shot of bottom of boot filled with cork on production rack

Factory Friday: October 16th

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.

animated image of coyote oiled rough out boot upper being sewn
Oiled Rough Out Uplands in Coyote being sewn up for a restock.

animated image of operator setting eyelets on coach rambler boot upper
Setting hardware on a pair of custom ramblers.

animated image of operator using toe lasting machine on boot upper
In toe lasting you can really see that pull up effect on Tobacco Snakebite, as the leather is pulled around the last, the oils in the leather are displaced, with the leather lightening in apperanace.

custom uplands on production rack upside down showing welt and cork filling
Pair of customized uplands in Black Chromexcel after cork filling.

a close up shot of application of adhesive to bottom of boot before midsole is attached
Adhesive is applied before the midsole is placed and sewn.

animated image of operator guiding bottom of boot through outsole stitcher
Another upland preorder getting outsole stitched.

boot maker using hammer to attach heel to bottom of boot
After outsole stitching, the heel is placed with adhesive and pressed, prior to being locked in with nails.

a close up shot of turquoise shrunken bison uplands before being finish sanded
Pair of Turquoise Bison uplands prior to going through final sanding.

a custom washed horse rump boot being finish-sanded
Custom Cafe Washed Horse Rump boots going through a final sanding.

finishing rack filed with tobacco snakebite plain toe boots
Tobacco Snakebite plain toes right before being boxed up.

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1 comment


  • Lazaro Alanis

    Can you please do an MTO Olive Waxed Flesh? Pleeeeeeeeease!


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