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Welted Ware
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This channel features brand shoe and boot reviews for some from the world's best shoe and bootmakers, including famous shoe brands, emerging makers, and bespoke houses. We cover shoe cleaning, shoe restoration, and finding great deals on shoes, while presenting shoes artistically through photos, videos, and informed commentary.
Come also find me on Instagram at @weltedware .
Come also find me on Instagram at @weltedware .
Welted Ware / Belted Ware takes on the Ashland Leather English Tan Dublin (irregular) Belt
Title says it all. I’m starting to take an interest in belts, so I wanted to bring you one of my favorite bands in the belt game, Ashland, Leather, founded by Phil Kalas, one of the true gentlemen of the leather trade and a great musician in his own right. Let’s dive in to belts shall we….
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Introducing Kiattoko Handmade - A BOLD new Indonesian Maker and my BIGGEST SURPRISE in this hobby!
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Title says it all. Kiattoko Handmade is a new Brand and collaboration of a very small team of Indonesian BOOTMAKING craftsmen and a management and vision team based in Singapore. My first boot of theirs is the Oldboy, and wow what a boot it is. Made of shell cordovan, and built on a custom last, this boot is something to behold!
A first look at Tokyo Sandals (the Boots Factory’s OTHER footware venture) -Japanese Stitchdown!
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Tokyo Sandals is a well established arm of the Boots Factory , focusing Ng non causal sandals, slip ons, and other light footware typically built using stitchdown construction and high quality materials with substantial arch support . Lets dive deeper into sandal culture the accompanies boot culture in Japan!
Buy Parkhurst OVER Viberg? An emerging boot debate!
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Let’s dive into a discussion about Parkhurst versus Viberg and the merits/pros/cons of purchasing one over the other.
The Quan Shoemaker George Boot- Simply WOW Unboxing
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Title says it. Quan is one of today’s best shoemakers working anywhere in the world. Yes, Quan is that good. Featuring high quality Goodyear welted construction, impeccable attention to detail and high quality materials and construction, at a “reasonable” price, this is a brand and a boot well worth your attention.
Parkhurst Boots - the Allen Stitchdown- Tempesti Veg Tan Capsule
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Today I take a close look at my second stitchdown boot from Parkhurst Boots. This one features a beautifully rich Burgundy vegetable tanned leather from Conceria Tempesti . Let’s take a deeper dive
The Two Monkeys Sportif Boot- INNOVATIVE Japanese Heritage Boot-making
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In this video, the 2 Monkeys Sportif Model gets a close look. Made by a small artisanal workshop based in Tokyo, Japan, this boot harkens to the styles of the Belle Époque era of the early 20th century, taking its inspiration from hunting and work boots of that time.
Let’s Roll with Rolling Dub Trio and Hang… the Stan Side Gore Chelsea Boot Review
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In today’s video, we take a deeper look into Rolling Dub Trio, one of Japan’s preeminent, boot makers, and manufacturers of Goodyear welted footwear. Featuring burgundy chromexcel leather,  this boot is a great introduction into what makes Japanese heritage footwear special. Let’s take a deeper dive, shall we? 
The Best Value in Heritage Boots? The Parkhurst Allen Stitchdown Boot Arrives
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Parkhurst has made waves in heritage footwear since first arriving on the scene several years ago. Based out of the US, with production now through Spain, Andrew Svisco and his team at Parkhurst offer high quality, all leather boots with style, panache, high quality leathers, rugged build, and comfort. Let's take this journey into Parkhurst now, in their latest journey into stitchdown boots.
The Legend Grows - Acme Shoemaker's Full Strap Penny Loafer
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In this video, we detail the growing legend of Acme Shoemaker, as seen through the execution of this beautiful full strap penny loafer. How appropriate that 2024's World Championships of Shoemaking showcases this style, perfect for everything from casual to formal wear. This model features Horween Tannery's Black Shell Cordovan. A handwelted, handlasted, and made shoe of the highest regard, let...
Pure Polish Products and Elegal Shoemaker - getting a nice shine on your shoes!
