M-1917 Boot (Herman Oak Leather)
Recommended by 2 experts
Expert Reviews
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recommended
Pros
- beautiful wrap-around counter
- visual support stitch detail
- sweeping flowing panels
- lined with high-quality pigskin
- Hermann Oak leather (highest-quality luxury supplier)
- elegant shiny veg-tan leather
Cons
- original boot caused 75,000+ WWI casualties in trench conditions
- not for combat use
YouTubeRose Anvil
recommended
Pros
- first time leather available in a boot
- Herman Oak leather collaboration
- WWI US military design
- one of the most handsome-looking boots that exist
Cons
- originally for war, not casual wear







