The Duke
$515
Color:
Mahogany
Material:
Ostrich
Size:
*runs true to size
Size sold out? Select size to get notified.The Duke is an exotic roper boot, featuring full-quill ostrich leather hand-lasted in our classic roper profile. A shorter heel and simple, elegant cowhide shaft showcase the beautiful exotic leather in a classic profile.
- 1 ⅛” heel
- Round toe
- 10” shaft
- Leather outsole
- Goodyear welt
*Please Note: No two authentic animal hides are exactly the same. Color, texture, grain, and pattern variation can be expected from piece to piece.*
Full-Quill Ostrich
Full-quill ostrich leather’s stunning pimpling has made it an iconic, quintessential exotic hide. Beyond the aesthetics, exotic ostrich is buttery soft and provides slipper-like comfort to the lucky wearer without sacrificing longevity. Well-cared for ostrich will have a place on your rack for seasons to come.
Store Your Boots
- Store your boots in a dry and dark place.
- Alternate boot-wearing days to let boots properly dry out.
- Ideally, store with tissue, newspaper, or a cedar shoe tree that does not stretch the leather.
These methods above will help minimize moisture and extend the life of your boots.
How To Clean
- Take a damp (not wet) micro-care cloth and wipe off any dirt and residue as needed. Dry and buff leather with a horsehair brush after.
Condition
- While boots are still damp, lightly apply conditioner over the entire boot, ideally with fingers, but you can use a brush or cloth.
- Let conditioner dry and then buff with a horsehair brush.
Condition every 1 to 2 months.
For conditioner, we suggest our Basics Care Kit or the Bickmore’s Bick 4 conditioner.
Polish & Shine
- Polishing will leave the boots with a glossy finish. We suggest avoiding colored polishes since they can alter the color of your boots.
- After your boots have dried, apply a small amount of wax-based polish to all the areas you wish to shine.
- Let the polish dry and then brush off the boot with a soft cloth.
- Buff with a horsehair brush to the desired level of shine.
For polish, we suggest the included polish in our Leather Care Kit.
- Lincoln wax polish (neutral) and Allen Edmonds spray shine are also great options.
