Proudly handmade in Mexico, Unmarked boots and shoes are made traditionally, using antique tools and construction methods to create things that last. There's a deep passion for quality and heritage, being produced in Léon, Mexico, a historical footwear manufacturing hub — Unmarked design and produce everything in house, with much of it being made to order, as the brand places a high value on sustainability and fair-trade business practices. Our first delivery from the brand features two exclusive styles, designed and produced for S&S by Unmarked in Mexico.

These are built on Unmarked's Durango V3 block, with colors, leathers, and stitching selected by S&S Manager/Buyer Gen P. It's a really handsome and classic cowboy boot with some great embellishments, but otherwise very wearable and standard details — they've got a rounded point toe, a tall cuban heel, V-shaped shaft openings, and a rebuildable welted construction. The "waist" of each boot is attached with wooden pegs and brass nails in addition to stitching, a more laborious and traditional method of putting a shoe together.

They're made from a 100% vegetable-tanned calfskin leather. It's smooth, lightweight, and decently stiff at first, but will soften and relax fairly quickly as things break in. Featuring a handsome and consistent grain texture with a gentle shine, calfskin leather wears and ages differently than most standard cowhides, stretching less overall and developing tight, narrow creases as opposed to the larger and thicker lines formed by heavier leathers. Despite its stiffness, this leather breaks in remarkably well, softening and taking the shape of the wearer's foot and allowing for easier movement.

The two-tone configuration combines undyed veg tan calfskin with all-black (and some red accents) trims, for a slightly more showy boot that will age beautifully over time. As the black leather softens and creases, the undyed shaft will darken noticeably, taking on color from wear and aging into a richer orange-brown shade.

These are built on the Unmarked "Pinto" last, an EE-width fitting (in name only) with a narrow waist, low instep, and a tightly-fitted heel cup that hug your foot very securely when sized properly. We've found these to fit quite closely to brannock, maybe a touch on the small side. Unmarked themselves say that this last is true to size, but suggest choosing a larger size for folks who land in between — in our experience, these are a bit smaller than brannock, and most folks (especially if you have wide feet or a tall instep) need to go up a half size. 

These run slightly small, we suggest taking 0.5 size larger than your usual Brannock size.

• Veg tan calfskin 
• Two tone design
• Pull-on boot
• Pointed toe
• Welted construction
• Cuban heel
• Embroidered shaft and toe bug
• V-shaped shaft opening with pull tabs
• Vibram half sole and heel
• S&S-exclusive style
• Fits slightly small
• Built on the Unmarked "Pinto" last
• Handmade in Léon, Mexico