cascade of black rough out boots on finishing rack

Factory Friday: May 8th

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.

rolls of black leather
Some of the best tanneries in the world are right here in the US, like Seidel that tans a number of our leathers.

rolls of tan leather
Oiled Rough Outs are a synthesis of decades of leathercraft, resulting in hefty, weather-resisant leathers that are made for boot building.

rolls of brown leather
These three examples are built into a variety of boots, all built with longevity in mind, using Goodyear welted construction.

animation of plotting cutting machine
Intenional, appropriate use of technology allows us to build boots with precision, serving that ultimate purpose of longevity.

animated image of sewing tan leather
Doing everything in-house gives us the agility to constantly improve our processes, and therefore the end result.

stacks of tan leather boot uppers
Oiled Rough Outs are tanned to perpetually resist degredation, while maintaining their natural appearance.

animation of application of cork to bottom of boot
We want what you want: well constructed, quickly comfortable boots that you don't have to worry about.

glue brush applying adhesive to midsole of boot
Every step is toward that end.

animation of sanding outsole
There are no compromises, and that function must be met with a thoughtful approach to form.

racks of unfinished brown boots
We've recently been building moc toes on our casual last, resulting in a lower toebox, and a general sleeker silhouette.

custom black cherry bison boots
A Black Cherry Bison preorder nearing the end of the line.

woman applying stain to welt/midsole of boot
A sample getting its finishing touches.

finished black rough out moc toe boot
Another example of our moc toe on our casual last.

cedarburg leather boot waiting to be finished
Cedarburg, a low-oil tannage from Seidel just before finishing.

black leather boot from behind
Another sample that'll be added to our Seconds and Samples collection.

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