Engineer Boots - Green Overdyed Horsebutt - CN Wide Last
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Clinch's Engineer Boots are easily their most iconic and popular style. Handsome right out the gate, they develop arguably the most sought-out engineer boots silhouette, as the heavy horsehide forms large, gentle rolls and the soft toe flattens down around the welt, creating an extremely sleek profile. The shape is recognizably distinct, with a dramatic heel cup and an exaggerated sloped logger heel, as well as a vertical crease down the center of the vamp, a historical detail and quirk of the lasting process for these boots.
This run is produced on Clinch's CN-WIDE last, our favorite fitting within their lineup, and the shape we believe to be most accomodating. It's got a comfortably roomy forefoot, with a fitted "waist" and a more snug heel — compared to some other engineer boots, the shaft is somewhat narrow, which can make these a bit challenging to get on and off, especially before the boots have broken-in when the leather is still very stiff. Over time, these will relax from wear, taking the shape of your foot as the leather properly breaks in.
The leather on these engineers is a thick, heavyweight horsebutt from Europe, hand-selected by Minoru himself for the right qualities of density and grain. This part is exceedingly important, as there is tremendous variation in quality in the supply of horsebutt, with less than 50% of the stock being suitable for Clinch boots. The hides are finished with a deep olive green overdye, and no-two boots or panels are the exact same color or shade — some are more vividly green, while others appear almost black at first. Over time, the green pigments will wear away, revealing the warm natural core underneath for one of the most unique and oustanding patinas on the market.
The rest of the materials are of equally high quality. Brass hardware, welts, and nails all come from Japan; the insole and midsole leathers come from the best tanneries in the world; and the outsoles are reproduction O'Sullivan's, custom-made just for Clinch.
The combination of carefully selected hides, atelier-style construction, and unique lasts creates a boot that is as close to a vintage heirloom as possible, but with all the advantages of modern materials.
For a really deep dive into the brand, check out this detailed article on Stitchdown.
Built on the CN-WIDE last, see our size guide for fitting information.
- Hand-selected premium European horsebutt leather
- Hand-painted green overdye finish
- Hand-and-machine welted construction
- Custom heavyweight brass hardware from Japan
- Nails from Japan
- Welting from Japan
- O'Sullivan's reproduction soles and heels
- Dark edge stain
- Vertical vamp crease
- Precise upper stitching
- Rolled top edge
- 11" Height
- CN Wide last
- Resoleable and rebuildable
- Unstructured toe
- Hand-made in Tokyo
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Size Guide
If you have any questions about sizing, or are unsure of your size, please contact us before ordering.
Built on the CN Wide Last
- Narrow and low volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock for a snug fit
- D-Width and average volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock for a snug fit
- Same size as Brannock for a more relaxed fit (you may need to use insoles, thick socks, or both)
- E & EE-Width and high volume feet:
- True to Brannock size for a comfortable fit
Curious as to how we size our garments? Check out how we measure.