Signature

Our Signature Craftsman starts as one piece of the finest veal calf leather before being shaped by the hands of our most experienced craftsmen and women. That one piece of leather will pass through over 80 pairs of hands and individual processes in our workshop in Adelaide. When you pull on your boots for the first time, you’ll know it’s an investment, not a purchase. And we’ll know we didn’t just make a boot, we crafted one.

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  French Veal Calf

  Fine grained leather from French calf. Particularly valuable because of its softness, fine grain and durability.

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  Refined Elegance

  The Craftsman last features a refined toe shape, lightweight leather insole, extra-fine stitching around the elastic and traditional v-stitching under the back boot tug.

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  Classic leather welt sole

  Crowned with its fine brass plaque on a fine leather sole with a rich sole stain and signed by our master craftsman.

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  Signature of style

  Once the boots have been crafted, they are placed into the hands of our Master Craftsman, Steve Moore, where each boot is checked, signed off and personally hand-signed by him.

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Chinchilla

Burnishing is an artisanal method that brings out the richness and true characteristics of leather. Our burnished Craftsman boots are as unique as the Australian landscape that has helped shape them; a truly handcrafted boot that will last a lifetime.

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  European crust leather

  The Chinchilla is made with European crust leather and a full kid lining on our classic Craftsman last.

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  Statement Style

  Chinchilla boots feature the R.M.Williams signature tugs, chisel toe, welt lasted, flat heel, leather sole and insole. The antiqued finish makes a statement from the bar to the boardroom.

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  Classic leather welt sole

  Sewn leather welt sole and leather innersole

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  Artisinal Finish

  Artistry and craftsmanship are hallmarks of our beautiful hand-burnished collection. To master our burnishing technique we partnered with Duilio Girotti, an Italian craftsman and burnishing expert.

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Kangaroo

These iconic Craftsman boots are beautifully constructed from one piece of kangaroo leather, one of the strongest leathers for its weight in the world. Made in our factory in Adelaide, the boots feature the classic chisel square toe.

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  Kangaroo

  Kangaroo leather is the strongest leather for its weight in the world.

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  Work and play

  The Kangaroo Craftsman style is one of our most sought after styles and its strength makes it a versatile boot for work and play.

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  Comfort sole and innersole

  These boots feature a leather sole with cushioned 'poron' inner sole. Our Comfort Technology features a fibreglass airport-friendly shank, which reinforces the shape of the boot and supports the arch. Padded heel lining increases the superior comfort of the insole. The Comfort Sole is perfect for everyday wear.

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  Strength and comfort

  Kangaroo leather is naturally soft and strong and is lighter, stronger, and more flexible than goat or cow hide. Kangaroo leather conforms quickly to the foot, wears well and does not absorb as much water as other leathers.

Classic

Our most popular boot, the Craftsman comes in a range of colours, using only the finest yearling leather. It features a classic chisel square toe and flat heel as well as a leather welt sole. Originally designed as a dress boot it is now worn for business and pleasure.

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  Yearling

  Yearling cowhide is a versatile fine grained leather from yearling aged cattle. It is supple and and durable.

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  Work and play

  The distinctive shape of the last was developed by one of RM’s original employees from 1932. It was designed to be elegant for dress and durable for light work.

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  Leather welt

  The classic sole is sewn leather welt construction with a leather lining.

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  Heritage

  The traditional heritage leather sole of the Craftsman is attached through a welt process - stitched to the boot through a strip of leather running along the edge of the sole. This Goodyear welt construction is the world’s best construction making soles waterproof, strong and flexible and easily re-soled.

Comfort

Beautifully constructed and uniquely made from one piece of leather, our Comfort Craftsman boots come in a range of colours. The Comfort Sole is perfect for everyday wear and can be styled up or down.

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  Yearling

  Yearling cowhide is a versatile fine grained leather from yearling aged cattle. It is supple and and durable.

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  Relaxed comfort

  Style these classic boots with everything from chinos to relaxed denim for an elevated smart-casual vibe.

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  Non-slip composition sole and comfort innersole.

  The classic sole is sewn leather welt construction with a leather lining.

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  Comfort Sole

  Our Comfort Technology features a fibreglass airport-friendly shank, which reinforces the shape of the boot and supports the arch. Padded heel lining increases the superior comfort of the insole. Soft, durable microfibre ‘sock lining’ draws moisture away from the foot, allowing it to breathe. Light sole construction increases flexibility while retaining the durability of a composition sole.

Dynamic

A comfortable, light and flexible sole ensures this version of the Craftsman gets special attention for comfort whilst standing or working all day.

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  Yearling

  Yearling cowhide is a versatile fine grained leather from yearling aged cattle. It is supple and and durable.

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  Casual Elegance

  The neatly tapered toes and smooth linings score full marks for style and comfort. Whether you wear them with jeans or a suit, you won’t be disappointed.

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  Combination leather and rubber

  A mixture of rubber & leather sole, with an orthotic inner sole for additional cushioning and support. Insole can be removed to accommodate orthotic inserts.

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  Comfort Technology

  The Dynamic Flex sole is a mixture of rubber and leather sole, with an orthotic inner sole for additional cushioning & support. It is attached through a welt process - stitched to the boot through a strip of leather running along the edge of the sole. The Goodyear welt construction is world’s best construction, ensuring soles are waterproof, strong and flexible, and the boot can be repeatedly resoled. The combination of leather and rubber provides unique sole flexibility, hence, dynamic flex.

Suede

The suede craftsman evolved from our classic original Craftsman boot which stands the test of time with it’s elegant timeless style. are a classic piece of footwear that will up your style game immediately if worn well.

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  Suede

  Suede is a type of fuzzy leather with a napped finish. Suede has a more porous finish which holds dye well, meaning more intense colour saturation.

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  Dress up or down

  If you’re wearing suede, you’re already making a bit of a statement. Smart suede boots can be dressed up or dressed down to whatever extent you see fit.

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  Leather Welt with leather innersole

  The classic sole is sewn leather welt construction with a leather lining.

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  Fair weather friends

  Suede boots appear more casual than traditional leather styles and can provide outfits with a relaxed feel. When choosing between the colours, black is best for creating an urban outfit and that brown can offer a relaxed country look. Also, as suede shoes can easily get wet and ruined, remember to coat yours with a water-resistant suede protector to keep them looking sharp even during winter.