Cordovan Aero Jarrow Marcher Boots.

[Sloan1874]

As autumn starts to creep in, I took a spin over to Aero and picked up a pair of cordovan Jarrow Marchers. Made in Northampton from beautiful Horween leather with a Dainite sole, they run exactly to size - these are sevens and fit perfectly. Anyway, here are the pics:

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[wdw]

That's a great colour for shoes and boots and the Dainite soles are a big improvement over leather for no additional bulk like the Vibram ones.

 

[Sloan1874]

Though it is definitely a deep red, the cordovan has lovely brown undertones so it's a very flexible boot. Stitching is pristine, there's also a nice subtle line embossed around the top edge and the lace eyes.

 

[wdw]

I've got four pairs of cordovan shoes and boots and you can wear them with anything. Really versatile colour.

 

[Sloan1874]

The leather is fantastic. As somebody said elsewhere on the Lounge, sometimes I get a bit blase about Horween FQHH, but really it's stunning stuff. The depth of colour is amazing.

 

[esteban68]

Maybe a good test of these would be to re create the march in period dress wearing a pair?

 

[Sloan1874]

A 26 day march from Jarrow to London. All respect to the men who did it, but nein danke.

 

[esteban68]

Yes its a bit long a week perhaps living under canvas and bed rolls!

 

[pawineguy]

Great looking boot. I like that it has eyelets all the way to the top.

 

[Rudie]

The heel cup looks much better than on Aero's pictures.

 

[Sloan1874]

It does seem to have more definition, doesn't it?

 

[Edward]

They're a classic case of looking much better 'for teh realz' than in the marketing images. I also think they benefit from having been worn a bit - I've had other boots before now where the heel shape has improved markedly after being laced up tight for a while. Probably to do with conforming to the shape of the feet?

These are on my list.... not sure if I'll go for leather or Dainite soles.... The Cordovan is definitely a must, though.

 

[Sloan1874]

I did my usual thing of wearing them around the house for a couple of days, so they had a chance to soften up, crease a little and start to take on the shape of my feet and ankle a little. Tried them on with my Buzz 1942 chinos and they really work.

 

[willyto]

They look fantastic. A simple design that really works.

 

[Sloan1874]

Cheers! I think the elegance of the lines really recommends them. I shall be wearing them for the Dinard Film Festival next month.

 

[Chris7273]

Hello
Two years later, how are the boots ?
Are they durable and how is the leather now ?

Is the dainite sole durable ?
Thank you
Chris ( i am planning to get these boots )

 

[Sloan1874]

Hi Chris, the boots look fantastic, if anything they are better than when I first got them as the 'cup' of the heel has become more pronounced, giving the boots a classic look. The leather has developed a lovely deep shine that's easy to maintain and even with regular wear, I've only just replaced the heel on the boots for the first time while the sole has loads of miles left in it. I'll post some pics later.

 

[eugenesque]

Hi Chris, the boots look fantastic, if anything they are better than when I first got them as the 'cup' of the heel has become more pronounced, giving the boots a classic look. The leather has developed a lovely deep shine that's easy to maintain and even with regular wear, I've only just replaced the heel on the boots for the first time while the sole has loads of miles left in it. I'll post some pics later.

Do you regularly have to apply leather conditioners on it to get a shine/patina?

 

[Sloan1874]

I tend to just use Kiwi ox blood for a general shine, occasionally giving them a buff with some Red Wings shoe conditioner. They do tend to hold their polish without too much effort, tbh.

 

[Sloan1874]

Here are a few shots. I gave them a quick buff with Cherry Blossom:

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