{"title":"William Lennon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"william-lennon-b5-ankle-boots-dark-brown-single-thickness-sole","title":"William Lennon B5 Ankle Boots, Dark Brown, Single Thickness Sole","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe service boot of the British soldier in the First World War was a full leather ankle boot. These are a \"reproduction\" made in England; the same company manufactured them during the war! We got this production run with rubber half-soles and heel plates as the original pig-iron hobnails are a bit incompatible with today's world. Single thickness sole makes for a more flexible boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle thickness leather sole, brass screwed (Blake construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber heel piece and half-sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper made of about 2,8 mm thick, unlined Swiss-made roughout leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo reinforcement on the inside of the vamp - there's no need as the leather's so thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather footbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in England with original machines, work methods, and lasts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with work boot specs (more on this later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the trenches to the modern era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, the soldier's choice of footwear was either jackboots or lace-up shoes and puttees, as was the case with the British Army. The B5 ankle boot was adopted for service in 1916, replacing the older B2 model, until superseded by the WWII Ammo Boot. In general, the B5 is a proper tough ol' military boot just as they used to be back in the day. These are excellent everyday boots, and you can pretty much go anywhere with these, although for muddy trenches there might be better choices today - provided you first find the trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's stock configuration for these is the original one, meaning there are metal hobnails on the front and \"horseshoe\" heel irons. Although for re-enactors this is good stuff, for everyone else it's not such a good deal, as the irons wear fast and are very hazardous on even surfaces. We ordered this production run with rubber half-soles and heel pieces, which you can replace at your local cobbler when needed. We kept the original style leather laces though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle thickness leather sole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this we mean the outsole is a single leather piece instead of two on top of each other. The double thickness soles are very stiff especially when new, but these allow for a more flexible step, stronger feel to the ground and they weigh less. But a single thickness sole bends more and thus requires more attention to maintenance; clean it and grease it once in a while. The rubber half-sole keeps it well protected from the elements, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn military use both styles - single and double, even triple thickness - have been used through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the half-soles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made with glued-on rubber half-soles and heel pieces. Durable mixture, somewhat slippery in cold, OK grip. These should serve you a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the rubber wears thin, take the boots to a cobbler, who can slap on new ones with the properties of your choosing (thickness vs grip vs hardness). It shouldn't be very expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLast and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made with an old \"2181 square toe last\" which is very similar to the one used in Finnish army footwear up to the early 2000s. But unlike the Finnish boots that need double socks to fit right, these hug the feet quite snugly if needed. You might be well off with just one pair of socks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose doesn't have any stiffeners whatsoever, so it just forms over the toes and after a while fits like a sock. The full leather construction supports this feature overall, for example, your feet will slowly leave their form on the leather footbed. Of course, if you feel like it, we suggest separate insoles - insoles are NOT included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know you have a high arch, these might be quite tight! However after the leather footbed shapes to your feet and the upper gives in a little, these fit great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by William Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the British company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rufflander.co.uk\/\"\u003eWilliam Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e (est. 1899) in Stoney Middleton, UK. The boots are manufactured right there with high-quality materials, traditional methods, and original lasts, just as they were made over a hundred years ago. This is the local industry you want to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration of the boot is only available from Varusteleka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade with work boot specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the wartime boots, these are not finished to perfection; they're made for use, not for show. Thus you can expect small cosmetic things like small imperfections on the outside surface of the leather, different inside shades of the leather, quite utilitarian stitching, loose thread end here or there and such. Friends of classic English-made products know what we're talking about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever the boots are always 100 % fit for purpose and structually solid. With use and time the small cosmetic flaws will blend in and disappear under the patina, so the issue isn't big. Please accept this when ordering. However if the boots have actual flaws hindering use or they develop such problems despite proper use and care, or you're just not satisfied, don't hesitate to contact us, preferably with pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boots have a regular 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Moreover, the boots can be sent for resoling at the William Lennon factory (sales@williamlennon.co.uk) but Varusteleka will not handle the resoling business in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 6","offer_id":51826461114707,"sku":"71363","price":239.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 7","offer_id":51826461147475,"sku":"71364","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 8","offer_id":51826461180243,"sku":"71365","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 9","offer_id":51826461213011,"sku":"71366","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 10","offer_id":51826461245779,"sku":"71367","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 11","offer_id":51826461278547,"sku":"71368","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Brown \/ 12","offer_id":51826461311315,"sku":"71369","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/william-lennon-b5-ankle-boots-dark-brown-single-thickness-sole-067618fc130f47.jpg?v=1757263500"},{"product_id":"william-lennon-b5-ankle-boots-without-sole-stitching","title":"William Lennon B5 Ankle Boots, without Sole Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe service boot of the British soldier in the First World War was a full leather ankle boot. These are a \"reproduction\" made in England; the same company manufactured them during the war! We got our production run with rubber half-soles and heel plates as the original pig-iron hobnails are a bit incompatible with today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sole stitching!