Bowland C Veldtschoen Derby Boot in Mahogany Grain Leather
- £535
Bowland features a 6 eyelet and 4 ski hook fastening, Veldtschoen Commando rubber sole for practicality and optimal water resistance and is finished in hand burnished mahogany grain textured calf leather. Bowland is a casual country derby boot and is crafted on the dedicated Veldtschoen 4436 last, which features generous fitting properties and a distinctive shape.
Any boot with its facings stitched on top of the vamp can be classified as a derby. Also known as 'open lacing', this style is of particular benefit to people with higher insteps and can be found on a variety of styles. Derbies are generally seen as more casual and offer an easy way to transition to casual outfits.
At over 75 years old, the 4436 is Cheaney's longest running last. It has a distinctive, vintage look and offers a generous fit allowing for the bellows tongue and a slightly heavier sock and is, generally speaking, shorter in the toe box area.
FIT ADVICE
- Shorter in the toe box then other lasts, but still stay true to size
- Generous in the width, will look quite heavy
A Veldtschoen shoe contains the same components as a Goodyear welted shoe. However the leather upper is turned out and stitched above the welt rather than the leather upper being wrapped underneath and stitched beneath the welt. This construction method provides more water resistance.
A wide folding tongue of a shoe or boot which is attached at the sides of the uppers to make the shoe much more water resistant.
Adopted by the British Army in the 1940's the Commando Sole is highly resistant to wear and tremendous non-slip capacity. Made by Itshide the cleated design and centre star medallions provide great traction and cushioning. Perfect sole for the great outdoors, shock absorbing properties allows exploring the most rugged of terrains less challenging.
Country grain is achieved by embossing our classic calf leather to create the grain effect, otherwise known as pebble grain. Revered for disguising creases and imperfections, this leather lends itself perfectly to our countrywear collection due to its resilience. Country grain also softens up very well around the foot, resulting in a shoe that you can wear all day with comfort.
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