Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Addict Boots Horsehide Boondockers, Wallet-Friendly Work Boots From Frank’s, and More

Some fly-looking chelseas from Rolling Dub Trio, a refreshed lineup at Iron Boots, women’s options from Red Wing and Parkhurst…all this and more in our latest release roundup below.

Catch up on other recent releases here.

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Viberg 1035 Service Boot in Caper Green Viking Calf: $890

This brownish-green-ish(ish) Gallun leather crowns Viberg’s weekly online-exclusive drop. Built on the broader 1035 last, these Service Boots are made with a stitchdown construction and Ridgeway soles.

Addict Boots Service Boot in Brown Horsehide: $759 (Pre-Order)

We don’t get to talk nearly enough about this Japanese brand, so it’s great to see that Australia-based Urahara is taking pre-orders on Addict’s stylish boondockers. Crafted on the CL-LW last, this service boot (seemingly exclusive to Urahara?) is made in a custom brown horsehide leather, with a 270 flat welt and Vibram 700 soles. Killer low profile on that toe box. Really cool boot here.

Y’2 Leathers Engineer Boots in Olive Eco Horse: $900

In case you missed us raving about these boots earlier in the week, These Y’2 Engineers available at Standard & Strange are made with some very thick olive horsehide, and feature an extremely accommodating instep (a rarity with engineer boots). Comes complete with brass rollers, a 270 flat welt, and Vibram 705 soles.

Rolling Dub Trio Stan in Dark Beige Suede: ~$666

We stan the Stan! Now available at British retailer East West Apparel, these heavy-duty Chelseas are made in a 2.5mm-thick Japanese suede, are constructed with a 360 flat welt, and bottomed with cork soles and RDT-branded toe taps.

Iron Boots The Chosen One in Burgundy Double Shot: $749 (Made To Order)

The grandiosely dubbed Chosen One is Iron Boots’ newest model. Made with the rounded TCO last, this brogue cap toe boot features a hand-stitched stitchdown construction and Dr. Sole 1220 Supergrip soles. To celebrate the unveiling of their updated lineup (more details here), Iron’s offering a complementary horsehide vamp lining (normally a $50 add-on, meant to offset the chance of awkward creasing) for orders made through the end of October.

Iron Boots New Devil Dog in Black Italian Waxed Bullhide: $749 (Made To Order)

Iron Boots has also been working on retooling their existing patterns and lasts to improve comfort and fit. This new Devil Dog is built on the new almond-shaped Zero last in the back-in-stock black Italian waxed bullhide, also with a stitchdown construction and Dr. Sole Supergrip soles.

Iron Boots New 5515 in Teak Featherstone: $699 (Made To Order)

Iron Boots has also updated the 5515, now built on the 5515Pro last. Red Wing fans will recognize this leather—it comes from the shoe company’s own tannery, SB Foot. This Munson-y service boot is made with a 270 handwelted flat welt and Dr. Sole Supergrips. Both the 5515 and Devil Dog also qualify for a free horsehide lining upgrade through the end of October.

White’s Boots Millwood in Black: $310

White’s expands their Goodyear welted Millwood lineup with the addition of a black variant. The Millwood is made on the 1972 last with a 360 storm welt and Vibram Christy wedge.

Frank’s Boots Patriot in Black: $349

Kind of an unbelievable value we’ve got here with the Patriot—this ten-inch tall all-purpose work boot comes in at around $200 less than other comparable boots in the Frank’s lineup. Motivated by a desire to keep their boots as accessible as possible for folks on a tight budget, the Patriot is made with the same sturdy 7.5-8oz leather and Vibram 100 soles, without any compromises.