Review: Taft's Dragon 2.0 Nails the Balance of Weird and Stylish

THE SUEDE IS SMOOTH NOW - BUY THE TAFT DRAGON BOOT 3.0 HERE: https://fave.co/3qOePYe LEATHER JACKET FROM SCHOTT: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/cafe-leather-jacket.htm?partner=stridewise GET 10% OFF MY STUDIO D’ARTISAN JEANS WITH THE CODE ‘STRIDEWISE’: http://bit.ly/2YwexGz (you have to make an account) HENLEY FROM BUCK MASON: http://bit.ly/2YpFOKQ WATCH FROM TAG HEUER: https://amzn.to/300b6IQ FULL REVIEW + PICTURES: https://stridewise.com/taft-dragon-2-boot-review/ ‎ Taft has ditched their first Goodyear welted boot and replaced it with the Taft 2.0, a snappy boot that combines a dressy last with a rustic leather and a new sole that offers better grip than the 1.0. FIRST GLANCE * Versatile profile * Distinctive embossed leather * Goodyear welt * Ridgeway sole These boots go well with any outfit that start with jeans. The unusual, wrinkly looking leather isn't for everyone, but it softens over time and I find they're a great way to make a casual outfit pop without being too ostentatious. SEE MY 5 FAVORITE BOOTS OF THE YEAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y7_Bu7XGB0 LEATHER * Waxy Commander from C.F. Stead * "Wrinkly" appearance * Fiber structure is shrunk by up to 25% * Completely waterproof * Use Dubbin wax when you need to re-up the water resistance The boot is currently available in six leathers and besides the kudu one, they're all an embossed version of CF Stead's Waxy Commander Leather. It's tough, it's waterproof, and it has a lot of character. Again,