These boots are 'Made to Order' and delivery is approximately 4 months. These are limited run and made with our custom boots. The Triad boot is unique in that the top is connected down to the heel. The vamps are 'V' tail-cut caiman with Gunmetal Tops. This unique top is made from a special type of leather we have made called gunmetal (the sheen is iridescent and shimmers from Dark Gray to Dark Blue) - It can change color, depending on the angle, much like the barrel of a Colt Revolver. We use no synthetic materials, and every aspect is handmade (which is why this boot will last a lifetime). These details are important. Classic Round Toe Uppers are Gunmetal with 6-row western stitch. Heel is leather stacked 1 1/2” (black) Soles are hand pegged with lemonwood, reinforced with brass clinch nails Reinforced pulls Lux-calf interior for glove-like comfort Full leather insole (for breathability and custom shaping to your foot) Our stock boots are 'true to size' in order to conform perfectly with your foot, but this makes them more of a custom feel (slightly tighter). Other companies tend to oversize their boots, so if you want a comparable fit then go up a half size (if a 10 in other stock boots, order a 10.5) - Its free to exchange if something is off! Our Full Leather Insoles allow the Width to be Modifiable! They are built on a EE base and have a full leather insole that (when inserted) makes the boot a D width (normal). So, simply remove this leather insert for EE (wide) width, or keep it inserted for D (normal) width. They will conform comfortably to your feet either way. Add up to 3 initials on the pulls (black, brown, or bone) to customize the boots. Put the initials in the Order Notes. We handmake these (inlay into the pulls). --- These boots are dedicated to Texas Ranger John 'RIP' Ford. He was ruthless and a much feared presence in the old west. Between hunting down Indian raiders and bandits, he was famous for getting the job done. Working under Jack Hays, one of his duties as adjutant was to send out the many death notices for the men killed in battle. He began signing the notices with “Rest in Peace” but later shortened it to “RIP” so the troops started referring to him as “Old RIP” or simply “RIP” and the nickname stuck.
