The ‘SCHNIEDER RIDING BOOTS’ factory, which I visited whilst on a business trip to the UK last year.

As you’d expect from a bootmaker specialising in riding boots.

A wide variety of riding boots were crammed into every available space, creating a truly spectacular sight.

What’s more, the workshop was full of machines and tools I’d never seen before.

It was truly a feast for the eyes.

And here, we unearthed a real treasure.

My eye was caught by a pile of boxes in a corner of the factory, so I asked a member of staff about them.

‘What are these?’

Apparently, these boots had been left in stock at the factory for various reasons.

‘May I have a look inside?’

When I asked, they readily agreed, so I was able to look inside the box.

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One after another, these boots from old stock are making an appearance.

It is generally accepted amongst shoe enthusiasts that ”older pairs have better-quality leather”.

True to form, I came across a whole host of boots made from simply stunning leather.

We’ve carefully selected 27 pairs from the collection, excluding any that were in poor condition☆

And, as those boots arrived in Japan the other day, I’d like to show them to you!

The range includes

George Boots / BLACK / 7h

Strap Jodhpur Boots / CHESTNUT / 7, 7h, 8h

Strap Jodhpur Boots / BLACK / 5h, 6, 6h

Strap Jodhpur Boots / BURGUNDY / 7, 7h, 8h

Strap Jodhpur Boots / BRACKEN / 7, 7h, 8, 8h, 9

Strap Jodhpur Boots / CHOCOLATE / 7, 7h

(Bracken and chocolate are almost the same colour.)

Elastic Jodhpur Boots / BRACKEN / 7, 7h, 8h

Actually, I’d also bought a pair in my size as a souvenir of my business trip to the UK.

It offers a truly unique fit that grips firmly from the heel right across to the arch of the foot.

The upper is thick yet has a fine grain and is supple.

It is also striking how its shape appears more sleek compared to the current model.

I just can’t get enough of these rippling wrinkles…

This is a pair of shoes I’d like to cherish for many years to come.

The price for all models is

¥198,000 (¥180,000 + tax)

From 12 noon on Saturday 8 February,Aoyama BranchWe will be selling them there.

(As this is a very popular item, we are unable to hold it for you at present.)

I don’t think we’ll see any other pairs with this level of quality in the future.

I’d highly recommend this to anyone who has found their perfect size☆

Thank you very much.

Shin