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Wolf & Shepherd

The Los Angeles-based Wolf & Shepherd company was founded in 2014 by Justin Schneider, a former college athlete who worked as a shoe designer for some big running shoe companies. He wanted to develop dress shoes that were as comfortable as sneakers.

This company makes both dress shoes and boots.

Styles of boots made: short dress boots.

Value: Wolf & Shepherd presents acceptable value for the price paid, though full MSRP is high and competitive with higher-end dress footwear. The shoes and boots are constructed of good quality leather sourced in Italy and manufactured in Portugal.

Corner-cutting: Wolf & Shepherd shoes and boots are not welted (not hand welted, Goodyear welted or Blake Stitched.) They are a combination of some welting (Some form of Blake) and glued on sole. That means that the soles cannot be replaced by a cobbler or fixed if a sole develops a hole. Therefore, the price charged is high considering the short-cuts on production and lack of welting, which is a manufacturing process indicative of higher quality shoes and boots.

Marketing appeal: Wolf & Shepherd shoes and boots are marketed as using technology found in sneakers to make them more comfortable. Information in Wikipedia about the company says that they use “HDEVA cushioning, found in running shoes, a proprietary blend of memory foam and a carbon-fiber stability arch, to provide stability and reduce the weight of the shoe.” That's why in company advertising (on website and social media), there are many images of young men in suits running in an urban environment. (Rather amusing but interesting niche promotion and no other reason.)

Pricing: Full MSRP is steep. Sign up for the email list and look for occasional sales that bring the pricing to more affordable levels.

Availability: Wolf & Shepherd shoes & boots are available directly from the company via its website.

Custom sizing: Not available, but the boots can be resoled and repaired by the company.

How to order: Visit the company website (only – no stores or third-party retailers).

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wolf.shepherd.review.txt · Last modified: 2019/03/11 14:42 by bhd