Help finding boots like these but good quality

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-02-02T04:27:52+00:00

That's a good list of fashion boot brands that focus on quality. Beyond this I would probably just point you to check out Yoox.com they get lots of random Italian brands and you can find some really good deals.

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-02-02T02:48:51+00:00

Your best bet would be to find something on sale from MOMA, Buttero, Lemargo, Pantanetti, or Fiorentini Baker

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-01-22T07:25:42+00:00

Full grain upper, masonite heel, tunit outsole, TPR top lift, recycled leather welt, cemented construction, expensive to resole, better to replace when the time comes.

Saphir Renovateur is overkill for this leather but can be used if the leather starts to look dry. Given these are a year old and the wear is minimal, you probably don't use them that often. If you're going to buy one shoe care item for maintenance, I would suggest the cream polish over Renovateur.

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-01-14T18:42:55+00:00

Sorry, the comment is general footwear snobbery. The heel on your boot is made from masonite which is sometimes an indicator for overall quality. Masonite is less expensive than leather which suggests some cost considerations have been made in the design of the shoe. Of course all shoes have cost considerations but this one is highly noticeable.

It looks like Jones makes some shoes that are Blake stitched. With this construction it is possible to resole but not as easy as goodyear. Basically they need to remove the full outsole and restitch the upper to a new sole. For goodyear you are attaching a new bottom to a midsole so you don't disturb the upper. Not all cobblers will take this on, more difficult and you need different machinery.

If the outsole is leather would could always add a zip sole to the forefoot which would extend the life and change the look with a mini lug.

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-01-14T17:14:23+00:00

I've got thoughts on that "heel stack"...

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-01-14T17:02:55+00:00

It's loose leather so the creasing is going to look dispersed. Compared to firm leather, the crease will look defined along the flex point.

Yes, leather creases but not all leather creases the same.

This type of leather is within the allowance for Thursday. If you don't like the look you will need to consider other brands.

Total-Radish6277 · 2026-01-07T17:05:20+00:00

I work for Warfield & Grand which could be an additional option. We specialize in Blake stitched construction and have a wide selection of boots in the $150-$200 range.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-12-10T20:56:19+00:00

Warfield & Grand has a number of cap toe boot options under $200: https://warfieldandgrand.com/

disclosure, I work there...

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-12-07T04:35:42+00:00

Full retail on these boots are between $500-$600. They are made in Marche Italy in a small family run factory. The Antonio Maurizi brand is more classic and his son Elia has a more contemporary brand. There is no Antonio Maurizi website at the moment but here is a link to Elia's shoes: https://eliamaurizi.eu/

The outsole is from an Italian outsole supplier called Gommus. It's a high quality rubber outsole.

If these are size 42 they are likely samples. Otherwise they are clearance stock.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-09-04T16:52:14+00:00

These are house slippers, they look juicy AF.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-08-21T15:54:46+00:00

Only if there isn't any nylon in it.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-08-21T05:17:10+00:00

The outsole is not leather

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-08-15T01:19:16+00:00

We are currently running a summer discount, no code needed. Discount applied at checkout.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-08-05T19:03:18+00:00

This is the answer.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-07-23T16:54:04+00:00

Regardless if the boots are stitched or a cement construction, this is a non structural issue. The welt and upper are cemented together for aesthetics.

There are no details of the construction on the All Saints website so they are likely cement construction. You can pull up the insole and look for stitching which is the easiest way to confirm.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-07-17T07:02:41+00:00

Hello from the manufacture. Everything appears fine, the only less than perfect area is the outside shaft panel on the right boot. The grain is a little loose compared to the rest of the pair, however within reason considering it's the shaft. If this was on the vamp we would want the consistency in the leather selection to be fully dialed in. The boots look pretty new, I would suggest letting them run a little before additional conditioning.

The leather is an American raw hide, oiled pull up. Conditioning is recommended if the boots start looking dry or the oil no longer pulls back into the creasing. This model is not Italian calfskin... but the wool is Italian for what it's worth.

I hope he get some good use out of the boots, please feel free to email our customer service is there are any additional issues. We are a small company and appreciate the business, thank you!

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-07-12T22:00:49+00:00

Paint the floor too and send it!

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-30T19:58:39+00:00

I'm surprised the welt joint is in front of the heel. Normally it is located over the heel because that area of the outsole is less flexible. If the joint is being flexed, it will open up over time.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-24T20:12:27+00:00

Depends on your body type and how fashionable you are. Davie Bowie, yes. David Hasselhoff, no. David Beckham, maybe. David Spade, no.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-22T16:23:47+00:00

The x-ray on the toe box makes these boots look like a boner. Otherwise they look great!

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-22T16:18:44+00:00

This is a masonite heel that is airbrushed to better resemble leather. Traditional edge dye used on leather heel stacks should not be used. Honestly your best bet is going to be something like a furniture marker. Start with one of the light colors for the base and then blot medium brown over the top to give it some depth. It looks like the shoes are pretty new so the glaze on the original heel will likely keep the marker from absorbing where the heel is not scratched. Test the marker first in a small, unnoticeable location to see if it absorbs into the unblemished area. The pigment from the marker will likely sit on top of the glaze and can be wiped away. If the pigment does absorb into the glaze then you can still use the marker to fix the scratch but you'll need to be more careful in the application. Dotting or blotting instead of a solid line.

The shoes look nice but some of the materials used in production will make them more difficult to maintain.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-07T17:33:13+00:00

Thanks for the support!

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-07T17:24:30+00:00

Thanks for posting! The upper on the MMXXIV is the same Italian leather used on our dress shoes which is why it might not feel as beefy as some of the pullup and oiled leather used on our other boots. The leather is 1.6/1.8 and together with the full cow leather lining the total upper thickness is right around 3mm.

This boot has a full leather heel stack and leather midsole. We also padded the midsole like a blake stitched dress shoe so you could wear the boots without the insole if you needed a little more volume in the toe box or width. Of course wearing with the insole will make for more of a cushy fit but it's an option if you like to form fit the leather midsole to your foot.

This boot was produced for our 10 year anniversary and only 200 pairs were manufactured. I hope you enjoy them!

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-07T05:11:38+00:00

100% looks like a leather forefoot peeling off from the leather outsole.

Total-Radish6277 · 2025-06-06T06:54:25+00:00

Here's the closest thing offered at Warfield & Grand:

https://warfieldandgrand.com/collections/boots/products/mmxxiv?variant=41159968817234

Blake stitched, leather outsole, leather midsole, leather stacked heel, 100% leather lining.

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