OVERVIEW
Your default may be to wear the Century boot with a dressier setup, but don't be afraid to wear em wherever you need to go. With their classic style these boots are made to be worn daily, and be fought over by your grandchildren when you die.
"I prefer the boots over tennis shoes hands down." - Wilcox Wearer
Say goodbye to aching arches, heels and knees. We have no time for long break-in periods, hefty price tags and boots that fall apart in less than a year.
We only make boots that
• are built to last
• support your feet & back
• are fairly priced
To see you through years of adventures, we use the very best materials and methods to craft every pair. The support from each pair's CloudCush™ Comfort system means your feet (and body) will be up for all the shenanigans.
MATERIALS
SIZING
FOR ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
The Century boot means business. They're a sleek service boot up for anything and a little less casual than our other offerings.
Pair them with a crisp pair of jeans and a t-shirt, or with a chinos and a button up for a night out.
They'll work with whatever you're working with.
K
The boots look beautiful and feel very premium, but my left boot arrived damaged with a huge scuff/wrinkled patch. Customer service responded to my initial inquiry, but has not responded to any of the 6 subsequent emails I've sent over the past 24 days.
I don't typically write reviews, but I am compelled to warn other prospective purchasers that customer service will likely ghost you in the event that anything goes wrong.
D
I have had these boots since December and have worn them nearly every day since. They were comfortable out of the box but as they have broken in it’s just gotten better. The wear and patina on the boot is beautiful, the construction is sturdy, and they are so lightweight (for boots). I have pretty flat feet and often have foot pain—but not in these boots.
D
These are phenomenal boots at a great price! I am happy to put them on my feet in the morning and enjoy them all day when I wear them.
The leather is smooth and takes a nice brush shine. Seems a high quality, strong leather. It is a bit stiff at first, it took some oiling and a dozen or so wears to feel broken in. I consider this a sign of strong structured leather that is now fit to my foot.
The soles are branded Wilcox but look otherwise like a Dainite sole. I’ve never worn Dainite style soles before. I find them to be stiffer than I like, but they provide good traction in most situations and don’t pick up a lot of mud. I’ve enjoyed that they are easy to clean as I frequently find myself on construction sites.
The fit was spot on sized as my normal athletic shoes. I did find the width, or more precisely the height under the bottom of the tongue to be a bit snug for me. I tried stretching them with thick socks and a bit of water, but not much luck. I removed the standard insole and got enough room for a good fit. Even without the insole I find the comfortable on my feet.
These boots also have a good weight, lighter than most I’m familiar with in similar styles.
Buy a set - I bet you’ll be pleased!
P
These boots are value-priced service boots with a Dainite-like rubber sole and solid goodyear welt construction. Wilcox includes features like a full calfskin lining that you would expect on higher-end boots, but for a significantly lower price than many other boot makers. The leather is beautiful and has a smooth, waxy finish that almost feels like a Shell. It breaks in quickly, and hints at a lovely patina that will develop as the lighter leather in the core shows through. I haven’t seen another leather like this, and I love it. These might be the best value service boot you could find. Highly recommended.
L
The boots are beautiful and comfortable. I have prescription orthotics, and I did not put them in my boots. They are not needed! My only complaint is the shoe laces. They are poorly constructed. I'll buy the brown Century boots when they are available in my size.
A
Purchased these boots and returned them for an exchange half size lower. Apparently these are not being produced so they canceled my order and never refunded the money. I am disputing the charge. I have contacted customer support 3 times and nothing. Apparently they are headed for bankruptcy. Caveat emptor!
Shoe Construction
The heritage constructed Century boot features a 360° Goodyear welt from thick veg-tanned leather. Thanks to a full-grain leather upper & a calfskin liner, the Century boot will stand the test of time.
You'll hand this boot down to your son.
GOODYEAR WELT
The welt is a strip of leather about an inch wide that connects the upper leather to the midsole. Its outer edge cam be seen around the edge of the boot.
This is the tell-tale sign of the highest tier of shoemaking that allows boots to be easily resoled and fully rebuilt, allowing them to last for years to come
FULL-GRAIN UPPERS
This means the leather used on our boots has not been sanded, buffed, or treated in anyway to remove natural imperfections. Sanding or buffing removes the layer of skin below the hair, but this is the strongest and most durable part of the hide - so you don't want to lose it.
This leather shows characteristics of the hide it came from, and only gets better with age.
CALFSKIN LINING
This age of leather is perfect for the inside of the boot. It's buttery smooth but still durable and breathable.
Together with our CloudCush️™ Comfort system, this makes for a snug pair of boots.
