned leather from Horween. Cypress has been developed to age like a full-veg-tan leather, but without the stiffness typically associated with traditional veg-tan leathers. This MTO allows you to run the gamut of options for lasts, soles, height, hardware, and more.
Oak Street Camp Boot in Natural Chromexcel: $368
As we covered this week, Oak Street’s new-and-improved Camp Boot now features a Cortina lug sole for better grip and durability in the elements. There are two distinct variants in this release: the Natural CXL version features a plain vamp and antique brass hardware…
Oak Street Camp Boot in Brown Chromexcel: $368
…while the Brown CXL version features a mudguard and polished brass eyelets.
White’s Boots Perry Hybrid Wedge: $325
Looking for the comfort of a wedge sole, but the grippiness of a lug sole? White’s new proprietary Hybrid Wedge could be the answer. Now available in Brown Distress or Black, with either a black or cream-colored outsole.
Unmarked All Purpose Boots in Antique Black Buffalo: $390
Taking design cues from a pair of vintage milkman boots, these absolute chonkmeisters are decked out in buffalo hide with a pair of Dr. Sole Supergrip half-soles.
Truman Boot Co. Upland Boot in Snuff Rough Mohawk: $480
This C.F. Stead leather offers a totally wild-looking nap, and fits right in on the rugged Upland Boot.
Rancourt & Co. Spring Pre-Order: 40% Off Bestselling Styles
Got a pair of Rancourts you’ve been eyeing for this summer? Good, ‘cause they’ve got a hell of a deal for you. For the next few weeks, they’ll be taking orders on some of their bestselling handsewns for just the wholesale cost—40% off the list price. Delivery is projected to be no later than mid-June.
Easymoc Merrimack Boat Shoe in Chocolate Suede: $295
This handsewn/sneaker hybrid is a new flex for EasyMoc and while it’s a bit outside our normal wheelhouse honestly we’re kinda feeling it. Also available in Black, Chianti, and Dark Sand.