After taking the week off to focus on some hot Memorial Day deals, we’re back with some fresh new Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week! This week we’ll be checking out a bunch of new models from brands like Grant Stone and Tricker’s, restocks from such makers as Viberg and Meermin, and lots more. Read on!
If you need to catch up on our previous roundups, find the rest here.
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Viberg 310 Service Boot in Olive Chromepak: $785
More Olive Chromepak! The latest weekly Viberg Service Boot drop sees this hardy leather come to their sprung-toe 310 variant, and features a stitchdown construction and Dainite studded soles.
Viberg x Brooklyn Clothing Unstructured Service Boot in Black Chromexcel: $757
Recently restocked at Brooklyn Clothing, these exclusive 2030-lasted Viberg Service Boots feature no toe structure and some straight tip toe caps (a rarity nowadays for Vibergs). Coming atcha with a stitchdown construction and Dainite soles, you have your choice of black CXL…
Viberg x Brooklyn Clothing Unstructured Service Boot in Natural Chromexcel: $757
…natty CXL…
Viberg x Brooklyn Clothing Unstructured Service Boot in Brown Chromexcel: $757
…brown CXL…
Viberg x Brooklyn Clothing Unstructured Service Boot in Color 8 Chromexcel: $757
…plus a burgundy variant with a brogue cap toe.
John Lofgren x Standard & Strange “Devil’s Causeway” in Shinki Dark Cherry Horsehide: $1300
Standard & Strange’s exclusive John Lofgren engineer is back, this time featuring a dark cherry horsehide from Shinki Hikaku. Expect a lot of natural variation from pair to pair in this leather. Made on the 110 last, this pair features a 270 storm welt, Vibram 705 half soles, and of course a special S&S tag sewn into the shaft.
John Lofgren Engineer Boot in Shinki Black Horsebutt: $1250
Also new and hella cool at S&S this week, a limited-edition Lofgren engineer in Shinki’s black horsebutt. Built on the 110 last with a 270 flat welt and Vibram 705 half soles.
Grant Stone Traveler Penny in Storm Suede: $275
There’s a lot of new stuff to talk about from Grant Stone this week. First up, their Alexander-lasted penny loafer gets adorned with some Storm Calf Suede from C.F. Stead, and includes a 360 flat welt with butyl leather outsoles.
Grant Stone Edward in Color 8 Chromexcel: $370
Grant Stone’s cleancut Edward plain toe boot gets put together in Horween Color 8 Chromexcel. Built on the Leo last, this boot features a 360 flat welt and studded rubber soles.
Grant Stone Edward in Natural Minerva: $380
Another new Edward model is available in some of Badalassi’s patina-ready Natural Minerva (Thunderdome Two, anyone?). Also Leo-lasted, but with a 360 storm welt and leather outsoles.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Natural Waxed Commander: $340
Finally, Grant Stone is also featuring C.F. Stead’s Natural Waxed Commander on two different models. First, their moc toe Brass Boot, built on the Floyd last with a 360 storm welt and commando soles…
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Natural Waxed Commander: $340
…and also their plain toe Diesel Boot, made on the Leo last, ditto the storm welt and commando soles.
Nicks Boots Biltrite Lace-Up MTO: $590+
As we highlighted the other week, Nicks has just secured new stock of some of the last half soles from Biltrite. You can put together your own custom lace-up pair…
Nicks Boots Biltrite Pull-On MTO: $619+
…or consider thinking up a pull-on model of your own design. (Don’t forget to add a Cat’s Paw heel to your order, while supplies last!)
Oak Street Bootmakers Lakeshore Jump Boot in Trail Crazy Horse: $526
Built on the Lakeshore last, these boots feature Trail Crazy Horse, a hot-stuffed and milled bovine leather that is chock full of character. This pair is made with a 360 storm welt, Vibram 705 half soles, and some deadstock Cat’s Paw heels (which we also touched on last week).
Oak Street Bootmakers Lakeshore Jump Boot in Caramel Tan Naked Kudu: $542
Built with identical specs to the Trail Crazy Horse model, a few sizes still remain in this C.F. Stead Naked Kudu leather.
Unmarked Archie Sneaker in Black and White: $200
Mashing up work boot and sneaker styles, Unmarked takes their Archie monkey boot pattern and gives it a pair of Margom ripple outsoles. Unlike most sneakers, these can be resoled…and unlike most boots, they can also handle a trip through the washing machine, as the uppers are made with a machine-washable full grain calfskin. Very intriguing.
Tricker’s Gregory in Burgundy Calf: ~$647
Tricker’s latest additions to their web-exclusive ConsTruct line are these Gregory brogue cap toe derby boots. Coming to us on the 4497S last, these models all feature a 360 storm welt and Goodyear commando soles. You have your choice of three shades of calfskin, including Burgundy…
Tricker’s Gregory in Beechnut Calf: ~$647
…a tan Beechnut…
Tricker’s Gregory in Coffee Calf: ~$647
…and a brown Coffee.
Alden x Leffot Indy Chukka in Arabica Lux: $656
Let your ankles breathe this summer with these Indy Chukkas from Leffot. Built on the Trubalance last with Arabica Lux calfskin, these chukkas feature a 360 pre-stitched reverse welt along with some crepe soles.
Meermin Shell-Seas Are Back: $350
For just a few more days, you can snag a pair of Meermin’s chelseas in either smooth or waxy shell cordovan at an incredible value. Check out their current offerings on their Made to Order page, where you can find models like the Chelsea in Caper Green Waxy Shell above.