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Pure Polish Products is among the very best shoecare products out there to elevate and protect your shoes. In this case, I shine up my new Elegal Shoemaker Derbies for a clean look
Elegal Shoemaker- Natural Light and a Pure Polish High Shine Makes for A Shoe as Art - ASMR
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Enjoy a bit of music, some beautiful hand made shoes, with a tremendous hand-created patina from Elegal Shoemaker, one of Vietnam’s up and coming talented shoemakers. Let me know in the comments if you enjoy this different type of content
Introducing Elegal Shoemaker. Handwelted, Hand Lasted and Handpainted Masterpiece Shoemaking
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This video introduces Elegal Shoemaker, based out of Vietnam and run by Thinh Nguyen. This innovative and affordable makers features makeups with some of the finest patina work I have seen. To top it off, the details of hand lasting, handwelted, artistry, & attention to detail are all featured and available at an affordable price. This apron derby features a handsewn apron, tremendous olive red...
Introducing the Crù Ñonpareil Eakins Service Boot
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CNP continues to bring the heat with its Eakins Service Boot in a local Vegetable Tanned Pull Up leather from Indonesia. Let’s dive into this model!
The Craft & Glory Ranger Boot - Unboxing and First Impressions of An Impressive Heritage Bootmaker
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Healing from deli, India is an interesting and emerging new heritage bootmaker to the international heritage footwear community. Craft & Glory offers a wide range of styles, typically hand lasted with Goodyear welted construction. I was given the opportunity to review a pair of their boots, which feature an impressive array of leather components, quality, build quality, and a comfortable last....
Caring for Suede and Refinishing Your Shoe Edge Dressing - A Demonstration & Tutorial
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Caring for Suede and Refinishing Your Shoe Edge Dressing - A Demonstration & Tutorial
The Viberg Derby Shoe - 2020 last (old)- split horsebutt leather - is this “old Viberg” a good ‘Berg
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The Viberg Derby Shoe - 2020 last (old)- split horsebutt leather - is this “old Viberg” a good ‘Berg
Welted Ware’s Boot Collection - the 2024 Version!
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Welted Ware’s Boot Collection - the 2024 Version!
Nicks Boots Chelsea! Is this the ultimate rugged slip on boot? Unboxing and first impressions
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Nicks Boots Chelsea! Is this the ultimate rugged slip on boot? Unboxing and first impressions
The Sagara Valiant Lace To Toe Short Boot. Is this the LTT to rule them all?
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The Sagara Valiant Lace To Toe Short Boot. Is this the LTT to rule them all?
Why Buy Viberg? Everything you need to know about the Viberg 2040 last!
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Why Buy Viberg? Everything you need to know about the Viberg 2040 last!
Welcome to the Crù. The Crù Ñonpareil Monkey Boot sizzles into Welted Ware!!!
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Welcome to the Crù. The Crù Ñonpareil Monkey Boot sizzles into Welted Ware!!!
The Iconic Nick’s Boots 8 inch Urban Logger- is this too much of a boot for me and you?
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The Iconic Nick’s Boots 8 inch Urban Logger- is this too much of a boot for me and you?
Do You Want Quan? I do! A first take on Quan Shoemaker’s Derby Boots -
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Do You Want Quan? I do! A first take on Quan Shoemaker’s Derby Boots -
Caswell Boots Stanton Moc Toe Boot- Patina Update
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Caswell Boots Stanton Moc Toe Boot- Patina Update
Discussing Pacific Northwest (PNW) Boots - Part 2 of my conversation with Shellvedge
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Discussing Pacific Northwest (PNW) Boots - Part 2 of my conversation with Shellvedge
New Old Stock Vintage Florsheim 33315 Oxford - A Welted Ware Quick Take
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New Old Stock Vintage Florsheim 33315 Oxford - A Welted Ware Quick Take
Welted Ware & Shellvedge Discuss Pacific NW Boots! Part 1
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Welted Ware & Shellvedge Discuss Pacific NW Boots! Part 1
The Top AmericanWelted Bootmaker at a BEST Price - Finishing my conversation with Caswell Boots
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The Top AmericanWelted Bootmaker at a BEST Price - Finishing my conversation with Caswell Boots
White’s Boots X Freenote Cloth LTT Lineman Boot- my first foray into True Pac NW workwear boots!
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White’s Boots X Freenote Cloth LTT Lineman Boot- my first foray into True Pac NW workwear boots!
Very tasty!
Grant Stone belts are made by Ashland. Good quality belts.
