The Raw Boots
Camel suede
299 €
In stock
- Supple calfskin that’s hard-wearing and comfortable
- Suede or smooth leather, characterful patina in the making
- Indestructible Goodyear welt made in Portugal
Camel suede
3,797 of you took part in the questionnaire that put us on the right track. Here’s what you told us you didn’t like about your boots in the past…
Give them the Boot
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Not tough enough
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Uncomfy
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Too stiff
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Not waterproof
Made for life
It’s only the beginning
Think they look good now? Just you wait... The Raw Boots combine comfort and durability with supple leather that’ll develop a cracking patina over time. From the choice of raw materials to their technical construction, we've pulled out all the stops to ensure these’ll do the job anywhere, any time, for years to come - developing all the more character along the way.
Luxurious Leather/Sumptuous Suede
The Raw Boots were made to be the toughest boots on the block, so we opted for reassuringly sturdy yet supple calfskin leather, available in either smooth leather or suede.
Patina’s in the post
That top-notch calfskin leather’s got one more trick up its sleeve: it marks easily. You might think that’s nothing to shout about, but it’s a key feature of the Raw Boots. Areas of repeat flexing discolour, and each scratch or graze leaves its mark on the upper. The result’s a pair of boots that grow in character with each and every wear. Patina that tells a story, as standard.
No Pain, All Gain
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to undergo seven weeks of painful blisters before your boots finally break-in. Thanks to that supple leather ours are comfy straight out of the box, feeling worn-in from the get-go.
All Good
Our secret weapon in our fight against flimsy footwear? The Goodyear welt. This is that nifty bit of stitching that attaches the uppers to the sole, helping to add structure to the boots, whilst also keeping the rain out. It’s no wonder this shoe-making technique has been loved by footwear aficionados since 1869…
High and Dry
Wet feet aren’t much fun, so we added a waterproof insert where the upper meets the sole, ensuring these’ll keep your trotters dry during a downpour. We’d still advise against wearing them down at in the pool, but for 97% of situations, they’ll keep your feet dry.
All Grip, No Slip
The Raw Boots are served up on reassuringly grippy lug soles. Made in Portugal and designed with wet pavements in mind, these’ll keep you firmly on two feet whilst everyone else is sliding around like Bambi’s roller-skating cousin.
By Hook or By Crook
Lacing up boots can take an eternity, so to cut down on the lace-based faff, ours have ‘speed hooks’ where the top eyelets would usually go. You’ll never be late again…
Mission accomplished
Making the Raw Boots was a passion project for us. Inspired by the classic American work boots of yore, we spent years designing and testing them, and are confident we’ve added a new chapter to the work boot history books. Above all, they sum up what we’re all about: making durable, sustainable clothes accessible at a fair price.
All the production steps for your Raw Boots
What goes into making your Raw Boots. The materials have travelled a total of 2,042 km (1,269 miles) from field to doormat.
Leather sourcing
Spain for the smooth leather and Portugal for the suede.
Pre-treatment and tanning
Spain for the smooth leather and Curtumes Boaventura Ltda in Portugal for the suede. Spain, Portugal
Finish
Domingo Molina SA in Spain for the smooth leather, Curtumes Boaventura Ltda in Portugal for the suede Spain , Portugal
Production
Penha Portugal
Transport
Road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each pair of Raw Boots we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
16 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 169.3 km (105 miles) by car.
0 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent to growing 8.2 kg of apples.
143 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 48.3 h of heating (in avg. flat).
NO SWEAT !
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide. For orders in selected European countries* including the UK, we charge a flat fee of 6€ or 9€ irrespective of how many pieces of the same item you order. For deliveries in the rest of Europe and outside of the EU, the cost is 15€.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size, fear not, we accept returns and exchanges. For orders in Europe these are free, and for countries, in the rest of the world we ask you to pay the return and we will take care of the cost of sending out an exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can be honest with us. So long as the item is in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, you can send it back to us for a full refund. No worries.