A special edition in collaboration with Andre Vaillant

The Bruin-Patriot is a rugged barefoot boot, meticulously handmade in the USA to deliver exceptional durability, promote optimal foot health, and showcase true American craftsmanship. This exceptional boot is engineered with a zero-drop sole and a wide toe-box, features essential for encouraging natural foot alignment and movement. Its flexible stitch-down construction not only enhances comfort for all-day wear but also provides significant long-term value through easy resoling capabilities. Crafted from incredibly durable shrunken bison leather, each pair develops a unique and rich patina over time, making your boots truly one-of-a-kind. This minimalist boot seamlessly blends sophisticated style with robust function, making it an ideal choice whether you're navigating challenging rocky trails or strolling through city streets. Choosing the Bruin-Patriot represents an investment in superior quality, footwear that supports natural foot alignment, and a product built to last — all backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring lasting peace of mind.

UPPER: Shrunken Bison (5-6 oz)
LINING: Cowhide (2-3 oz)
INSOLE: Veg-Tan Leather (7-8 oz)
MIDSOLE: Veg-Tan Leather (10-11 oz)
OUTSOLE: Vibram 8870 NEWFLEX (8mm)
HARDWARE: Nickel
WIDTH: EEE
STACK HEIGHT: 15mm
DROP: 0mm
WEIGHT: Approx. 1lb 10.6oz (Size 10)
CONSTRUCTION: Stitch-Down + Blake Stitch
MADE IN: America

All of our American-made boots backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials or craftsmanship for the life of the product. This includes issues like faulty stitching, hardware failure, or construction flaws — but it does not cover damage caused by neglect, misuse, or normal wear and tear. Resoling is not covered, as outsole wear is expected over time and part of regular boot ownership. Like a vehicle, these boots require routine care — including regular cleaning and oiling — to keep the leather strong and healthy. Leather that cracks, dries out, or breaks down due to lack of care is not considered a manufacturing defect and is not covered under this warranty. If you believe your boots qualify for a warranty claim, please contact us.

Fit: True to size

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