\u003c\/strong\u003e Misfortune fell upon the manufacturer, and their sole stitching machine broke. So, we had to decide whether we would like to have a batch or two without sole stitching or have no boots at all. The stitching on these is mostly a cosmetic thing, as the soles and the uppers are held together with very strong brass screws. Moreover, these represent the updated \"Varusteleka\" model with their SVIG made heel pieces and half-soles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble thickness leather sole, brass screwed (Blake construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber heel piece and half-sole, made by SVIG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper made of thick, unlined leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather footbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in England with original machines, work methods, and lasts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with work boot specs (more on this later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the trenches to the modern era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, the soldier's choice of footwear was either jackboots or lace-up shoes and puttees, as was the case with the British Army. The B5 ankle boot was adopted for service in 1916, replacing the older B2 model, until superseded by the WWII Ammo Boot. In general, the B5 is a proper tough ol' military boot just as they used to be back in the day. These are excellent everyday boots, and you can pretty much go anywhere with these, although for muddy trenches there might be better choices today - provided you first find the trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's stock configuration for these is the original one, meaning there are metal hobnails on the front and \"horseshoe\" heel irons. Although for re-enactors this is good stuff, for everyone else it's not such a good deal, as the irons wear out fast and are very hazardous on smooth surfaces. We ordered our production run with nonchalant rubber half-soles and heel pieces, which you can replace at your local cobbler when needed. We kept the original style leather laces though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrown (Wheatbuck Suede)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper made of 1.8-2.0 mm thick, unlined, oily Wheatbuck suede leather, smooth on the inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather reinforcement liner on the vamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack (Kip Leather)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper made of almost 3.0 mm thick, unlined, smoothed out Kip leather, smooth on the inside. Can be polished to a shine if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo extra lining on the vamp, the leather is thick enough on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLast and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made with an old \"2181 square toe last\" which is very similar to the one used in Finnish army footwear up to the early 2000s. But unlike the Finnish boots that need double socks to fit right, these hug the feet quite snugly if needed. You might be well off with just one pair of socks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose doesn't have any stiffeners whatsoever, so it just forms over the toes and after a while fits like a sock. The full leather construction supports this feature overall, for example, your feet will slowly leave their form on the leather footbed. Of course, if you feel like it, we suggest separate insoles - insoles are NOT included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know you have a high arch, these might be quite tight! However, after the leather footbed shapes to your feet and the upper gives in a little, these fit great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit;\"\u003eMade by William Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the British company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rufflander.co.uk\/\"\u003eWilliam Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e (est. 1899) in Stoney Middleton, UK. The boots are manufactured right there with high-quality materials, traditional methods, and original lasts, just as they were made over a hundred years ago. This is one of those local industries you want to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration of the boot is only available from Varusteleka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade with work boot specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the wartime boots, these are not finished to perfection; they're made for use, not for show. Thus you can expect small cosmetic things like small imperfections on the outside surface of the leather, different inside shades of the leather, quite utilitarian stitching, loose thread end here or there, and such. The friends of classic English-made products know what we're talking about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the boots are always 100% purpose-built and structurally solid. With use and time, the small cosmetic flaws will blend in and disappear under the patina, so the issue isn't big. Please accept this when ordering. If the boots have actual flaws hindering use or they develop such problems despite proper use and care, or you're just not satisfied, don't hesitate to contact us, preferably with pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout the half-soles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we want to sell these also for Finnish weather conditions (wet \u0026amp; cold), we had these made with special order SVIG half-soles and heel pieces. These have a modest tread pattern, some thickness to them and they will also work relatively well during the winter season. When they wear out, take the boots to a cobbler, who can slap on new ones with the properties of your choosing (thickness vs grip vs hardness). It shouldn't be expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't provide a universal solution that pleases everyone, someone wants a rough tread pattern, someone likes it low-profile, someone just wants good grip in winter and someone would rather just have a long-lasting rubber sole. These are essentially a mixture of all of the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boots have a regular 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Moreover, the boots can be sent for resoling at the William Lennon factory (sales@williamlennon.co.uk) but Varusteleka will not handle the resoling business in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ UK 6 \/ EU 