Suede Desert Boot

The Suede Desert Boot is an ankle boot for everyday wear. It is light and flexible from the first day, with no stiff break-in, and it is built so that when the sole wears through, it can be replaced rather than the whole pair.

Materials

• Calf suede upper, 1.6 mm thick, with an unlined vamp and a soft leather lining at the heel
• Natural crepe rubber sole, half an inch thick, that cushions every step
• Stitchdown construction, so any cobbler can take the sole off and fit a new one
• Made with a family workshop in Poland

Fit

True to size with a medium width and a rounded toe. Two eyelets and waxed cotton laces let you wear it snug or loose. Suede gives a little over the first few weeks, so if you are between sizes, take the half size down. A single boot in men’s US 9 weighs 15 oz.

Care

Treat the suede with a water-repellent spray before the first wear and again every few months. Let them dry at room temperature, never on a radiator, and brush the nap with a suede brush once dry. Crepe picks up dust, and a suede eraser or a wipe with a damp cloth brings it back. Tan darkens slightly with wear.