Sportif Boot - Black Calf
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Designed and produced in collaboration between Yohei Goto (owner of Japanese clothing label Jelado) and Suzuki Michiya (the former long time representative of Red Wing Japan) - The 2 Monkeys brand is a special collaborative label launched in 2022, taking inspiration from European and American workwear during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Uniting the taste and expertise of both men, the styles they produce are historically informed but never strict reproductions, reimagining garments that did exist into ones that could have existed if only someone had thought to make them.
The Sportif Boots were the first style created and released by The 2 Monkeys Brand, loosely based on antique hunting/outdoor boots, they seamlessly blend details from vintage French & American workwear, taking the best elements of both and executing them to the highest quality. Featuring a true moccasin toe constructed from two different pieces of leather (as opposed to a decorative moc-toe that stitches through a single piece of leather), the Sportif Boots have a more handmade finish than many of the boots they were inspired by.
They're made from French calfskin with a black tea-core dye, meaning only the surface of the leather holds pigment, while the majority of the hide remains an undyed brown color. Over time, the black outer layer will wear away, particularly in areas under repeated stress, as well as anywhere that the leather uppers regularly make contact with other surfaces. This is by design, with the lightweight tea core leather chosen specifically for its handsome and dramatic patina.
Lightweight but still comfortably dense, it's surprisingly soft, with a less-intensive break in period than most other cowhide or horsehide leathers. As it wears in, the uppers will develop tight clusters of small creases where the leather bends, more subtle and understated than the deeper creases more characteristic of mature cowhide.
They've got a classic heritage boot fit, with a slim waist and arched instep that emphasize the rounded toe and tapered heel. The uppers attach to the midsole using a goodyear welt construction that allows them to be rebuilt or re-soled by any trusted cobbler, while the heel features a lighter weight Blake construction (also easily repairable when things wear down).
The finishing details bear mentioning as well: from the slimmed-down bevel through the midsole that give the Sportif boots a remarkably sleek silhouette, to the tonal powder-coated hardware that will chip and wear away overtime, patinating alongside the leather uppers. They close up with flat waxed cotton laces for a slightly more elevated and dressy vibe.
See size chart for fit information. Need help with sizing? Contact us.
- Black tea core calfskin leather
- True moc toe construction
- 6" height
- One piece curved heel counter
- Goodyear welt construction
- Thin bevel midsole
- Powder-coated eyelets & speed hooks
- Flat waxed cotton laces
- Lightweight outsole and heel
- Made in Japan
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Sportif Boot - Black Calf
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Designed and produced in collaboration between Yohei Goto (owner of Japanese clothing label Jelado) and Suzuki Michiya (the former long time representative of Red Wing Japan) - The 2 Monkeys brand is a special collaborative label launched in 2022, taking inspiration from European and American workwear during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Uniting the taste and expertise of both men, the styles they produce are historically informed but never strict reproductions, reimagining garments that did exist into ones that could have existed if only someone had thought to make them.
The Sportif Boots were the first style created and released by The 2 Monkeys Brand, loosely based on antique hunting/outdoor boots, they seamlessly blend details from vintage French & American workwear, taking the best elements of both and executing them to the highest quality. Featuring a true moccasin toe constructed from two different pieces of leather (as opposed to a decorative moc-toe that stitches through a single piece of leather), the Sportif Boots have a more handmade finish than many of the boots they were inspired by.
They're made from French calfskin with a black tea-core dye, meaning only the surface of the leather holds pigment, while the majority of the hide remains an undyed brown color. Over time, the black outer layer will wear away, particularly in areas under repeated stress, as well as anywhere that the leather uppers regularly make contact with other surfaces. This is by design, with the lightweight tea core leather chosen specifically for its handsome and dramatic patina.
Lightweight but still comfortably dense, it's surprisingly soft, with a less-intensive break in period than most other cowhide or horsehide leathers. As it wears in, the uppers will develop tight clusters of small creases where the leather bends, more subtle and understated than the deeper creases more characteristic of mature cowhide.
They've got a classic heritage boot fit, with a slim waist and arched instep that emphasize the rounded toe and tapered heel. The uppers attach to the midsole using a goodyear welt construction that allows them to be rebuilt or re-soled by any trusted cobbler, while the heel features a lighter weight Blake construction (also easily repairable when things wear down).
The finishing details bear mentioning as well: from the slimmed-down bevel through the midsole that give the Sportif boots a remarkably sleek silhouette, to the tonal powder-coated hardware that will chip and wear away overtime, patinating alongside the leather uppers. They close up with flat waxed cotton laces for a slightly more elevated and dressy vibe.
See size chart for fit information. Need help with sizing? Contact us.
- Black tea core calfskin leather
- True moc toe construction
- 6" height
- One piece curved heel counter
- Goodyear welt construction
- Thin bevel midsole
- Powder-coated eyelets & speed hooks
- Flat waxed cotton laces
- Lightweight outsole and heel
- Made in Japan
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Size Guide
Need help with sizing? Contact us.
Narrow and low volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock
D-Width and average volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock for a snug fit
- Same size as Brannock for a more loose/relaxed fit
E & EE-Width and high volume feet:
- Same size as Brannock for E-Width
- We do not suggest these boots for EE or wider feet