Pennine II C Veldtschoen Derby Boot in Burgundy Grain Leather

The Pennine II is for me simply the definitive pair of English made boots. Superbly made and supremely comfortable after a very short break in period. In a busy field with strong competition (Trickers and C&J particularly) the Cheaney Pennine II has the clear edge.

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.

I love Veldtschoen. I have a pair of Veldtschoen shoes in Zug leather that I wear constantly. A few years ago I saw the Pennines on sale and they looked great. Ideal for the Winter I thought.

However, there is a known issue with the short laces supplied. Shoe shop lacing pattern or Criss Cross pattern meant I could not lace higher than the eighth hole. I had to unthread the boots and rethread them with every wear. This discouraged me from wearing them so often.

Even with longer laces, the closeness of the holes on the boot means there is a lot of lace to fiddle with in a cramped space, even though it looks great when it is in place and also in photographs. Army lacing cuts down on the amount of lacing used.

I don’t particularly like speed lacing, though I have it on walking boots. I think standard lacing looks dressier. However, with the benefit of hindsight I would choose speed laces over nine holes. The ideal solution would be a seven hole boot with more room and less lacing required.

Alternatively, you might want to consider a Veldtschoen shoe first.

They are brilliant really nice to wear, doesn’t require any breaking in, a perfect fitting boot for my every day use and a perfect companion to use with a suit...!!

My second pair of Pennine boots , my son bagged my first .

The materials and manufacturing quality are both first class .

The last , styling and veldtschoen construction are a throwback to early / mid 20th century Britain . I wear these with cord trousers / chinos teamed with a wax jackets , tweed sports coat or overcoats . They look great in the city or countryside and have been comfortable on the foot from the box .

I have bought most of the top British brands and Cheaneys are the best for quality of leather and comfortable front day 1

I bought these while on vacation in England and I’m very proud to wear them back here in Colorado. They definitely had taken approximately 10 wearing’s to break in but now are more comfortable each time I wear them. I was very impressed with customer service and even though they are expensive I plan on purchasing more in the future. Special shoes.

The leather quality these boots is excellent and the Veltschoen is certainly quite special however the boots should be redesigned. No one will be trudging around the countryside with these boots versus a modern walking boot. The commando sole heel is far too high and stiff, causing impact on the knees and picks up too much dirt to enter the pub after a walk. The addition of speed hooks and a danite sole would greatly increase the versatility around town. Furthermore I'd recommend that tongue should be lined and i could be happy with these boots for 10 years more. Currently these are my second favour boots.

It's three years since I bought my first pair of these boots and they continue to give complete satisfaction.

Although they show little wear as yet, I have now bought a second pair as insurance. They are of the same very high quality.

Both pairs are beautifully made and very comfortable. The leather is soft. The soles are not heavy despite their thickness and their strength. The bellows tongue provides an extra defence against water ingress.

Excellent service and an excellent product which is well worth the money.