naturlaut
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Custom boots from Petrocchi Leather: burgundy grain
Fit: it fits my foot very well, being custom. Â It's my first time having made high-ankle boots, and I don't know if the ankle should fit this way --- right now the ankle is a bit roomy. Â Arch support is pretty good, and the toe box is comfortable. Â It sits pretty close to the contour of my foot, especially at the crease --- you can tell if it's a good custom job if it creases at the exact same place on each foot. Â I requested for full leather sock for easy 'sliding in'. Â The leather came out to be pretty tough, and I was told it will soften up quite a lot with wear, so I am trying to break them in right now. Â I have a large bone at the foot of my pinky toe, and the last has compensated that with a bit room there. Â They are certainly not light, but not as heavy as other English boots I have either. Â It looks long, but when I compare measurements with my other shoes (from Lobb or Green) they are actually about 1/4" shorter. Â Fortunately I requested a squarish-toe, otherwise they would look even longer with a pointy-toe. Â I can't remember exactly how much they were, but they were definitely less than 1000 Eur. Â The shop keeper/measurer is a very lady, and my first order was accompanied by a string of leather samples and a thank you letter. Â I will definitely order from Petrocchi again. Rating: **** Value: *****