I think the Ashland products are top shelf ! Great looking leather ! Great Video !
There's one aspect of boot enthusiast mentality that I never quite understood. All this focus is placed on the bootmakers attention to detail (stitch density, spacing, location of loose grain creasing, etc.). Then after putting the perfect pair on your feet......it's all about patina (i.e. wear and tear). 🤣
Where do you go to buy?
Instagram - @kiattokohandmade
I love these. What a debut! Beautiful pattern and a well suited last.
Totally agreed. Super impressive introduction
Bellissimi stivali!!!😘👌🏻Complimenti! 👏🏻🍾🥂👊🏻
Thank you!!!!
These are so beautiful
I agree and am so happy about them
I love these!! Where did this brand come from!?!?
Agreed! I also happened to land on this video and this pair is so beautiful 🤩
Tomas used to work with a number of highly regarded makers on oursole stitching and other work. Also works as a cobbler. He has partnered with an enthusiast in Singapore who recognized this and started planning out new designs, custom lasts, etc, to offer high quality handwelted boots at a fair price, and this is so nice to have. I'd def check them out if you can. Maybe Mario's pair?
So... I'm looking at this and quite taken aback, very fantastic boot. Man. One day I will get out of the $200ish boot space lol.
Beautiful work on these boots. You are starting to get out front of everyone on the newer makers these days. Thanks for the heads up.
I would love to keep this going. It's challenging to sort out and find the quality makers, and Kiattoko is definitely one of them.
@@WeltedWare I ordered a Field Boot / Boondocker from them after seeing this video. Two-month expected lead time is very good these days for made-to-measure and the $500 price for such is very good. I ordered Maryam Toscanello TPR and Dr. Sole half. Thanks again!
I don't understand how they get a needle and thread through all those layers by hand and keep it even.
Nor do I hahah. super impressive
Incredible boot! The craftsmanship is impeccable. Well done! Would you be willing to share the price for this? And if you mentioned it in the video, I’m happy to rewatch.
Price ranges from mid 400’s to mid 800’s, this being on the higher end due to the shell cordovan used
Awesome video. Unbelievable pair of boots. You’ve been bringing us some amazing boots!
Thanks much! Love your vids as well on LJ vs other boots. I have a couple of their pairs as well, but this one, wow, next level easily.
Can we get links plz?
@kiattokohandmade on Instagram is the best way to get in touch
this boot is pretty incredible.. very interesting patterns on there and the finishing looks so on point
Totally agreed. It’s impressive on so many levels, particularly the fit and finish
I don’t understand why there’s an eyelet above the speed hooks. Boot looks great otherwise.
i see this a lot. im not a fan.
It’s a great way to stash laces when not wearing. Plus I tend to not lace the last eyelet to provide more wiggle on wearing
Looks good. Off to instagram (i assume) to peruse
so worth it hah
5:00 its called fudging not brogueing
Slip of the tongue
Beautiful! Enjoy.
Thx much!
The footbed is full grain leather . The pattern on them are wet molded .
Shit I need some of those
a couple of commenters may have eluded to it: Viberg offers a selection of Lasts and at least one will work for the wider foot. Parkhurst is accepting the 80-20 rule that they're last will work for 80% and the other 20% should just look elsewhere. i'm not going to pay even Parkhurst $$ to be told go up a 1/2 size if you are, say, EE. my opinion, natch.
These shoes are far too good for these shit shoe trees. Shame!
I have _a lot_ of Vibergs, and no Parkhursts. I'll have to try Parkhurst some day. Thanks for the video!
Stirring the Alden pot. 😂
This is an interesting debate/discussion topic. I have two pair of Vibergs, a service boot and a Halkett. Both in the 2030 last, both exceptionally finished. My natural CXL service boot exhibits the best example of CXL I have in my collection -- luxurious, with remarkable depth and shading, just incredible. Both fit me perfectly and are a joy to wear. I have four pair of Parkhurst, plus a Nicks/Parkhurst collaboration. My Parkhurst models come on the 602, 602M, and 618 lasts. All fit very well. Which brand would likely be my next purchase, given a choice between only the two? I would almost certainly buy Parkhurst, for these reasons: 1) the variety of leathers the company is releasing (including multiple versions of veg tan, horsebutt, and kudu, on various lasts); 2) the construction and finishing is comparable enough to Viberg in my opinion; and 3) the incredible price difference. Objectively, Viberg is not twice the value of Parkhurst, no way. For my use cases, Parkhurst is the clear winner. I still watch for Viberg releases, stalk them on EBay, and scrutinize their annual archive sale. But for new boots I would go with Parkhurst.
