With September in full swing, we’ve got a lean—but by all measures mean—selection of releases for you to digest. A brand new GMTO is on offer from PA’s Oldspeed MFG, Freenote is back with a killer Nick’s collab and Nick’s gives their Ranger a western spin, Viberg hits a rather special collaboration with A Continuous Lean’s Michael Williams, and more…

If you’re curious, all previous Roundups can be found here.

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Oldspeed MFG Service Boot in Color 8 Chromexcel: $800 (Made to Order)

As the brand is relatively new-ish to the bootmaking world, we wouldn’t fault you for not knowing Oldspeed MFG’s Dave Corey. That said, you should definitely know Oldspeed MFG’s Dave Corey! As long as care about craftsmanship, American made goods, the beauty of autodidacticism. Listening to Dave on the Shoecast episode below is a good start.

From now until September 24th, Oldspeed’s running a GMTO on two of their signature makeups. Both are built from Horween’s Color 8 Chromexcel (one of the more underutilized shades of the beloved leather), and on the brand’s 1942 last, an aggressive anatomical last with a narrow heel, wider forefoot, and moderate arch to reduce fatigue.

In a rare makeup for the brand, Oldspeed is offering their 6″ Service Boot with a Vibram 100 lug sole, which adds some serious chunkiness to the sleek pattern. The boots are finished with double row stitchdown construction.

Old Speed MFG Low Quarter Shoe in Color 8 Chromexcel: $800 (Made to Order)

The Low Quarter Shoes get the same treatment as the Service Boots, beefed up by that Vibram sole. With some good wear and care, that Color 8 leather will absolutely reward you with some excellent patina, mellowing out significantly and expressing a huge range of tones.

Freenote Cloth x Nick’s Brakeman in Horween Black Chromexcel: $739

“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me”.” -Yohji Yamamoto

A new collab pair of Brakemans just hit the Freenote website and—fair warning—these are going fast. Super sleek and clean thanks to the 1925 last, these fit squarely in the realm of western wear, which is no surprise coming from Freenote. Built from no-frills Black Chromexcel, these boots are furnished with Vibram V-Bar outsoles, western style block heels, and 270° stitchdown construction.

Viberg x A Continuous Lean Field Chukka in Snuff Janus Suede: $1,300

If you’ve been around the online menswear world for a while, you’re probably already familiar with A Continuous Lean and its founder Michael Williams. If not, 1) you should definitely listen to our Shoecast episode with Mike, and 2) just know that ACL and Mike are massive early online champions of quality (North) American manufacturing and quality goods writ large, and that this very website might not exist without Mike’s trailblazing work. He’s great.

Anyway, Mike and Brett Viberg almost accidentally decided to make a boot, and ended up with this Field Chukka. The reworked silhouette is higher cut in the instep, provides great coverage at the ankle, and is built on the rounded and roomy 1035 last you don’t see enough of these days. Dressed in C.F. Stead’s Snuff Janus suede, it’s a darned solid all-rounder boot for sure.

Nicks Boots Lacer: $624

A new model from Nicks, the Lacer is based off of their Ranger model, but pulls in Nicks’ 5332 packer boot last for a higher arch and a pointier, western-ish feel. The Lacer is available now, in a wide range of Nick’s leathers, under their Quick Ship model. Compared to their standard lead times of 22-28 weeks, the Quick Ship lets you get your boots in hand in 10-14 weeks.

Paraboot x nonnative Briac in Gray Suede: ¥75,000

A tough one to get outside of Japan—but not impossible thanks to retailer Coverchord—Paraboot has teamed up with nonnative to release a take on their Briac boat shoe silhouette. nonnative, founded in 1999, is a brand known for their minimal, technically minded approaches to classic menswear silhouettes. This collaboration sees the Briac done up in a muted, monochrome grey color scheme, with matte silver eyelets and grey leather laces to match, which feels true to nonnative’s low-key ethos. Built on Paraboot’s Jannu lug sole, which adds some chunky balance to the more low-profile silhouette, the Briacs are finished with resolable McKay construction. Really cool shoes.

Rancourt Casual Horsebit in Heritage Brown: $298

A champion of not only American shoemaking, but also of the dying art of hand-sewn moccasins, Lewiston, ME’s Rancourt is back with their FW26 collection. We’re highlighting just a couple here but they’ve got many more on their site. A play on a dressier, Ivy-leaning style, the Casual Horsebit mellows out some of the more formal leanings of the bit loafer silhouette. Unlined, outfitted with camp soles, and—of course—made with a genuine hand-sewn plug, the Casual Horsebit is built from Seidel’s Heritage Brown Double Shot. If you want to get a little wild…

Rancourt Acadia Chukka Redux in Cognac Bison: $348

…we’ve got the return of the Acadia Chukka in a very in-your-face bison leather. The Acadia is one of Rancourt’s most popular models, and this Redux version take the easy-wearing silhouette that makes the Acadia such a fan favorite and decks it out with an intensely grained, rich ‘n’ warm leather that’ll only get more dramatic with age. These Acadias have Lactae Hevea soles underfoot to provide cushioning and a nice bit of traction.

Sanders Les Split Toe Penny Loafer in Polo Snuff Suede: $435

Combining a Norwegian split toe, penny loafer pattern, and chunky Vibram Vi-Lite lug sole, the Les is a new style from Northamptonshire’s Sanders. These are built from C.F. Stead’s Polo Snuff Suede and finished with a 360° welt. The disparate elements mesh quite naturally on the Les, coming together for an end result that’s on one hand casual and rugged, and on the other sophisticated and clean.

John Lofgren Military Desert Boot in Sand Suede: $530

Franklin & Poe just got a big restock, plus new colors, of John Lofgren’s Military Desert Boots. A beefed up version of the style first made iconic by Mods in mid-century England, Lofgren’s Desert Boots are all built from Japanese suede, outfitted with crepe soles, and balance comfort and durability like all good JLB boots do. Franklin & Poe have them in Sand…

John Lofgren Military Desert Boot in Tobacco Suede: $530

…as well as Tobacco….

John Lofgren Military Desert Boot in Olive Suede: $530

…Olive, and last but not least…

John Lofgren Military Desert Boot in Black Suede: $530

…they have them in Black, too!

Meanforme Albermarle in Scirada Castoro Tobacco Suede: $387

Meanforme—the highly funky Manchester, UK brand with some of the more unique styles currently on the market—is a back with a fresh take on a 2-eye moc boot. Taking a bit of Wallabee DNA, putting that in a petri dish, and letting it stew and evolve through many generations, we ultimately land at the Albermarle. The twisted take on a familiar silhouette adds distinctly Meanforme details like the collar flap and hand-formed crepe sole. They’re built with Meanforme’s Sacchetto construction—for a flexible and cushy feel underfoot—with Italian tannery Sciarada’s Castoro Suede. The Albermarles come in two colors, Tobacco…

Meanforme Albermarle in Scirada Castoro Olive Drab Suede: $387

…and Olive Drab.