(MTO) - Stringer Boots - Goodyear Welt · Conceria CONDOR S.r.l. - 1809

HOMK Boots · Handcrafted

Stringer Boot-1809

Shell Cordovan — Conceria Condor, Italy

Shell cordovan is the rarest panel on a horse: a non-porous, muscle-fiber membrane from beneath the rump, tanned over months rather than days. The Stringer Boot takes that material and builds upward — a tall lace shaft, an unstructured toe, a 3/4 Goodyear welt held to a Dr. Sole outsole. Last 2302. Black nickel hardware. A boot that earns its mirror shine without being asked.

Specifications

Last	2302 Refined silhouette
Upper	Shell Cordovan — Conceria Condor S.r.l. Full-shell upper, Italy
Toe	Unstructured Toe No internal box — conforms to the foot over time
Heel Counter	Genuine Leather Structured internal heel support
Construction	3/4 Goodyear Welt Traditional welt bond, resolable
Outsole	Dr. Sole Black rubber, spring-grip tread
Midsole	Natural Leather Single-piece, full-length
Hardware	Black Nickel Eyelets throughout
Laces	Waxed Black Round Cotton waxed, extended length for tall shaft

Upper Material

Shell Cordovan — Conceria Condor S.r.l., Italy

Shell cordovan is not a type of cowhide. It is a dense, non-fibrous membrane — the cordovan shell — harvested from the hindquarters of the horse and pit-tanned over six months to a year. Conceria Condor in Italy is one of a small number of tanneries globally still producing shell cordovan at artisanal quality. The result is a leather with no visible grain, extreme resistance to creasing, and a natural gloss that deepens with every application of bone or antler. This is a material that does not wear out — it wears in.

Construction

3/4 Goodyear Welt — Traditional Lasted, Fully Resolable

A 3/4 welt runs from the toe through the waist of the boot, stopping short of the heel seat — a construction choice that allows a closer heel profile and a more refined silhouette than a full-welt build. The welt is mechanically stitched to the upper and insole, then sewn to the outsole in the traditional Goodyear method. The result is a boot that can be stripped to the insole and rebuilt, without compromising the upper or the last shape.

Hardware Detail

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Black Nickel — Flat Eyelets Throughout

Black nickel hardware runs the full lacing column of the tall shaft — a deliberate tonal decision. Against the deep burgundy-brown of shell cordovan, bright brass or antique bronze would compete. Black nickel disappears into the boot, letting the mirror of the leather surface command the eye. As the boot ages and the cordovan deepens, the hardware remains a quiet, fixed reference point.

Size Guide

Sizing — Last 2302, Standard U.S. Sizing

This boot follows standard U.S. sizing. Simply choose your usual boot or leather shoe size.

Coming from sneakers? We recommend sizing down half to one full size — for example, a US 9 in Nike translates to approximately US 8 or 8.5 in this model.

Coming from Red Wing or similar work boots? Select your usual size — the 2302 last fits consistently with standard work boot sizing.

Customs & Duties

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Customs duties for this product have been prepaid by HOMK. You will not be responsible for any additional import fees or customs charges upon delivery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service. Happy shopping!

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Shipping

• This product is made-to-order (MTO) with a production lead time of 8–16 weeks.

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