close up shot of vamp of java waxed flesh boot upside down in production rack

Factory Friday: September 11th

It's Friday and we're here with some behind the scenes shots from the production floor. We build our boots here in Eugene, Oregon and we're very proud of our process and the end result, and we think you will enjoy some behind the scenes action.

animated image of stapling insole to bottom of last
Attaching the insole to the last with a staple at the toe and one more at the heel.

close up shot of sewing natural cypress leather boot upper
This is Natural Cypress, a mellow tan leather from Horween that we ran as a preorder.

close-up animated image of sewing machine needle applying stitches to black leather
Here the ankle strap is being sewn in on this pair of Black Oiled Rough Outs.

close up shot of operator sewing black oiled rough out upper
Here the gusseted tongue is being sewn to the quarter.

sewing bins filled with black oiled rough out moc toe uppers
Black Oiled Rough Out moc toes are coming down the line.

animated image of hardware setting machine setting speedhooks on black boot upper
Speedhooks being set on those moc toes.

stacks of black washed horse rump leather uppers
Italian washed horse rump preorders, stacked up, and ready for lasting.

close up shot of vamp of java waxed flesh boot upside down in production rack
It's happening, Java on the formal last.

animated 3-quarter view of java waxed flesh boot showing boot at slight angle for 3D effect
Our favorite leather is being paired with the dressier formal last and a Eugene sole.

still image of operator guiding natural cypress leather boot through welting machine
Another pair of customized Natural Cypress boots heading through production.

close up shot of operator using outsole stitching machine to attach outsole to midsole
Attaching the outsole to those Natural Cypress boots.

finishing rack showing wedge soled boots in green and brown leathers
Seaweed preorder with a 360 storm welt.

finishing rack loaded with tobacco snakebite leather boots
The new version of the Tobacco Snakebite moc toe finished up.

close up shot of coyote oiled rough out boots on finishing rack with more behind
As did these tall Coyote Oiled Rough Out uplands.

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1 comment


  • Christopher A Sturgis

    The purple boots you showed in last week’s Factory Friday….when are you releasing those for orders!?! Would love to get a pair of those (to add to the 6 pairs of other Trumans I already have!) :)


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