Review: Carlos Santos Jumper Boot in Coimbra Patina from The Nobel Shoe Co.

Carlos Santos Jumper Boot in Coimbra Patina

I've been tempted by these wonderfully hand-patina Jumper boots in Coimbra Patina from Carlos Santos for a while now and nearly pulled the trigger many times.  Finally, the great people at The Noble Shoe Co. issued a special offer at the end of last year for both their in-stock boots as well as their special order Patina Service by Carlos Santos (more on that below).  Their in-stock boots sold out in my size, so I ordered my boots through the Patina Service at the same great price, which only means that I needed to wait a few weeks for Carlos Santos to make them up in their workshop in Portugal.

 As you can see, the hand patina finish of these boots are stunningly beautiful.  However, the construction of these boots are every bit as impressive.  Goodyear Welted in Portugal with a Storm Welt and a Commando sole, they are pretty rugged as well.  Of course, while these boots are roughly modeled after the classic paratrooper boots, these are very definitely dressier boots and while I will certainly be wearing these for country walks, I won't be taking these on mountain hiking trails - I've got other boots more suitable for this usage such as my M120 Mountain boots from Fracap.  No these beauties will be worn primarily in and about town.

A feast for the eyes: Carlos Santos Jumper Boot in Coimbra Patina

Carlos Santos Patina Service:
The Nobel Shoe offers 14 styles of shoes and boots from Carlos Santos in styles including from Monks and double monks, Oxfords, several styles of boots, penning loafers and even sneakers, however, if for whatever reason they don't have your chosen shoe in the patina finish you like in your size, you can special order the style you like in any of the 18 color patina finish options you fancy and they will be made up especially for you in the Carlos Santos workshops in Portugal and will typically be ready for shipment to you in 3-4 weeks.  My basic math tells me that between available shoe styles and Patina colors, there are 252 possible combinations from which you can choose to arrive at your ideal footwear!   I call that an extraordinary selection and service!

The Unboxing:
Quality presentation is the word that comes to mine, from the quality of the box, the shoehorn the brochure that explains the Goodyear welting construction method and the cloth shoe/boot travel bags everything in this presentation is of the highest quality from Carlos Santos.  I was especially impressed with the handwritten note that was included from Kostas, the owner of The Nobel Shoe Co. thanking me for my purchase.  This is the kind of personal touch that is very unusual and very much appreciated!

The Wear:
Trying on these boots, which I ordered in size UK 10/ EU 44/ US 11, they fit wonderfully - as though they had been made to measure and have marvelous comfort from the moment I slipped my feet into them.  Honestly, I can't imagine them being a more ideal fit.  The toe box is a bit longer (with a softly chiseled end) that my other shoes and boots, giving them a very elegant look that I think will pair well with dress trousers, Tweeds trousers as well as dressier chinos.

 Bottom line: Carlos Santos from the Noble Shoe are an A+ option if you are looking for a great quality handmade pair of dress shoes or boots with a very distinctive hand patina finish!