Junkard Boots

[zeinharis]

is that horween chromepak?

Yes mate that is the burgundy chromepak leather. It is more like CXL color 8.

Here is the boots under the sunlight, no filter on.

 

[Matthew Cruz]

Those are beautiful @zeinharis I guess Junkard is getting access to a lot of the nice Horween leathers now.

 

[quasi-lurker]

Very nice, @zeinharis . I actually just ordered some boots in Burgundy Chromepak after seeing some pictures on IG (which were probably yours).

 

[zeinharis]

Those are beautiful @zeinharis I guess Junkard is getting access to a lot of the nice Horween leathers now.

Thanks Matt. I'm hoping the same mate, at least getting the same specs as the big boys.

Very nice, @zeinharis . I actually just ordered some boots in Burgundy Chromepak after seeing some pictures on IG (which were probably yours).

There are two size ready stock of burgundy Chromepak boots which I took one the size US8D. It is comfy, the build is great, and I don't see any loose grain on it. Overall I'm very pleased with the boots.

 

[Shalomp]

Zeinharis,

Do u have experience with horween cxl? I've always been interested in horween chromepak and wondered how oily it feels compared to cxl? care to comment on that and other differences please?

Yes mate that is the burgundy chromepak leather. It is more like CXL color 8.

Here is the boots under the sunlight, no filter on.

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[zeinharis]

Zeinharis,

Do u have experience with horween cxl? I've always been interested in horween chromepak and wondered how oily it feels compared to cxl? care to comment on that and other differences please?

No I don't have experience with Horween CXL, due to most of my collections is from Redwing.

I've spoken to Horween about the Chromepak leather, and this is their answer :

And I quote : "
Chromepak: This is a full Chrome leather and hot stuffed. The leather is full grain and can be used smooth or with a print, which is very popular (boxboard, scotch, etc). Due to the hot stuffing process, the leather exhibits a strong pull up. Best uses are for boots and handsewns (Timberland, Dexter, Sperry).
Chromexcel: Chrome tanned with a heavy retannage. Hot stuffed to achieve the pull up. The grain is slightly corrected."

I also ask them does it have the same characteristics as the CXL, but haven't got the reply mate.

 

[Jmccle2]

@Matthew Cruz how does their triumph boot fit compared to your other pairs? I tried their SC plaintoe and it was far too pointy for my feet. The Triumph boot looks much more rounded.

 

[Matthew Cruz]

@Matthew Cruz how does their triumph boot fit compared to your other pairs? I tried their SC plaintoe and it was far too pointy for my feet. The Triumph boot looks much more rounded.

These have an E width fit. I had the SC in both 10 and 11, and both are not as wide at the front as these triumph boots. The width on these is much closer to how I feel in my 10.5 Trumans, and 10 Vibergs. The first few days were snug, but now there is no difference in the fit between these and my Trumans. The Vibergs still have a slight bit more room in the toe box than these. Overall I'm very happy with the fit on these, the roomier toe box really makes them a perfect fit for me. I wore these with Chup socks the other day and had no issues with hot spots or discomfort. Once the chromexcel breaks in the fit 100%. I will go take few side-by-side shots with my other boots to give you a better idea, and post in a few.

 

[Matthew Cruz]

Here you can see the Triumph boot toe shape next to my Truman and Viberg boots. The Trumans (reddish brown color) are 10.5 d width, the Vibergs are 10 2030 last (light beige).

 

[Jmccle2]

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Here you can see the Triumph boot toe shape next to my Truman and Viberg boots. The Trumans (reddish brown color) are 10.5 d width, the Vibergs are 10 2030 last (light beige).

Thanks that's actually very helpful! It sounds like these will be right up my alley. I'm also a 10.5 in Truman. You went with the 44 EUR?

 

[Matthew Cruz]

Thanks that's actually very helpful! It sounds like these will be right up my alley. I'm also a 10.5 in Truman. You went with the 44 EUR?

I asked for a size 10 US and just checked the box which says 43. Honestly, I think the break-in would have been better in a 44. It's only a difference of 10mm between sizes so the 44 probably would have made it so I wouldn't have had those hot spots on my pinky toes for the first 3 days. I depends on your preference though, if you plan on wearing Chups or any kind of thicker socks in the winter 44 would be a safer bet.

 

[Jmccle2]

I asked for a size 10 US and just checked the box which says 43. Honestly, I think the break-in would have been better in a 44. It's only a difference of 10mm between sizes so the 44 probably would have made it so I wouldn't have had those hot spots on my pinky toes for the first 3 days. I depends on your preference though, if you plan on wearing Chups or any kind of thicker socks in the winter 44 would be a safer bet.

Okay I really appreciate the insight! Think I'm going to snag a pair now.

 

[dst]

Here's another quick toe comparison. Both boots on the right are Junkard, the top left is Truman, and the bottom left is Viberg 2030.

what's the top right Junkard and which one is the bottom right?

 

[dst]

Hope it is OK to post this here, but do you guys know much about Hook Heritage??

https://www.instagram.com/hookheritage/?hl=en

The Hubert Mocha Vintage look stunning imo, I wanted a pair of Junkards but love the Huberts (do I get both?! lol) just not much info online about Hook.

 

[Matthew Cruz]

what's the top right Junkard and which one is the bottom right?

They're both shell cordovan sc's. I just got slightly different makeups on them. Top is GYW and the bottom is stitchdown.