close-up macro shot of stitching on welt underside

Factory Friday: August 28th

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.

close up shot of large industrial cutting machine with red dot present on black horse rump leather
Washed Horse Rump preorders being cut up.

animated image of operator guiding black horse leather boot upper through sewing machine
And a pair already being sewn up.

stacks of brown leather moc toe boots with visible stitching, photographed in a close-up, shallow-depth-of-field setting
A restock on Tobacco mocs is coming with a few tweaks.

three boot uppers sitting on table, one purple, one lime green and one dark navy
This is a smooth horse leather from Maryam in vibrant lime green, purple, and deep navy.

vibrant punchy purple horse leather boot upper alone on table showing contrasting stitching
Very similar color to an Italian horse rump we've run before.

coyote oiled rough out boot upside down on white production rolling rack
First batch of Coyote Oiled Rough Outs in our taller, Upland boot.

close-up macro shot of stitching on welt underside
The welt stitch on the underside of the welt.

hand using heated tool to spread cork on bottom of leather boot in factory setting
Cork will give these Coyote Oiled Rough Outs the perfect foundation to form to your foot.

animated photo showing midsole being pressed on press machine
Before rolling the welt and stitching, the whole midsole is pressed.

hand guiding black boot along welt rolling machine
Ensuring 100% contact between the welt and the midsole prior to placing and stitching the outsole.

close up shot of charcoal double shot upland boots upside down in production
Outsole placed, sanded and ready to be stitched.

close up action shot of hands holding boot midsole to rotating sanding machine
Once stitched, and heels place, the boots get their final sanding.

finishing rack with rows of tall black boots
It's almost fall, so this finishing rack filled with Uplands will be a more common sight.

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1 comment


  • James Steuber

    Was wondering if the Purple color is going to be MTO or go on website, would love to get a pair.


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