It’s another extremely prolific week in the shoemaking world! Read on to learn more about the latest collaborations between Division Road and Crockett & Jones (featuring a rarely-seen leather), a whole bunch of new Chelseas from Viberg, some rugged new MP Boots from White’s, and plenty more.
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Crockett & Jones x Division Road Coniston in Natural Hurricane Hide: $725
For the latest installments of their partnership with Crockett & Jones, Division Road has completely re-imagined C&J’s iconic Coniston by unveiling a leather they’ve worked on with multiple tanneries that they’ve dubbed Hurricane Hide. Inspired by Horween’s Chromexcel recipe, this leather is combination-tanned (veg + chrome) with a heavy veg re-tannage and a potent mixture of oils. This particular Coniston is made in a natural shade of that Hurricane Hide on the 325 last with a 360 storm welt and Ridgeway soles.
Crockett & Jones x Division Road Moray in Chocolate Hurricane Hide: $735
Also, meet C&J’s latest foray, the Moray! (Sorry not sorr-ay.) This new pattern was designed in collaboration with Division Road as a dress-casual take on the derby boot style, and is made in a Chocolate version of Hurricane Hide. These boots are also built on the 325 last with a 360 storm welt and commando soles.
Clinch Engineer Boots in Natural and Brown Overdye Horsebutt: $1950
Clinch Engineers are back at Standard & Strange in not one but TWO different makeups! These sexy-as-hell pairs are made on the CN-Wide last with some hand-selected horsebutt leathers to an 11 inch height, and feature a 270 flat welt with O’Sullivan repro soles. Sizes will be limited—and despite the price will absolutely go fast. Do NOT sleep on these if you’re interested.
Viberg Service Boot in Bruciato Horsebutt (2030 Last): $820
The weekly service boot drop from Viberg features some more of that burnished Bruciato horsebutt from Maryam, this time in a 2030-lasted cap-toe model atop a pair of Ridgeway soles.
Viberg Chelsea in Sap Waxed Kudu: $800
There’s also a whole smattering of new Chelsea boots at Viberg this week. First, we’ve got some pairs decked out in some kudu from C.F. Stead, in their Sap Waxed color…
Viberg Chelsea in Camel Hair Waxed Kudu: $800
…and the intriguingly-named Camel Hair. These pairs are both made on the 2050 last with 360 storm welts and Dainite soles.
Viberg Chelsea in Oak Chromepak: $800
Horween’s oily-good Chromepak also makes another appearance in Viberg’s lineup, though these pairs are actually built on the 2030 last—a surprise, considering this last is typically reserved for lace-up boots. Once again, you’ve got your choice of the Oak color…
Viberg Chelsea in Olive Chromepak: $800
…or the Olive. Both pairs are also 360 storm welted, and feature Ridgeway soles.
Alden x Leffot “City” Blucher: $755 (Pre-Order)
You’ve got just a few days remaining to place an order for these Barrie-lasted brogue-cap-toe bluchers. Made in unlined Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan with a single oiled leather sole, these shoes are made with casual versatility in mind.
Unmarked DB Hunter in Oiled Veg Tan: $400
Unmarked’s latest DB Hunter comes in hand-oiled veg-tan cowhide, with a 360 Goodyear welt and a pair of Vibram Christy wedge soles. Patina-ready!
Unmarked DBS in Oiled Veg Tan: $310
This oiled veg-tan also makes an appearance on Unmarked’s work shoe, the DBS. Also made with a 360 flat welt and Vibram Christy soles.
Alden x Brogue “Qinghua” Algonquin Blucher: $587
Ah, an exciting trio of new Alden releases at Brogue to discuss this week. First, the “Qinghua” blucher is made with a combination of navy CXL and white calfskin, in homage to the classic look of blue-and-white ceramic pottery. This pair is built on Alden’s Hampton last with a 360 flat welt and single Waterloc soles.
Alden x Brogue “Alamo” Penny Loafer: $586
Next, the “Alamo” penny loafer is made on the Copley last—expect a higher instep and a narrower heel than the style’s more common Van last. This pair comes in chocolate suede with a 270 flat welt and Alden’s Leisure III lightweight rubber soles.
Alden x Brogue “Kona” Plain Toe Boot: $625
Finally at Brogue this week, these plain toe Barrie-last boots are made with a deadstock coffee nubuck leather that looks like it’s brimming with character. These boots come with a 360 flat welt and Leisure III rubber soles.
Sons of Henrey George Split Toe Derby in Dark Brown Utah Calf: ~$356
These snazzy split-toes are a continuous offering from Sons of Henrey, but it appears they’ve recently made a big addition to their stock. The George is made on SoH’s accurately-named Contemporary Almond last with a 270 flat welt and Dainite soles. Also, that Utah calf is something, huh?
White’s Boots x Baker’s Boots MP Boot in Brown Bison: $659
A rugged bison leather from Wisconsin’s Law Tanning adorns this Baker’s-exclusive MP Boot. This pair comes in a 6 inch height with White’s handsewn stitchdown construction with Vibram 430 soles and Quabaug heels.