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Introduced in the 1950's, Thorogood's No. 685 Boot was billed as the Job-Fitted Work Shoe for Farm Wear. Epaulet is proud to re-introduce this classic boot as an exclusive collaborative style! Using the original styling, we've updated the details with a few modern twists and created a rugged, handsome, long-lasting, and affordable piece of true Americana. Outside of its great history and lineage, we're confident that this boot delivers more value than all of the similar products at this price point.
Each piece is meticulously crafted in Wisconsin and feature a rugged "Crazy Horse" leather upper, and Goodyear-welted cork-filled Neoprene sole. 144 units are available for Spring 2011 - all of which are exclusive to Epaulet. This boot will age beautifully over time and last for years. Its beautiful cowhide exterior will develop will only get better the more you wear it. Here's all the details:
"Crazy Horse" Leather Upper
This version of our custom Thorogood for Epaulet No. 685 boot is crafted from the whimsically named cowhide "Crazy Horse". Like chromexcel, "Crazy Horse" is a pull up leather, which is to say that it ages and wears beautifully, gaining incredible character over time. The leather will temporarily lighten in color with everyday walking, as your movement displaces oils, greases, and/or waxes. This dramatic, yet subtle effect is ensured by the special tannage process that each "Crazy Horse" hide undergoes; oil is applied under pressure and at high temperatures, which allows for a deeper impregnation of oil into the leather and a rugged finish. The resultant material is immediately full of character and color variegation, without looking artificially distressed; it's easy to maintain, water resistant, and suitable for industrial applications.
Goodyear Welt & Neoprene Cork-Filled / Rubber Sole
The Goodyear welt is a method of attaching the sole of a shoe to the upper. Charles Goodyear Jr. introduced a machine to mechanize this step, and the process is his namesake. The Welt, is a strip of leather sewn onto the interface between the upper and the sole. Heavy stitching attaches the welt to both the top and bottom of the boot, increasing water resistance and ensuring that the sole is securely attached. The sturdy work sole is a combination of oil-resistant cork-filled neoprene with a thick industrial rubber heel. It's extremely comfortable and durable. The Goodyear Welt will allow you to easily and inexpensively replace the sole once it has been worn out (which will take a quite a while).
Two-Part Shock Absorption Insole
Each boot contains a soft gel insole that is removable and washable. Beneath the insole is a permanently affixed Poron® urethane strip which acts as another layer of cushioning and draws water vapor and perspiration away from the foot. With these two in place, this boot is extremely comfortable to wear.
SIZING RECOMMENDATION - PLEASE NOTE
The No. 685 boot runs true to size. Please order the same size that you typically take in a dress shoe.
If you're familiar with the Alden "Barrie" and "Tru-Balance" last, then it's very consistently one half size smaller. So if you wear a 9.5D in the Alden Barrie (ex. Shell Cordovan Longwing) or Tru-Balance last (ex. Indy Boot), then we recommend ordering a 10D in the Thorogood No. 685.
If you own a pair of Clarks Desert Boots, we'd recommend ordering the same size (ex. buy a 10D Thorogood if you wear a 10D Clarks Desert Boot).
And please note, this boot is available in Medium ("D") width only.
About Weinbrenner & Thorogood
Since 1892, Weinbrenner Shoe Company (manufacturer of the Thorogood brand) has been a leading manufacturer and pioneering force in the American footwear industry, initiating many of the significant safety and job-fitted design elements that are common today. Originally founded in Milwaukee, and now located in Merrill, Wisconsin, Thorogood footwear is the most trusted brand in the uniform and work industry. They manufacture boots for police, firemen, postal works, the NYFD - you name it. As an employee-owned company, Weinbrenner craftsmen work hard to provide hardworking men and women with the best, most comfortable boots and shoes around.
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