The Vishivanka Boot in Kudu Gaucho

Sleek and elegant, while still maintaining rugged durability. The Vishivanka Boot can be as unassuming or loud as you want it, roll up your pants to show the pop of color on the inlay or keep it covered for a more formal look. Kudu leather is sourced from animals that roam the wild, each hide carries its own distinct scrapes and striations. This means that every pair of boots is one-of-a-kind, telling its own story. It is tanned at Charles F Stead Tannery in the UK, and its characteristics are a soft and pliable feel while still clocking in at a hefty 2.5 mm thickness. This particular finish is re-tanned with waxes and oils which gives it a water proof element. This embroidery pattern is from the Hutsul people of eastern Ukraine, and it is unique because instead of a typical cross stitch, this pattern is created using a series of vertical stitches.

Sizing: 
True to size. If you are a 11 D Brannock, you should take a 11 D on this last. If you prefer a roomier fit or to wear them with thicker boot socks, size up a half size. For wider fittings, go up a half size, narrower fittings down a half size.

Details: 

Gaucho Kudu uppers from C.F. Stead
6mm thick Vegetable Tanned Insole
Hybrid Goodyear Welt construction (the welt is stitched directly to the insole without the use of canvas gemming)
Vegetable Tanned calf lining with a colorful heel stripe
Natural veg tan midsole
Vibram 430 outsole
Brass hardware

Care:
Occasional brushing and a light conditioner. These boots have a pull-up effect and will lighten with wear, if you want to restore the rich original color, you can condition them with a very heavy conditioner, such as OK Oil. Please contact us with any specific questions. These boots are fully re-soleable.