We close out June with a whole bunch of new releases, including a ton of new Alden collabs, some weatherproof Nicks, more Trail Crazy Horse from Oak Street Bootmakers, and more. Don’t forget the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome is rapidly approaching! Some very worthy stuff in here for it!
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Viberg 145 Oxford in Black Chromexcel Workshoe Horsebutt: $850
Oh my god they’re BACK! And they mostly sold out within minutes! But for posterity’s sake, we’ll recap: the 145 Oxford has made its glorious return, possibly for a limited time (but hopefully not). Viberg pulled out all the stops on this one, with all three pairs made on the scarcely-used 110 last, and three different varieties of Horween Workshoe Butt. Here we have a murdered-out brogue cap toe 145 with a CXL-tanned horsebutt, plus some black Lactae Hevea crepe soles.
Viberg 145 Oxford in Natural Essex Workshoe Horsebutt: $850
This plain toe variant comes in a Viberg-exclusive, totally veg-tanned Essex Workshoe Butt, on Ridgeway soles.
Viberg 145 Oxford in Dark Rubber Dublin Workshoe Horsebutt: $850
Last but not least, this Dublin Workshoe Butt is also a full veg-tan, coming in on a brogue cap toe pattern with Ridgeway soles.
Viberg x Withered Fig Service Boot in Black Waxed Horsebutt: $820
Black but not too black, this Service Boot comes to Withered Fig in a full run of Viberg’s 2030EE last. With the sleeker shape of the 2030 but the roominess of the 1035, these boots should be a crowd-pleaser for our wide-footed brethren. This Maryam waxed horsebutt is complemented by a stitchdown construction and Ridgeway soles.
Nicks Boots WaterWork: $545
For the workers who commonly find themselves in ankle-deep water, Nicks has introduced a new tannage called WeatherShield, impregnated with silicone for extra water resistance. In tandem with a 360 stitchdown construction, your feet should be nice and dry in these WaterWork boots, which are available on both the 55 and the HNW last with a Vibram unit lug sole.
Nicks Boots Ridgeline: $525
These 5-inch padded-collar boots are made on the HNW last, also featuring a 360 stitchdown construction, and are available in Brown, Black, or Walnut 1964 leather.
Alden x Leffot Chukka in Reverse Tobacco Chamois: $645
Crafted on the Barrie last in some nice ‘n’ oily reverse tobacco chamois, these chukkas feature a 360 pre-stitched reverse welt and crepe soles.
Alden x Leffot Naval Boot in Color 8 Shell Cordovan: $845 (Pre-Order)
We saw Leffot introduce a black version of this Naval Boot last month, but now you have the chance to snag a pair in Horween’s classic Color 8 Shell Cordovan. These Barrie-lasted cap toe boots feature a 270 flat welt and double leather soles.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Trail Crazy Horse Roughout: $508
After introducing this Seidel leather a few weeks ago, Oak Street has taken Trail Crazy Horse, turned it around, and applied a slight burnish to the flesh side. Built on the Elston last, this Trench Boot features a 270 flat welt and Vibram 430 half soles.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Oxford in Trail Crazy Horse Roughout: $498
Similar specs are also available on OSB’s Trench Oxford.
Alden x Brogue “Warriors PT” Boot: $855
Lots of new things from Brogue this week! First, the “Warriors PT” is a Trubalance-lasted plain toe boot made with a 270 flat welt and neocork soles.
Alden x Brogue Unlined Dover in Color 8 Shell Cordovan: $820
Here we have some lightweight derbies that are made on the Barrie last, and feature a 360 pre-stitched reverse welt plus a single leather sole.
Alden x Brogue “Shogun” Boot: $855
These fearsome jumper boots are back, on the Barrie last in black shell, with a 270 flat welt and double Waterloc oiled soles.
Alden x Resolute x Brogue “Marine” Chukka: $635
Finally, these limited-edition chukkas were a three-way collaboration between Alden, Brogue, and Japanese denim company Resolute. Crafted with deadstock navy nubuck leather, these Barrie-lasted chukkas have a 360 pre-stitched reverse welt and comfy crepe soles.
Wesco x Franklin & Poe Mister Lou in Umber Chromexcel: $718
Franklin & Poe recently received fresh stock of these Mister Lou vintage-style engineers in a shade called Umber, which exists somewhere between burgundy and brown.
Alden x Ealdwine “Marshall” Indy in Color 8 Shell Cordovan: $850 (Pre-Order)
Seen here in a mockup, this Indy boot will be made on the Trubalance last with a 270 flat welt and double Waterloc oiled soles.
Alden x Ealdwine “Sterling” Indy in Slattery Brown Softy Calf: $650 (Pre-Order)
Meanwhile, this Indy will made done up in some scotch grain Softy Calf on the Trubalance last with a 360 pre-stitched reverse welt plus commando soles.
White’s Boots Chore Boot: $359
Available in either Distress Roughout or Black Roughout, these undeniably Timbs-esque boots come on the 610 last with a Goodyear welt construction and Vibram Honey unit lug soles.
Jim Green AR8 in Black: $209 (Pre-Order)
Jim Green is bumping up their highly capable African Ranger to an 8-inch height. With a stitchdown construction and commando soles, the AR8 is available to order in black…
Jim Green AR8 in Brown: $209 (Pre-Order)
…as well as brown.
Jim Green Razorback in Brown With Wedge Sole: $189 (Pre-Order)
Jim Green has also introduced a wedge variant of their Razorback work boots, with a sole tread that appears to offer a decent amount of grip for rough terrain.