39","offer_id":51826567020883,"sku":"68838","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 7 \/ EU 40","offer_id":51826567053651,"sku":"68839","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 8 \/ EU 41.5","offer_id":51826567086419,"sku":"68840","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 9 \/ EU 42.5","offer_id":51826567119187,"sku":"68841","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 10 \/ EU 44","offer_id":51826567151955,"sku":"68842","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 11 \/ EU 45","offer_id":51826567184723,"sku":"68843","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 12 \/ EU 46.5","offer_id":51826567217491,"sku":"68844","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 6 \/ EU 39","offer_id":51826567250259,"sku":"69364","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 7 \/ EU 40","offer_id":51826567283027,"sku":"69365","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 8 \/ EU 41.5","offer_id":51826567315795,"sku":"69368","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 9 \/ EU 42.5","offer_id":51826567348563,"sku":"69369","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 10 \/ EU 44","offer_id":51826567381331,"sku":"69370","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 11 \/ EU 45","offer_id":51826567414099,"sku":"69371","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 12 \/ EU 46.5","offer_id":51826567446867,"sku":"69372","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/52617616ec38617daa.jpg?v=1757264529"},{"product_id":"william-lennon-b5-ankle-boots","title":"William Lennon B5 Ankle Boots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe service boot of the British soldier in the First World War was a full leather ankle boot. These are a \"reproduction\" made in England; the same company manufactured them during the war! We got our production run with rubber half-soles and heel plates as the original pig-iron hobnails are a bit incompatible with today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble thickness leather sole, stitched and brass screwed (Blake construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber heel piece and half-sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper made of thick, unlined leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather footbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in England with original machines, work methods, and lasts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with work boot specs (more on this later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom the trenches to the modern era\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the past, the soldier's choice of footwear was either jackboots or lace-up shoes and puttees, as was the case with the British Army. The B5 ankle boot was adopted for service in 1916, replacing the older B2 model, until superseded by the WWII Ammo Boot. In general, the B5 is a proper tough ol' military boot just as they used to be back in the day. These are excellent everyday boots, and you can pretty much go anywhere with these, although for muddy trenches there might be better choices today - provided you first find the trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's stock configuration for these is the original one, meaning there are metal hobnails on the front and \"horseshoe\" heel irons. Although for re-enactors this is good stuff, for everyone else it's not such a good deal, as the irons wear fast and are very hazardous on even surfaces. We ordered our production run with nonchalant rubber half-soles and heel pieces, which you can replace at your local cobbler when needed. We kept the original style leather laces though.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade by William Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by the British company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rufflander.co.uk\/\"\u003eWilliam Lennon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e (est. 1899) in Stoney Middleton, UK. The boots are manufactured right there with high-quality materials, traditional methods, and original lasts, just as they were made over a hundred years ago. This is the local industry you want to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis configuration of the boot is only available from Varusteleka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade with work boot specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with the wartime boots, these are not finished to perfection; they're made for use, not for show. Thus you can expect small cosmetic things like small imperfections on the outside surface of the leather, different inside shades of the leather, quite utilitarian stitching, loose thread end here or there and such. Friends of classic English-made products know what we're talking about!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever the boots are always 100 % fit for purpose and structually solid. With use and time the small cosmetic flaws will blend in and disappear under the patina, so the issue isn't big. Please accept this when ordering. However if the boots have actual flaws hindering use or they develop such problems despite proper use and care, or you're just not satisfied, don't hesitate to contact us, preferably with pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boots have a regular 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Moreover, the boots can be sent for resoling at the William Lennon factory (sales@williamlennon.co.uk) but Varusteleka will not handle the resoling business in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Lennon","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ UK 6 \/ EU 39","offer_id":51826588713299,"sku":"64064","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 7 \/ EU 40","offer_id":51826588746067,"sku":"64065","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 8 \/ EU 41.5","offer_id":51826588778835,"sku":"64066","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 9 \/ EU 42.5","offer_id":51826588811603,"sku":"64067","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 10 \/ EU 44","offer_id":51826588844371,"sku":"64068","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 11 \/ EU 45","offer_id":51826588877139,"sku":"64069","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ UK 12 \/ EU 46.5","offer_id":51826588909907,"sku":"64070","price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 6 \/ EU 39","offer_id":53366951903571,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 7 \/ EU 40","offer_id":53366953214291,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 9 \/ EU 42.5","offer_id":53366955671891,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 11 \/ EU 45","offer_id":53366957801811,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 8 \/ EU 41.5","offer_id":53366961373523,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 10 \/ EU 44","offer_id":53366964846931,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ UK 12 \/ EU 46.5","offer_id":53366964978003,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/470875f561ca2e3493.jpg?v=1758878310"}],"url":"https:\/\/varusteleka.com\/en-row\/collections\/william-lennon.oembed","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}