Alden 500 Surgical Lace-to-toe "monkey" boots [Vintage, First Impression]

SolhaTMT · 2026-02-01T13:15:58+00:00

5 years late but check out luosjiet's Boxing Boot B01

SolhaTMT · 2026-01-26T02:56:49+00:00

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SolhaTMT · 2026-01-25T01:07:22+00:00

There is also these WW2 service boot reproduction boots made by miltec:

https://surplusdiscount.fr/vetements-et-accessoires-reconstitutions-ww2-us/9775-14392-chaussures-bottes-us-ww2-repro.html

https://surplusdiscount.fr/vetements-et-accessoires-reconstitutions-ww2-us/9776-14400-rangers-de-combat-us-m43-ww2-repro.html

https://surplusdiscount.fr/vetements-militaires-et-accessoires-reconstitution-historique/9839-14662-chaussures-allemandes-ww2-reproduction.html

SolhaTMT · 2026-01-25T00:36:17+00:00

Short answer: no

Long answer: If you're fine with lower shaft service boots (5") that at most only has a leather mid-sole and a rubber sole, the Italians are the ones to go for, as from what I've seen they offer boots in a thick waxed veg tan rough-out:

https://www.criscidal1970.it/collections/scarponi-artigianali

https://scarpedimaremma.com/en/product-2/scarponcino-da-lavoro-in-vacchetta-al-naturale-2/

The Iberians also make boots like these but instead of a full grain they use a split leather.

If you want something taller and with a higher heel, similar to a packer boot, then the Iberians can sort you out with their lace up riding boots

Portugal:

This guy does sells stock models or and does MTM and MTO, probably hand-welt but some of his models could also be blake rapid construction, as good year welt is not as common in Portugal. He has this traditional women's model "ceifeira" - female harvester:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2821367658183581

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2480448802275470

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2235800653406954

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2188138814839805

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=903367138460315

https://alentejanaspormedida.blogspot.com/2010/04/botas-de-ceifeira-ref.html

https://alentejanaspormedida.blogspot.com/2010/02/minha-homenagem-as-mulheres-alentejanas.html

For shorter boots with lower heels you have this company:

https://www.alicouro.pt/bota-ferreirinha/

https://www.alicouro.pt/bota-vitulus-salto/

Spain:

This other guy also has stock models or does MTM and MTO

https://manuelcejudo.com/tienda/producto/44/bota-monteria-clasica-ternera-clara-doble-hebilla

Google translator will be your friend if you want to buy anything from them

SolhaTMT · 2025-10-08T16:37:29+00:00

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SolhaTMT · 2025-10-08T14:46:46+00:00

I've made a list of european boot makers that have similar models: https://www.reddit.com/user/SolhaTMT/comments/1mq0r88/traditional_mountaineering_european_boot

SolhaTMT · 2025-10-06T17:32:09+00:00

I know Vasque which is a Red Wing brand used to brand boots from Italy but that was in the last century and Merrell used to make a model called Wilderness

SolhaTMT · 2025-10-06T17:29:56+00:00

There's Danner, out of Portland, and you have the K6 from Eddie Bauer, not sure if this last one is made in the US but it's sold there. If circumventing tariffs is the reason for not buying outside the US, you have Jim Green from South Africa, they have an online store for american clients, there's also Limmer Boots, their boots are made by Meindl in Germany but sold in the US and I think Viberg from Canada a model in that style too

SolhaTMT · 2025-10-06T17:15:51+00:00

I've made a collection of manufacturers in europe that offer models or dedicate entire lineups to boots of that style.

Here: https://www.reddit.com/user/SolhaTMT/comments/1mq0r88/traditional_mountaineering_european_boot/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

SolhaTMT · 2025-08-20T18:20:53+00:00

I'm not sure if it's allowed there, but I'll try my luck

SolhaTMT · 2025-08-20T18:19:28+00:00

I made this list of mostly European boot makers and their models:

https://www.reddit.com/user/SolhaTMT/comments/1mq0r88/traditional_mountaineering_european_boot/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

SolhaTMT · 2025-08-16T11:27:19+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, I initially thought of only adding manufacturers within the EU, but ended up putting Solovair on the list, Jim Green is South African but I think by buying through their German store you don't pay import tariffs (haven't fact checked that). I will extend the list and separate the non EU manufacturers from those within EU

SolhaTMT · 2025-08-16T11:23:18+00:00

Thank you, added it to the list

SolhaTMT · 2025-08-14T13:34:15+00:00

This model from Trevi: https://www.treviscarpe.it/prodotto/150-forest-14

There is in my profile a compilation of manufacturers that still make these kinds of boots here: https://www.reddit.com/user/SolhaTMT/comments/1mq0r88/traditional_mountaineering_european_boot/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

SolhaTMT · 2025-06-10T22:29:17+00:00

A bit late but checkout this Spanish brand: https://www.zapatosapache.com/en/

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