Good tidings to you, dear reader. It’s Christmas tomorrow, but the boot train keeps chugging along regardless! Read on to learn about some new releases available now—including some excellent Vibergs at Standard & Strange—and some available through pre-order from the likes of Alden, John Lofgren, and more. PLUS: Division Road’s annual footwear sale is just around the corner!
Catch up on our previous release roundups here.
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Viberg x Standard & Strange Service Boot in Saddle Tan Chromepak: $730
A very fine special makeup for S&S right here. These boots are built with Horween’s heavy-duty Chromepak leather on Viberg’s mini-chonk 2040 last, with a stitchdown construction on Ridgeway soles. They debuted about a week ago, and I’m surprised to see there are still ample pairs in stock. Be sure to check out some of the other seasonal Viberg makeups S&S just added, too.
Alden x Leffot Military Derby: $595 (Pre-Order)
For Leffot’s first foray into Alden’s 379X last, they’ve chosen this striking perforated cap toe derby pattern in burgundy calfskin. A 270 flat welt and single leather soles complete the package.
Viberg Service Boot in Mahogany Hatchgrain Shell Cordovan: $1450 (Pre-Order)
Viberg takes another swing at some hatchgrain shell in this classic mahogany shade, which looks quite nice with the vintage brass hardware here. Built on the 2030 last with a stitchdown construction on some Dainite rubber soles.
Alden x Ealdwine “Cary” Indy Boot: $645 (Pre-Order)
With Alden’s iconic Trubalance last paired with some brown Chromexcel—and a 360 flat welt, commando soles, and shiny brass hardware to boot—I don’t think you can go wrong with these Indys.
Nicks Boots Aldert Strider: $485+
The four-inch height of the Aldert Strider puts it somewhere in the realm of a chukka boot, but with that chunky, overbuilt style characteristic of Nicks Boots. Built on the HNW last with a wedge sole, the Aldert Strider is available to be made in any of the heavy-duty leathers at Nicks.
Truman Boot Co. Olive Waxed Flesh MTO: $440+
This olive waxed flesh oozes character as it wears in, and it’s now available at Truman Boot Co. in their final MTO offering of 2021. Available either as a service boot, or in the taller Upland model.
John Lofgren M-43 Service Shoe in Olive Shinki Horsebutt: $1020 (Pre-Order)
Just a few sizes remain available in this limited-time preorder! These Munson-lasted service boots come in a lovely olive shade of Shinki Hikaku’s horsebutt. Built with a 360 storm welt and Vibram 700 soles.
John Lofgren Combat Boots in Black Shinki Horsebutt: $1050 (Pre-Order)
Another limited-time preorder with dwindling sizes remaining, these combat boots are built in Shinki’s black teacore horsebutt leather on Lofgren’s 120 last, with a 360 storm welt and Vibram 700 soles.
Division Road Boxing Day Sale: 15% Off With Code BOXDAY2021 (On Dec. 26th Only)
It comes but once a year: Division Road’s annual Boxing Day sale is nearly upon us. The single day each year that everything in DR’s collection—including footwear—goes on sale. It’s a great opportunity to get one of DR’s many special makeups from the likes of Viberg, White’s and more at a discount. Something to keep in mind is that this sale is meant to be a customer appreciation event; as such, they will not be available for sizing consultations on Dec. 26th, and all purchases that day are final sale.