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Black 6 inch service boot pattern. Also branded as Patina

Length: Slightly Long

Width: Slightly Narrow

These are my first quality Goodyear welted boots along with a pair of Bordons that haven’t come in yet. I’d recommend going a half to full size up if you have high arches or moderately wide feet depending on your toe length. If you have extra wide feet or very wide heels, then these might not be for you without any width options available. Their online size guide says that they don’t fit 3.8-4 inch wide feet until the upper 12+ sizes. They look and feel amazing despite not having any YouTube reviews or major internet buzz. The company seems to be better know for their leather bags and leather laptop/phone accessories. I’m an 11.5 D-E on the Brannock, but the online reviews suggested sizing up a full size for the slim last and tight instep. I have a decently high instep & arch. They also were selling out of sizes 11, 11.5, and 12 for holiday sales dropping the price from the usual $240-280 list price down 25% to Thursday boot territory. They do fit snugly in the heal and instep. The width feels slim with a little muffin topping over the welt at the ball of the foot. They are about two finger widths past my longest toe under the toe cap. The toe bend seems to be where it should be right before and at the stitching for the toe cap. A 12 (half size up) would probably have been the perfect length for me, but I didn’t want to be standing on the welt. They are a style focused service boot pattern with a small pull loop, cap toe, very stiff quality feeling oak tan leather midsole, and soft glove leather lining. The internal stitches don’t seem to cause any rubbing. The insole/lasting board is a fixed leather covering a foam footbed. I’m testing out a thin leather insole from Amazon. The “TR outsole” doesn’t have good pictures on the website but is a hard, unbranded half sole with a light lug pattern and moderately low side profile. I plan to wear these for work and casual wear but probably not for formal occasions. I’ll update this when I have them broken in. They surprisingly did arrive in the 2-3 day shipping estimate. I’m very happy with the overall build quality for an affordable and mostly handmade boot from my initial impressions. Hope this helps. Update 12/20/2022: They’re breaking in easier than my Iron Rangers, and the leather insoles from Amazon are working well. The TR outsole gives some grip on concrete or wood floors. Not sure how well it will do on ice or wet sidewalk yet. One of the eyelets already pulled out though the first time I wore these into work and climbed stairs. I’ve reached out to see if I can get that repaired and will update when I have a resolution. 1/6/2023: Portland Leather offered a refund, since my outsoles are slightly too scuffed to be returned, and they can’t offer eyelet repair services in their shop. The only stipulation was that I had to provide a receipt from where I had a local cobbler repair the eyelets. I really like the two speed hooks at the top that my local cobbler swapped out. We couldn’t get matching antiqued or brass eyelets and speed hooks sadly, but the all black goes well with the dress boot ascetic I wanted anyway. I’m still mostly happy with these and will get years of good use out with resoles to upgrade them when needed. At $180 on holiday sales, these were well worth it in my opinion. The cobbler also thought that they were very good quality except the eyelets and TR plastic like outsole. At the full $240-$280 list price, I would’ve been very disappointed. Update 2/28/2023: after a couple emails, a Facebook message, 2 attempts at posting online reviews that never showed up on either website, and a Facebook comment with my review on their page, I got a my refund back for the cost of eyelet repair only. Technically they didn’t promise a refund of the whole purchase cost but implied that with their phrasing. I might consider their chelsea boot as a nice brown dress casual boot for work with its slightly wider sizing on the website, but I’m less enthusiastic about this brand than when I bought them. Lots of o texts/notifications for rewards program, nearly perfect sales, and online community around their bags and other leather goods, but their shoes are an after thought without enough support staff to respond. They even brought back a Breaker Boot thy is this with speed hooks like I wanted originally right as I wrapped up my attempts to get my promised refund. It also doesn’t come in wide or high volume options. Feels like a slap in the face. Buy at your own risk if you have a narrow foot and want something for cheap to upgrade with your cobbler later.

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

Boots are little snug but much better than 8.5 which was squeezing my toes and outer side of my feet a little too much. I put on the laces regularly (not too tight) and wore the boots at home for two hours, they were a little stiff but not painful. Update: Boots are breaking in nicely but I did notice the little toe nail came loose after wearing these boots for a full day. I had the boots stretched a little width wise and it fit a bit better. I like the boots and try to wear them at least once a week (have a lot of boots in rotation). Widthwise, the boots feel fine, but the toe area is slightly cramped and will probably always be.

