These custom boots, made for winter use, feature a basalt fiber shank which covers the entire heel and arch area, giving very solid support. I have recently started making shanks and reinforcing components using basalt fiber because it’s much safer to work with than carbon fiber.
I assembled this pair using welted construction. The welt is hand stitched the to the leather outsole which is covered by a thin layer of Vibram soling so they could spend more time on wet surfaces. The upper is vegetable tanned shell cordovan.