BOOTS - Tanker Black
To produce the very finest high-end version of this boot model has been on the wish list of our company for many years. Finally, through the strong collaboration between ourselves and the John Lofgren workshops of Japan, that quest has become a reality.
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- LEATHER
- Veg-tanned Horsehide
- CONSTRUCTION
- Bench-made on traditional lasts
- LINING
- Fully leather-lined
- WELT
- Goodyear storm welt (UK)
- STITCHING
- Double stitched at high stress points
Hand-stitched shaft seam
- HEELS
- Original Cats Paw
- SOLES
- Custom made US Army WWII chequered pattern soles
- BUCKLES
- Solid brass - blackened
- LABLE
- Woven shuttle-loom
- SIZES
- Available in half sizes 7 - 11 (UK sizing)
Description
To produce the very finest high-end version of this boot model has been on the wish list of our company for many years. Finally, through the strong collaboration between ourselves and the John Lofgren workshops of Japan, that quest has become a reality.
Conceived in 1937, alledgedly at the request of General Patton, the Tanker Boot is of a unique and elegant design. The most noticeable feature is that of the front closure which allows them to be donned and removed with much greater ease than a normal lace-up boot, by way of a short and long strap arrangement, whilst still giving good ankle support.
We feel we have created the definitive version, and can assure they are absolutely stunning. Working from an original pair of WWII vintage examples, we've had the lasts custom-made by taking moulds from them, and recreated all the design and sewing details with fastidious enthusiasm.
The shape and fit is simply fantastic - snug shapely ankle throat, correct bow to the sole and elegant shape to the vamp.
The Tanker Boot design combines ruggedness with elegance so they lend themselves to most occasions and applications, and are so easy to put on and take off. They are in our opinion the ultimate utility boot and we are so pleased to have made these a reality.