These classic British Chelsea boots, originally worn by officers, have become a favorite among craftsmen and style enthusiasts alike.

The Albert model is an improved version of the previous Hazard model, featuring flatter back pull tabs and an almost level top line to reduce the chances of catching on trouser cuffs. The last has been adjusted to an officer’s last, with a wider forefoot and narrower heel for better stability and a more elegant silhouette.

Leather

Unlike black, this vintage brown leather undergoes unique aging changes in the way it is worn and polished, due to its tannin tanning and dye finish.

"We wanted to introduce the pleasure and depth of the natural aging process of leather, so this season, we have developed a new type of leather." - Brother Bridge

It's an original calf leather, tanned in Himeji, a traditional leather-producing region in Japan. The rawhide is made from high-quality Dutch calves, using the traditional tannin tanning process. While Brother Bridge are particular about the rawhide, Brother Bridge focused even more on the tanning (leather-making) process and dyeing.

Normally, chrome tanned and pigment-finished leather provides a uniform finish and stable surface, but it's somewhat inferior in terms of aging. On the other hand, tannin-tanned leather has the characteristic of developing a sheen and retaining wrinkles over time due to the reaction of its components.

Tannin tanning, by its nature, tends to make the leather slightly harder, but here at the tannery's (leather factory's) years of experience and the unique use of water have produced a more flexible tannin-tanned leather. It's a rare and wild type of leather often used for women's shoes.

Additionally, to make the leather age more noticeably with use, the surface is finished only with dyes, which allows cream to penetrate well. With care, the leather darkens and develops a beautiful patina.

Although it is a more labor-intensive tanning method, Brother Bridge decided to produce calf leather with the desire for customers to enjoy the natural changes that this  leather undergoes.

Details

• D Width
• Vintage Black (Vegetable tanned in Himeji, Japan)
• Goodyear welt construction for enhanced flexibility
• Soft, vintage-inspired square toe
• Modern military-style inspired Chelsea boot
• Easy to put on and take off
• Replaceable soles and heels