finishing rack filled with java waxed flesh on formal last

Factory Friday: September 18th

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.

cafe washed horse rump hide resting before being cut
The washing process brings some real texture to this horse rump leather.

custom pair of navy horse rump boots being sewn up
Sewing up a pair of Navy Horse Rump boots from a recent preorder.

stack of black chromexcel uppers in production
Drum-dyed Black Chromexcel leads to a struck through leather, meaning it is black to its core.

black oiled rough out moc toes waiting to be lasted
A batch of work mocs in BORO is on the line and restocking soon.

black oiled rough out moc toe after being lasted in production before being welted
This leather has a distinctly oiled feel to it, a real indicator of its aggressive water resistance.

black oiled rough out cap toe boots on production rack upside down
Work mocs AND casual cap toes coming down the line.

animation of black rough out leather aboot rocking back and forth showing texture
An employee pair with gunmetal hardware and black welt.

black oiled rough out boots having just been welted waiting for shank and cork
Before the shank and cork...

shallow depth of field shot of black oiled rough out boots upside down in production after being filled with cork
...and after.

animated image of operator guiding black leather boot against sanding machine
These cap toes are finishing up and starting to come off the line.

underside shot of finishing rack showing eugene soles
Our newest Java release from below.

finishing rack showing custom burgundy rambler and black teacore boots
The preorders for Rambler and Crazy Cow are still open and available to customize.

finishing rack showing java waxed flesh boots on formal last finished
Rustic and rugged Java Waxed Flesh finally hit the formal last.

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