The Whitley Boot - Hunter Light Oak Leather
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
Free delivery on all UK and USA orders over £300/$400
Simple returns & exchange service
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
The WHITLEY
The WHITLEY was crafted by taking our popular SMUGS upper patterns and pairing them with a lightweight EVA sole and our signature Blake Stitch construction, creating a booted version of our best-seller.
Each pair of WHITLEY is meticulously handcrafted using our resoleable construction, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Additional features include lightweight EVA wedge soles, brass eyelets and 360° welts.
The Leather
HUNTER is a pure aniline flat leather with rich oils providing a depth of colour in the pull-up. It's thickness is 2.00mm and has a mellow ‘round to touch’ look with an ongoing patina process that will only look better and better as time goes by.
What Makes WHITLEY Stand Out?
THE FOUR KEY STAGES OF SHOEMAKING CRAFTSMANSHIP
CLICKING
The clicking process is a crucial step in shoe manufacturing, where the individual leather pieces that make up the upper are cut into precise shapes before being assembled. This stage gets its name from the sound the machines make as they cut through the material.
CLOSING
The closing process in shoe manufacturing refers to the stage where the individual components of the shoe upper, such as the vamp, quarters, and tongue, are sewn or stitched together to form the complete upper structure of the shoe.
LASTING
The lasting process is a critical stage in shoe manufacturing, where the shoe's upper is molded into its final shape and attached to the sole. This process gives the shoe its structure, fit, and comfort, making it one of the most important steps in creating a well-constructed shoe.
FINALISING
The shoes undergo a thorough inspection and refinement before they are packaged and shipped to you. This process is critical for ensuring that each pair of shoes meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
