Stylmartin Continental Boots

Great vintage look

Super look vintage

15/12/2021

Claudie Bontems

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I had boots of this style back in the 70s and they appealed to me straight away. Now I have to test drive them. I'm a little afraid of the gear selector. Perhaps it would have needed protection at this level. I was surprised by the closures. I thought I had real curls. I hope it will hold up over time. In terms of size, they are fair. Heavy socks should not be worn.

J'avais des bottes de ce style là dans les années 70 et elles m'ont tout de suite séduite. Maintenant il faut que je les teste à la conduite. J'ai un peu peur du sélecteur de vitesse. Peut-être aurait-il fallu une protection à ce niveau là. J'ai été surprise par les fermetures. Je pensais avoir de vraies boucles. J'espère que cela va tenir avec le temps. Au niveau de la taille, elles sont justes. Il ne faut pas mettre de grosses chaussettes.

Amazing look, great quality comfort and protection.

Amazing look, great quality comfort and protection.

20/11/2021

Charles R.

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Okay they are old style boot, so you get old style design and look (70s like) which means a seriously solid sole very rigid military like midsole which I suspect is leather made (I am thinking of the French ranger boots) double stitched with a great Vibram sole. They are super comfortable if you are used to this type of boots precisely. Strong grip and stability as well as providing a little extra height for the shorter guys. Good protection to the side of the ankle, the Achilles, the toe and the shin. The only element missing I would have like to see is an extra piece of protective leather for the gear lever to the left boot. The straps are effective because the buckle is tight enough to keep them locked in position. Again it is vintage style so don't expect a ski boot fit. It is mostly look over function but if maintained well, they will preform beyond function, weathertightness for instance. So sure there is no Gore-Tex layer but I maintain mine with natural wax to make them last and it keeps them dry. I use no colour polish and avoid any chemical or petroleum based product. You will need a horse hair brush to get the cleanest of shine. Comfort is on the good side if you're used to this type of boots and the more you use them, the better they get. This type of boots require great but simple care taking and with that they will last forever.

Okay they are old style boot, so you get old style design and look (70s like) which means a seriously solid sole very rigid military like midsole which I suspect is leather made (I am thinking of the French ranger boots) double stitched with a great Vibram sole. They are super comfortable if you are used to this type of boots precisely. Strong grip and stability as well as providing a little extra height for the shorter guys. Good protection to the side of the ankle, the Achilles, the toe and the shin. The only element missing I would have like to see is an extra piece of protective leather for the gear lever to the left boot. The straps are effective because the buckle is tight enough to keep them locked in position. Again it is vintage style so don't expect a ski boot fit. It is mostly look over function but if maintained well, they will preform beyond function, weathertightness for instance. So sure there is no Gore-Tex layer but I maintain mine with natural wax to make them last and it keeps them dry. I use no colour polish and avoid any chemical or petroleum based product. You will need a horse hair brush to get the cleanest of shine. Comfort is on the good side if you're used to this type of boots and the more you use them, the better they get. This type of boots require great but simple care taking and with that they will last forever.