No shoe bags or spare laces, but at this price point, you shouldn’t expect any extras in the box. The two Expeditionary Units arrived in a nice Golden Fox branded shoe box, wrapped in plastic bags and branded tissue paper. Score: 5/5 Stars – Easy ordering and fast shipping.ĭon’t deny it. Amazon mirrors this 30-day policy but you don’t pay for return shipping. Golden Fox offers a 30-day return when you order direct through them, though you’re on the hook for return shipping unless you’re just exchanging for another size.

You really can’t beat Amazon’s Prime shipping service if you have a warehouse near you. They were given shipping orders and dispatched on a Wednesday and arrived at the Forward Operating Base (my house) that weekend. My pair of brown leather Boondockers was ordered through Amazon with Prime. Significant issues, not worth purchasing at any price.Ĭrepe rubber molded sole.

Below average due to defects, flaws, or imperfections. 1 – Poor. Minor issues, might be good at the right price. 2 – Fair. Above average, but not perfect. 3 – Average.

Price: $140 via Golden Fox, $105 via AmazonĪbout Adam’s Scoring System: The Adam Shoe Scale of Justice (A.S.S.J.) is as follows: 5 – Excellent! No issues and highly recommended.

Details: Pull tabs, leather/foam insole, and antique brass eyelets.

Leather: “Crazy Horse” Full Grain Leather.

Let’s take a look at the smoother, waxy brown leather, weirdly affordable Golden Fox version. Both Viberg and John Lofgren make super high quality versions but, those prices can be breathtaking and not budget friendly. Plenty of modern versions exist today with the majority being higher quality reproductions using better lasts, leathers, and construction techniques. That model is an unlined, plain toe, high top blucher pattern with (typically) flesh-out leather uppers and a composition rubber sole and heel. That’s what we’re looking at today.įor those not familiar, the Boondocker style of military service boots traces its origin back to the US Marine Corps Men’s Field Shoes, originally introduced way back in 1941. Fast forward a few years and they have released an updated version of that boot in a waxy brown leather. At the time, the “seconds” quality boots were going for under $50 and, while I passed on the opportunity at the time, many took advantage of it and reported back that they weren’t so bad for the price.

I stumbled across the brand a few years ago when their suede Boondocker service boots were popular amongst the like-minded shoe nerds on the internet. Golden Fox is a California-based shoe brand that has, apparently, been around since the 1970s. Golden Fox Boondocker Service Boots – $100ish

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