Bought a pair early December for Europe in January but the boots made it on time South East Asia trip mid-December so I test drove the pair.
Comfort: 9.5/10! very comfy to walk in — not as comfortable as running shoes would be but very comfortable in comparison to other boots. Very light as well. Barely noticeable weight.
Warmth: 10/10 toasty and very very warm. Serves its purpose of protecting your feet from cold weather.
Ease of putting on/taking off: 7/10 — because laces hahha makes me think I should have bought the variation with the zipper. BUT the laces make the boots very secure when walking fast in them.
Able to survive 20,000 to 30,000 steps a day in Kansai region during our Autumn season. No blisters and was still comfortable to walk with, just wear a thick high socks since the edge (near calf area) is a bit hard. Overall love it and its really worth my money.
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review and photos from your trip to Japan! We're thrilled to hear that your boots carried you through 20k to 30k steps a day comfortably. We appreciate your helpful tip about pairing them with thick high socks, and we're so glad they lived up to your expectations. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey, and we hope to serve you again soon!
Comfy and stylish! Came in the right size and looks like is made of good quality material 🫶🏻 I'd prefer a good quality local shoe brand like Rob&Mara that overpriced brands that aren't comfy. I'd totally buy another pair for my partner soon 🫶🏻 Thanks so much for your service and high end shoe quality!
Hi Michiko, thank you so much for your kind words and support! We're thrilled to hear you love the comfort, style, and quality of these boots. It means a lot that you chose a local brand like ours, and we’re so glad we delivered on your expectations. We can’t wait to help you pick out another pair for your partner soon. Thank you for supporting local!
The Blake in Black is the perfect combination of comfort and style.
Blake in Black
At first I was hesitant with the sizing because I am usually 8 in sandals but for close shoes, I’m usually size 9 because of my wife feet. They were kind enough to assist me in choosing the size when I messaged them in IG. Also, I had a last minute change of minde with the color, and they were also responsive in changing it immediately before it was shipped. Although it took about 10 days because of some delays in courrier, but they also helped me contact and follow up the courrier with the status of the delivery. Really happy that it fit my wide feet just enough and because the leather is very soft, I dont think I’ll have any problems with blisters, my calf was really big so I decided to just untie 2 levels of the shoe holes and it still looks great! So excited to use this for my Japan trip! 💜
Hi Joanna, thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that the size and soft leather worked perfectly for your wide feet. We're also glad our team could assist you with both sizing and the color change. Apologies again for the delay with the courier, but we're happy to hear that everything worked out in time for your Japan trip! We're sure you'll enjoy your shoes on your adventure. Safe travels and thanks again for your support!
The boots are good and comfortable.
I broke in my first pair of local boots last week, and the experience has been great. They were comfortable from the start, with no pain or blisters during the break-in. The design is solid, and they feel durable without being too heavy.
For a locally made boot, I’m impressed with the quality and comfort, and they’re definitely worth considering if you're looking for something reliable.
