We took a little breather last week, but we’re back, people! Whether you’re trying to beat the heat or, um bring it (sorry), there’s a lot to check out in this edition of SNBOTW. We’ve got all manner of new releases from White’s Boots, Alden, Viberg, and more, plus a very special offer from Rancourt & Co. Read on!
Get caught up on our previous roundups here.
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White’s x Division Road 300 Oxford in Black Waxed Flesh and Natural CXL: $645
Division Road has worked with White’s Boots to create not one, not two, but three exclusive makeups, all featuring Horween waxed flesh (which is, essentially, Chromexcel…with wax), dubbed The 3-2-1 CXL Wax Pack. We’ve got one that sings a sweet song to the shoe-boot lover in us, a 55-last 300 Oxford in a two-tone mashup of black waxed flesh and natural CXL on a Vibram 2060 cavity wedge (a Stitchdown shoe-boot favorite)…
White’s x Division Road 375 LTT Logger in Cinnamon Waxed Flesh and Natural CXL: $645
…a hefty lace-to-toe Logger boot, with cinnamon waxed flesh and natty CXL, and a commando half-sole, also on 55…
White’s x Division Road 375 Semi-Dress in Black Waxed Flesh: $645
…and a tall, dark and handsome 55 last Semi-Dress in black waxed flesh. I predict at least one, if not all three of these makeups will make an appearance in the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome.
Alden x David Wood “Carrabassett” Michigan Boot: $798
Oozing with detail, the “Carrabassett” is built on the Barrie last with a combination of Color 8 shell and regina grain calf, tonal eyelets and speedhooks, bark tan thread on the handsewn vamps, a 360 reverse welt, and commando soles. Absolutely beautiful in every way.
Viberg x Withered Fig Slipper in Antelope Calf Suede: $570
Withered Fig continues their love affair with Lactae Hevea soles, and this week they’re featuring them on a pair of Viberg slippers made in a luscious calf suede. Unstructured and made with a 360 flat welt, these things scream summer.
Oak Street Bootmakers Field Boot in Carbon Bark Veg Retan: $486
OSB + Seidel + Dr. Sole = one hell of a good-looking boot. This week’s releases are no exception to that equation. Using a carbon bark veg tan leather that they developed with the Milwaukee tannery, OSB has crafted a pair in their Field Boots…
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Oxford in Carbon Bark Veg Retan: $462
…as well as the Trench Oxford. Shoe boots! Go get ‘em.
Alden Madison “Battalion” Jumper Boot: $645
It’d take a seven-nation army just to hold these back. The “Battalion” is made on the Trubalance last with lovely chocolate brown suede, a 360 reverse welt, and commando soles.
Alden Madison “Dade” Indy Boot: $625
Also from Alden Madison this week, the “Dade” is an extremely solid snuff suede Indy makeup made in collaboration with our good pal @stitchedsoles. Built on the Trubalance last with a 270 storm welt and neocork soles.
Alden x Ealdwine “Marston” Venetian Slipper: $600
Oh, but WF isn’t the only shop going slipper crazy this week. These Venetians from Ealdwine are drop-dead gorgeous, too. Aberdeen last, 270 flat antique welt, and single oak leather soles.
Alden x Ealdwine “Virescense” Unlined Dover: $600 (Pre-Order)
Ealdwine’s also got a new unlined Dover blucher in loden suede for you. This pair is made on the Barrie last with a 360 split-reverse welt and single leather soles.
Alden x Ealdwine “Sanford” U-Tip Shoe in Milkshake Suede: $650 (Pre-Order)
Also!: a trio of U-Tip shoes, all named “The Sanford.” All of these shoes are built on Alden’s Barrie last, and you have your choice of getting them in milkshake suede…
Alden x Ealdwine “Sanford” U-Tip Shoe in Loden Suede: $650 (Pre-Order)
…loden suede…
Alden x Ealdwine “Sanford” U-Tip Shoe in Color 8 Shell Cordovan: $850 (Pre-Order)
…or you can kick things up a notch and get a pair in Horween Color 8 shell.
Russell Moccasin x Dr. Sole Sporting Clays Chukka
An intriguing GMTO of sorts, Dr. Sole is getting these lovely suede chukkas with the uppers completed by Russell Moccasin, and then finishing them with the Dr. Sole outsole of your choice. Get your order in by DMing Dr. Sole quickly, as preorders close tomorrow, June 12!
Nicks Boots Prospector in Black, Walnut, or Tan Roughout: $529
Nicks newest model features a very appealing single-piece heel counter/backstay, a dogger heel, an unstructured toe, and is built on the Spokane stalwart’s 11607 last. One of the best looking Nicks we’ve ever seen.
Rancourt & Co Best Sellers Crowdfunding Campaign: $170+
Rancourt has found a great deal of success with their crowdfunding approach, and they’re taking a victory lap by offering a wide variety of their models at fantastic prices, including the Traveler Ranger-moc pictured above. This campaign is running for another ten days or so, go check it out.