Gunhill Scout Men's Premium Leather Original Hunting Boot

The Gunhill Scout Boot is named after a suburb of Harare in Zimbabwe and was gifted to us by an old shoedog (term of endearment for people who have worked and crafted in the trade for many years) who hailed from that country, some years ago. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, but rumour has it that it was originally worn by the Selous Scouts during the Rhodesian bush war. This boot was and is used extensively in the bush by PH's as well as ordinary outdoorsmen going about their daily business, living in the savannahs of Africa. It's a tough life. 

DETAILS: Wide fitting with good foot entry and a bellows tongue, with a padded collar and fully padded footbed on a high-grade TPR(Thermoplastic Rubber) sole, which has reasonable grip, but is also soft underfoot. It is a roomy fit, and the leather does give to your foot as the boot is completely unlined. Double outsole stitched for extra strength and fully repairable, which includes resoling. We use a water-resistant insole that does not crack or swell up if exposed to moisture. It's best to let wet boots naturally dry out when wet, to prevent excessive stretching. The boot will also lose its shape when worn wet.

Handmade in Cape Town, South Africa.

Design: Roger Simpson.