{"product_id":"monkey-boots-black-horsebutt","title":"Monkey Boots - Black Horsebutt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are John Lofgren's take on the Eastern European (primarily Czech) surplus boots that saw popularity among civilian markets in the 80s. The actual origin of the name \"Monkey Boot\" is lost to history, but the prevalent opinion is that the tractor-tire-tread soles of the Czech boots offered enough grip to climb like a monkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sewn up in an all black tea-core horsebutt from the Shinki Tannery in Japan, one of the premier horsehide tanneries in the world. Being a tea core leather, the black dye at applied to the hides does not fully penetrate the surface of the hides, leaving the flesh underneath undyed - over time, the black dye will wear and scuff off, revealing the brown core beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable leather also features a glossy finish and a gorgeous grain texture that ranges from subtle to incredibly prominent. Unlike cowhide, horsebutt tends to roll rather than crease over time, giving them a more subtle and graceful aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grain texture of Shinki Horsebutt is highly variable, and will differ immensely from boot to boot. We cannot ensure your boots will have more or less grain than what is photographed as all pairs will be entirely unique. Caveat emptor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all of John Lofgren's boots, these were developed slowly and carefully from last to leather. Featuring a suede-trimmed rolled ankle, solid brass hardware, and Vibram's 705 sole \/ 700 heel combination from the USA, they're absolutely built to last, and only get better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on the John Lofgren 140 Last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea-core Black Shinki Horsebutt leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack leather will fade to brown in high wear areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive John Lofgren last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass hardware made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 eyelets and 4 speed hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibram 700 sole + 700 heel combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather midsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodyear welted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully resoleable and rebuildable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake one size smaller than Brannock size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Lofgren","offers":[{"title":"7E","offer_id":44156374548653,"sku":"210000065438","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7.5E","offer_id":44156374581421,"sku":"210000065439","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8E","offer_id":44156374614189,"sku":"210000065440","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8.5E","offer_id":44156374679725,"sku":"210000065441","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9E","offer_id":44156374745261,"sku":"210000065442","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9.5E","offer_id":44156374778029,"sku":"210000065443","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10E","offer_id":44156374810797,"sku":"210000065444","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10.5E","offer_id":44156374843565,"sku":"210000065445","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11E","offer_id":44156374876333,"sku":"210000065446","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11.5E","offer_id":44156374941869,"sku":"210000065447","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12E","offer_id":44156374974637,"sku":"210000065448","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/5633\/files\/JohnLofgren-MonkeyBoots-BlackHorsebutt-Flat-31.jpg?v=1741630771","url":"https:\/\/standardandstrange.mom\/products\/monkey-boots-black-horsebutt","provider":"Standard \u0026 Strange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}