" ANDREWS " Engineer Boots

Upper Material: Horsebutt leather
Lining: Horse leather
Last: SV100
Sole: Vibram
Process: Goodyear welt
Coo: Japan

Leather:
HORSE BUTT leather is used, 2.5 to 2.8 mm thick.
Located in the Santa Croce sull'Arno region of Tuscany, Italy
This horse leather is manufactured by MARYAM.
The horse's butt, which has a high fiber density, is tanned with vegetable tannins, dyed a brown base, and then the surface is painted with black pigment to create what is commonly known as brown core leather.
Because it is made from wild horse leather from Europe, it has scratches and wrinkles called tiger marks.
The wild-looking part and the area around the buttocks are made of cordovan.
The fibre density is high, so you can expect subtle creases when worn.
Horse bats have different expressions depending on the part, and each one may have some scratches, but we believe you will understand that this is what makes them unique.
Aging image:
As you wear them, the brown core inside will interact with the black surface and the brown color will age into an antique black color.

Last :
Based on the work boots used by farm and farm workers in the American Midwest, the toe is made narrower and flatter, and the original last [PW100] is carved to fit the shape of Japanese feet.

Process:
Goodyear welt construction
It is said to have originated in the late 1870s when Charles Goodyear Jr. invented a mechanical manufacturing method based on the hand-sewn welt method, using a lockstitch machine. Today, it is famous as a representative manufacturing method in the UK. It is also an essential method for making authentic shoes in Japan.
This manufacturing method has several features.
- Excellent durability and water resistance: The intricate stitching provides durability, and the shoe has a structure that has no gaps from the inside to the outside, making it also suitable for water resistance.
- A comfortable fit that becomes more comfortable with each wear. With this manufacturing method, the insole is packed with plenty of cork, so the cork sinks in with each step you take, and conforms to the shape of the wearer's sole.
This means that even ready-made shoes will fit comfortably to your feet.
The upper and outsole are not directly sewn together, so the sole can be easily removed and repaired. As long as you take good care of the upper, you can wear it almost forever.

Design Details:
Engineer boots were worn by surveyors and shipyard workers.
This model features a slightly narrow and flat toe.
The height is 8 inches. The ankle tube is as narrow as possible while still allowing for a comfortable fit. Triple stitching gives this engineer boot a classic, rugged look with a stylish finish.
Each part is cut off so that the tea core is visible, bringing out the best in the horse bat.

The lining is made of soft horse leather, which is perfectly matched with the firm upper leather.
The heel height is set at a high 4.5cm.

It has a slightly slim and flat toe.

Single welt design: The sole has stitching from the toe to the sole edge, and no stitching from the heel to the sole edge for a clean look. This design balances the hard look of the boots with the stylish look of the single welt.

Brown welt and natural colored overstitching.

The brass buckle goes well with leather and can be adjusted to fit your needs.

The 4.5cm heel is arched to create a sophisticated silhouette.

The ankle area is made from a single piece of fabric, making them easy to get used to and wear quickly.

The ARCHIVETOKYO arch design is engraved in gold leaf.
The mark is designed as a classic one, inspired by the arch of the foot.

Outsole:
US VIBRAM #700
The chevron patterned sole makes it perfect for use on asphalt.
Because it is oil resistant, it is also widely used in engineer and work boots.
The rubber sole is designed to be slightly softer in hardness, providing good grip and making it comfortable to wear.