We’re not quite breaking 20 boots/shoes deep this week, but we’re close enough that you’ll forgive us when you see what’s actually in here. Thins are definitely heavy on staples this time: we’ve got chunky White’s oxfords and a take on the Packer, courtesy of Division Road and Rose Anvil respectively, Real McCoy’s engineers at Standard & Strange, a stitchdown-heavy drop from Viberg, and plenty more.
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Division Road x White’s LTT Oxford 300 in Dark Brown Waxed Flesh: $800
It’s no secret that we here are Stitchdown are counted among the loyalists of the boot-shoe, or that White’s is one of the masters of the form. But Division Road is reminding us anyway, with two new pairs of “oxfords” and a lineman’s patch for good measure. The lace-to-toe, Waxed Flesh model is built on Vibram Christy outsoles, with rolled welts executed in a nearly but not-quite-matching black for a bit of dissonance against the uppers. These are on White’s sprung-toe c461 last, a sleeper winner for boots and something that adds some fun flavor to the LTT oxford.
Division Road x White’s Oxford 300 in Brown Chromexcel: $800
While the slightly more classic non-LTT Chromexcel version has a natural welt and sand colored 2060 outsoles to pair with White’s ol’ reliable 55 last.
The Real McCoy’s Buco Engineer in Buttock: $1,750
The best engineer patterns are, as a rule, developed from careful study of vintage boots, but the Buco? It’s a near exact copy, constructed with a 270˚ flat welt, reproduced Cat’s Paw half-soles, and heavy horsebutt with a pigmented finish all modeled on the corresponding specs of a pair of pre-war “Buco” brand boots. Gotta love that buttock!!
The Real McCoy’s Buco Narrow Engineer Boots in Buttock: $1,750
The Narrow engineer takes the same specs and places them on a slimmer last, this time modeled on a 50’s Buco boot. Unlike, the wider pair, the hides are struck through with dye (no teacore here) and hardware is raw brass rather nickel-plated.
Viberg Service Boot 2030 in Oak Naked Kudu: $1,040
Viberg’s second drop of the season is officially here, and right off the bat this collection is way heavier on stitchdown boots than the brands last few release. Only 33-ish percent of the models are welted, and all of Viberg’s heavy-hitting classic lasts—the 2030, 2040, 310, and 1035—are represented. This Oak Naked Kudu pair on a Ridgeway sole sits on the snazzier side, but the shine and the grain are winning combination. But…
Viberg Service Boot 310 in Tobacco Waxy Commander: $1,040
…the other side of the spectrum is well represented too—just check out these Dainite-soled 310’s, which, even on a last this exaggerated, are still circled in minute double-row stitchdown.
Viberg Service Boot 1035 in Whiskey Naked Kudu: $1,040
And then splitting the difference are the 1035 Service Boots in Whisky, which give us a better look at the surface texture of this Kudu. This time, there are commando outsoles underfoot. There’s also a pretty even mix of cool and warmed toned leathers in the collection, with cool Oak Kudu and Tobacco Commander, and the warmer Whisky Kudu and Toast Commander.
Viberg Rockland Blucher in Toast Waxy Commander: $955
Despite the boot focus, we’ve still got one—and a half—pairs of shoes. This Rockland makeup is pretty beefy, with a 360˚ scalloped welt and Dainite outsoles. All in all, this is one of the most diverse collections we’ve seen from Viberg in a while—check out the rest of SS25’s second drop here.
Rose Anvil x White’s Sundance Boot in Blood Core Latigo: $720 (Made to Order)
Let’s just say we know a thing or two about the urge to throw a toe bug on some western-leaning White’s—it’s a combo that just works. The Sundance is built out on the 690 last, for a lot of arch support and some extra-western extra heel, but with six-inch shafts that are a little more approachable than the original Packer. They’re constructed with a single layer rolled welt and Vibram V-bar outsoles. You can get them in “Blood Core” a black over red teacore that’ll be perfect by next Halloween (since the production timeline is 8-10 weeks)…
Rose Anvil x White’s Sundance Boot in Red Dog: $720
…as well as waxed flesh and the Red Dog shown here.
Nicks Custom Configuration Boots in Cypress Natural: $679 (Made to Order)
Nicks is currently offering Horween’s Natural Cypress as a limited run leather available on pretty much any boot you want for the next four weeks. It’s a combination tanned leather, but especially in natural it has a lot more texture and character than Chromexcel. The vegtable retan is—as combination tanned leathers go—quite heavy, which has promising patina implications as well.
Iron Boots TCO Derby Shoes in Light Brown Kudu: $775
It’s been a while since we’ve covered Iron Boots in the roundup, so for those who need a quick refresher: they’re a six person studio in Guangzhou, China making hand welted and stitchdown boots that have are lighter, softer, and arguably more approachable than most equivalently made footwear. Iron Boots is also incorporated in the U.S.—no duties or tariffs on the customer side. And last but not least, they have a new run of half-soled shoes on their TCO (“The Chosen One”) last, clicked from C.F. stead Kudu and hand welted on Dr. Sole half soles.
They’re also coming to our Boot Camp mega-expo in Chicago this November 8th, 2025! And will be bringing a healthy stock of the fabled Iron Boots x Østmo as well, models for sizing and purchase.
Grant Stone Cap Toe Boot in Black Chromexcel: $435 (Pre-order)
Speaking of Boot Camp, obviously Grant Stone (and Nick’s above) will be there as well. GS’s latest pre-order is a pair of their core models—the Cap Toe Boot and Plain Toe blucher—in black Chromexcel. These are quiet, reliable, straightforward makeups, put together with characteristic precision and available in E and EE width alongside the usual D. The boots have a natural 360˚ split-welt atop micro-stud outsoles…
Grant Stone Plain Toe in Black Chromexcel: $412
…but the bluchers are blacked-out save for some poppin’ brass eyelets and use the Leo last.
Brick + Mortar x Alden Plain Toe Blucher in Black Shell Cordovan: $945
Brick + Mortar have their own take on an almost-blacked-out blucher. Built on the Barrie last, the sole stack has a fair degree of heft thanks to the commando half-soles and 360˚ split-reverse welt. The uppers are shell cordovan, with contrasting silver hardware.
John Lofgren LK-047 Chapman Boots in Choco Chromexcel: $980
The Chapman is Lofgren’s take on a medium-heigh moc toe boot—named for the Wisconsinite naturalist and honorary boy scout who maybe inspired one Indiana Jones. As for the boots themselves, they’re loaded out with a unit lug-sole, 360˚ storm welt, and Choco…
Lofgren LK-047 Chapman Boots in Natural Roughout Chromexcel: $980
…or Natural Roughout uppers in Chromexcel.
Palomo Baxter Camp Moc in Cola: $270
Palomo is the in house of Duramas footwear, the manufacturer for some very large brands as well as smaller makers we have a lot of respect for (Turriff Functional Footwear). The Baxter is a new handsewn moccasin in Stead’s Repello Suede, with some darned fancy plug stitching, leather insoles, and a Palomo branded-outsole with shallow lugging. Definitely a camp moc that’s worth a look.
20% Off Limited Styles at Rancourt with Code “SELECT20”
Rancourt is thinning out their inventory in order to make room for new limited releases and tweak some of their models. That means they’re not just clearing out odd sizes and crazy colors; all three penny loafer models, their ranger moc, and the Acadia Chukka are all on the list in variations brown and natural.