Dale Leather Works: Sharman Boot Review
Dale has put the Sharman Boot through its paces, and in the video below, he unboxes and deep dives into what makes this boot stand out, from craftsmanship to comfort and durability. Read on for the full story behind the materials and design that make the Sharman a true everyday classic.
Tochigi is one of Japan’s most revered vegetable tanneries, celebrated for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship, where time and intention shape every hide. Their Kogashi leather is a stunning deep olive-toned material, rich with natural tonal variations. Tanned slowly in wooden drums and hand-finished with a delicate scorching process (kogashi meaning “scorch” or “burn” in Japanese), this technique beautifully enhances the grain and depth of the leather. Each hide is unique, some leaning more green, others with subtle brown undertones, and the character only grows richer with every wear.
The Sharman Boot embodies our vision of the perfect everyday boot: minimalist, unbranded, with clean lines and a refined yet rugged silhouette. Constructed using our signature Blake Stitch method, these boots are fully resoleable, backed by our lifetime repair guarantee.
Built to last, the Sharman features a tough Puritan stitch, reinforced double eyelets, a padded heel and insole, a leather lasting board, and a steel shank, all working together to create a boot that’s as durable as it is comfortable. The outsole, with its diamond-shaped tread pattern and subtle UK flag emblem, delivers excellent grip while paying homage to our proud British heritage.
As Dale puts it: “This is a proper boot, supportive, durable, and comfortable.” For those who value the strength and heritage of traditional British bootmaking paired with the quality of Japanese Tochigi leather, it’s not just us that thinks that the GORAL Sharman Boot stands out as an exceptional choice.