Went with the chestnut colour with non leather soles

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

The boots were tight at the in-store fitting. The assistant recommended I allow my foot to mould the leather. Little realising this would result in a very long and uncomfortable wear in period. After many years the boots now fit me well. I wouldn’t go with the G fitting if I purchased from RM Williams again. The actual manufacturer size is 8G which equates to a US 10G

Cloe reverse roughout horsebutt over dyed black with #1122 Raw Cord Full Sole (black)

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

Sagara Morgan last boondockers. These were tried on and just don’t fit. My loss is your gain! Skip the 3-4 month wait time that usually comes with custom boots like these. Comes with original box, bags and laces. Feel free to ask me questions. Here are custom the stats below: Style: Boondocker Toe Style: Plain toe Last: Morgan Toe Box: Unstructured Size: 41 E (8 D or E brannock size) Upper: Cloe Horserump Roughout Overdye - Black (Smooth Black Tongue) Lining: Unlined Hardware: Regular Brass All Eyelets Upper Thread Color: Black Construction: 270º Handwelted Flat Welt Sole Thread Color: Natural Midsole: Single (Thinner) Outsole: #1122 Raw Cord Full Sole - Black Heel: Matching Heel Edge Trim: Antique Brown

Crimson ChromeExcel

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Wide

Purchased used on Reddit. Gently worn and used as the previous owner found them too wise. This boot seems to be typical Grant Stone. Roomy but not loose or sloppy. The GS pseuo-Dainite sole is soft and decent traction for my casual and office use of this boot. I really dig the color, as it is a deep and rich reddish-brown, but not burgundy. Very easy to wear with almost all earth tone outfits. Very comfortable for all day wear. I was thinking I would replace the leather laces, but they look and feel great. When they need it, I will replace with same.

Java Waxed flesh on 79 last. 5 eyelet, 2 speed hooks. Commando sole.

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Just a great pair of boots and IMHO one of the better looking service style boots at any price. Love this leather. Breaks in quickly and extremely comfortable. I was initially encouraged to size down to size 8 from my Brannock, but initial try on was too tight. I exchanged them for the 8.5D and they are just right. Neutral arch and very similar to Viberg 2030 in that way. Commando sole with excellent traction and cushion. I probably get more complements on these boots than any of my others.

Beige Pony Latigo Horsehide Shinki-Hikaku. 9 eyelets, Dainite sole.

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

My first pair of horsehide and first Viberg boots. Immaculate stitching and some of the softest leather I have ever had in boots. I debated between the 8 and the 7.5. After conversing with Viberg, they recommended the 7.5. They are snug at the forefoot and my pinky toe on my right foot is snug. No blisters with extended walking, but tighter than I was expecting. Maybe they will stretch with time and wear? Fortunately, the leather is very soft and forgiving. Arch feels quite neutral and footbed may the most comfortable boot I've ever tried.

Moderate heel. Celastic toe structure, moderate dogger heel.

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

I was lucky to get measured by the staff at Nick's in Spokane. They were confident that I needed to size down 1/2 from Brannock. But, still with D width. Out of the box, and they were perfect. Outstanding arch support for my slightly high arch. My only "hot" spot has been at the medial ankle bones on both sides. I think this is due to the stiffness of the leather rather than the shape of the upper. Already getting better after 6 weeks of wear. Several 5+ mile hikes and no blisters. No heel slip and toe box is perfect for me. I'm in love with these boots!

Brown Waxy

Length: Slightly Long

Width: Perfect

I am a 9D with a high volume foot and I own both a 42 and a 41.5. I prefer the fit of the 42 which is true to size for me, though the 41.5 is probably technically my correct size. The 42's are just a hair long but very comfortable with just enough width without being too narrow. The 41.5's fit great with thinner socks and are very ergonomically fit to my foot so long as my foot isn't swollen too much. TTS is my overall recommendation unless you have a narrow or a low volume foot I'd recommend going with a half size down.

Suede

Length: N/A

Width: N/A

Sized down from my normal shoe size and glad I did. These fit like a glove and as someone that has wide feet, I often am wary of dropping size and sacrificing width. Not the case here