To make a small correction, Parkhurst uses leather heel counters
What the differences in terms of width and instep of Kirin and Marilyn lasts?
I will buy Grant Stone, Parkhurst and Truman anyday over the insanely overpriced Vibergs. Same or better quality, at half the price. It's a no brainer to me. On principle, I refuse to pay the atrocious Viberg prices.
Parkhurst imo feels like a budget Alden competitor. Just because they’re stitchdown doesn’t put them in the same sentence as Viberg. Parkhurst needs some work their lasts aren’t work wear lasts, I just recieved the 618 and the toe box is low… dress shoe low. The heel counter/ pattern is kind of wacky. The leathers are thin and glove like. The overall boot is lighter and the stitching doesn’t feel like work boot quality. The quality is good for what it is but you’re in over your head saying it’s a good alternative. I think the closest Viberg has had to a budget alternative was Truman back when they did stitchdown, but they’ve clearly gone down a very different path.
I am not putting Parkhurst down; they seem to make a good boot and am looking forward to wearing them and judging them for what they are. I am down for a lower cost light weight boot that doesn’t come with the trials and tribulations that come with being a viberg consumer.
The Tempesti leather is thin, but the CF Stead uppers are quite a bit thicker.
i wear 7.5 EE/EEE in other brands. which size do i need in pakhurst?
Hi Ashwin, what’s the color on the Parkhurst boots?Wishing you a great rest of the weekend! ✌🏻
That's the Allen 618 stitchdown in Bordeaux.
I have owned Vibergs but have always moved them on for some reason or another. I think their last price hike opens them up to all sorts of scrutiny. For the price your paying things have to be perfect. Loose grain, thinner leathers might be okay for other manufacturers but not at 900USD+. As for Parkhurst from your video they look great, but I would consider them closer to Grant Stone in quality.
Great vid! I'm a fanboy of both Parkhurst and Viberg. I love them both. The Parkhurst lasts are probably my best fitting, and Andrew is easy to support because he is great. The new stitchdowns from Parkhurst really do make them a hard to beat place to start. They definetly do have veg tan leather heel counters also. I also love the collaboration between Nicks and Parkhurst (it's a great last). These are a couple of my favorite brands for service boots, so I could go on and on. 😅
Great comparison and content. Parkhurst is really doing something special.
I agree with your review and comparison. It's a big compliment to Parkhurst to be compared to one the best heritage boot manufacturers in the world. I have the same pair of 618 Bordeaux Veg tan and they are incredible.
Parkhurst are super comfortable. I am a Grant Stone guy but I'm starting to lean towards Parkhurst as my go-to brand. They just released the Niagara (Indy boot) in spruce kudu.
I would rather have the Parkhurst all day long. It's just as good as Viberg without the ridiculous price. The issue with Parkhurst is limited sizes and stock. I love my Niagara's in navy calfskin.
I agree. Are vibergs nicer, yes. Twice as nice... eye of the beholder. New to the genre, start with patkhurst till you know what you like
If Parkhurst would just extend that heel counter to end right where the heel stack starts at the arch, it would look much more balanced
I wish either companies boots came in EEE width.
Also have to add that Andrew makes exchanges so easy, vs Viberg's policy and customer service almost non existent.
What used market did you find your Viberg's?
If Parkhurst would make a 2040ish bump toe boot using the 618 last. I would buy nothing but Parkhurst.
Good point not everyone wants such a sleek look
I am also proud that Viberg is a Canadian company
I have 5 pairs of 2030 Vibergs and I love them but I never owned Parhust so I can't compare
Great review. Those are beautiful looking boots. I have a pair of Parkhurst (602 last) and find them very comfortable. I was surprised to hear about a celastic heel counter/stiffener in addition to a leather counter. I’ve heard about the celastic toe stiffener, but never the heel. Is that something that Andrew confirmed?
Interesting pair.
What is the music you used in this one? Its almost as nice as these boots lol