Cheaney Pennine II C Veldtschoen Derby Boot in Burgundy Grain Leather

These are the most comfortable items I have ever placed on my feet! After a little resistance they mold to the shape of your feet but still provide great support, which is unusual in my experience. However after about 8 months of use in muddy fields, country and beach footpaths, the stitching started to give way and the leather split. This compromised the weather proof nature of the construction and left me without decent winter footwear. The stitching could have been repaired at the next re-sole and condition, but the split could not. To be fair Cheaney replaced the boots without any trouble. This is the sort of service to be expected for £380 but I also expect a pair of boots to survive more than 1 year at this price. They are after all called Pennines and sold as a more weather proof construction (I never went near terrain like the Pennines!). I had hoped for 10 or so years of constant use with the reconditioning service...I now have to break in a new pair. I suppose I got 8 months wear free but it is still disappointing.

First pair of Cheaney boots. Fit perfectly and are comfortable. The quality and finish are of the highest standard. Will definitely be buying from Cheaney again.