BEATNIK:
The BEATNiK monk-boot was inspired by a group of writers, poets and artist who walked the streets of every city across America guided by an influential Era of cultural expression and discovery.
The Last:
Using one of my favorite 1944 round toe wooden LAST, I modified and re-shaped with leather and wood filler to create this one of a kind Squared Toe Monk-Boot shape.
XXX Back-Curve:
Constructing the Heel Counter with a hand stitch open Saddle-seam exposing the 6 ply natural Bees waxed thread to create a most unique profile shape and lining the interior boot with a Sky Blue 2 oz calf skin leather liner that shows through the saddle seams.
Two color options are offered in this Wickett & Craig 5 oz Leather uppers that patina over time and become a reminder of your experiences explored.
The 12 Iron outsoles are stacked to create a 1940s Half-sole cutting and are lightly stained using a hand rubbed vitamin E oil to the edges.
Every aspect of this boot build is uniquely technical and follows Traditional European shoemakers methods.
LAST: ST44
LEATHER UPPERS: Wickett & Craig 5 oz Smooth (Grain Side)
*COLOR: Two options (Rusty Brown) or Jet Black)
LINER: Cobalt-Blue 2 oz Calfskin.
WIDTH: C,D,E (Kustom)
THREAD: Bonded 207 Gold
TOP HEIGHT: 4.5 inch with the MYG signature XXX Back-curve Heel Counters and solid brass Gold colored Buckle with Strap.
SQUARE TOE: Structured (4oz Leather Toe Puff)
IN-SOLE: Leather 10-11 Iron Veg-Tanned, Hand-cut Channel / Holdfast, Hand in-seam stitched 3/4 inch 360 degree Welt, with Full-grain Leather covered removable 1/8 inch blue-cloud padded insole.
SHANK: Steel with Leather shank and Arch supports.
MID-SOLE: FULL SOLE / Veg Tanned 11-12 Iron (1/4 inch)
OUT-SOLE Options:
HALF SOLE / Veg Tanned 11-12 Iron (1/4 inch)
or
HALF SOLE / Rubber
OUTSOLE STITCHED: Gritzner Handcranked.
HEEL: Leather stacked 1 inch.
Please provide your most recent Brannock Device Foot measurement as a secondary reference guide at Check out.
The BEATNiK Boot has a 42 month waiting list.
After placing your purchase order, go to the Customer page on this site and view the Measurement guide Tech Info and then Direct Message Gabbard (info@kreosote.com) To communicate further about the measurement process procedures.