We've made an experimental 20 pairs of our classic DAS BOOT in the gorgeous and very sturdy "Horween Predator Orange". 

It feels experiemental because this is a stiffer leather than our usual DAS BOOTing fare and, so far, we've only deployed it as a SERIOUS BOOT, with a very chunky sole.

However, we see no reason this leather can't work with our thinner, more flexible soles, even if the boots may need a little breaking in before they soften up.

So, now we step from theory into practice, excited that you (dear intrepid customers about to purchase this boot), will be the ones to tell us if it's a keeper. 

If you don't find your size available today, we'd be happy to make you a pair especially - just place a pre-order and we'll hope to deliver in 4 to 6 months. 

The leather 

Despite the name, we think it's more COGNAC than ORANGE.

It comes from the famous Horween tannery, in Chicago, USA and has a reassuring heft and stiffness (at first) relative to our usual leathers, although it breaks in nicely, with wear, to become softer.

It's a waxy, full grain tumbled leather with a pull-up effect, meaning it will tonally change as it's worn, with a lighter, distressed appearance in parts of the boot that see friction or movement. 

Say Horween:

"It's a combination tanned leather that blends the durability of a chrome tanned base with a heavy vegetable re-tannage. During the process, we incorporate a rich blend of waxes to create the tonal appearance, which will burnish over time and create a rich patina." 

The boot Is lined with our usual, sumptuous Dutch calfskin. And bottomed-off with our durable rubber and EVA sole, debossed with the words "ICH BIN ATHEIST" and finished with a traditional Blake Stitch.