a close up shot of 5-in-1 machine trimming midsole and welt leather

Factory Friday: August 7th

It's Friday and we're here with some behind the scenes shots from the production floor. We build our boots here in Eugene, Oregon and we're very proud of our process and the end result, and we think you will enjoy some behind the scenes action.

animation of sewer laying down stitch on burgundy leather upper
Some Burgundy Rambler preorders going through sewing.

pieces of burgundy rambler uppers in white bins
Stead's leathers are punchy inside and out.

a close up shot of black leather upper boots with interesting texture
Can you guess from this photo what animal the leather is from?

A stack of tan leather boot lasts
Natural Cypress (seen here) is a buttery golden tan leather from Horween.

A close-up action shot of a person's hand holding a hammer and striking back of british tan grizzly leather boot upper
Two different batches of British Tan restocked this week: plain toe boot and the cap toe version.

animation of bag of cork descending into corking machine
Szhooop.

close up shot of person using tool to smooth cork on bottom of boot
Boots in layers, this layer being the cork filling that molds to your foot while wearing.

british tan grizzly cap toe boots upside down on production rack
The previously mentioned cap toe version of British Tan Grizzly.

tobacco snakebite cap toe on formal last upside down on production rack
Tobacco Snakebite on the formal last is as versatile as it gets.

close up shot of tobacco snakebite welt being flattened
Same boot, close up with the rolling of the welt.

a close up shot of 5-in-1 machine trimming midsole and welt leather
As well as a trim.

animated photo of of hand guiding black rubber sole against belt sander
Cleaning up the edge before outsole stitching.

rows of dark brown leather boots on production racks
Java Waxed Flesh at the end of the line, about to be sanded before staining and buffing and final QC.

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