The Bowen Combat Boot — Matte Black
The Bowen Combat Boot — Matte Black
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Why 80% off?
For years we made one kind of boot: the pair you put on every morning without thinking about it. Full-grain leather and suede, cut thick enough to hold its shape and soft enough to break in, on soles that take city pavement and a muddy weekend alike. John Wayde is closing its doors, and the pairs still on the shelf are going at a fraction of what they cost us. The shop is still open and every order still ships as usual — but there is no next season and no restock.
Description
A tall combat boot in matte full-grain leather on a deep lug sole. The most rugged boot in the collection.
- Full-grain leather upper with a matte finish
- Tall lace-up shaft
- Padded collar
- Deep lug rubber sole
Fit & sizing
True to size: measure your foot and pick the closest size in the guide. Between two sizes, take the larger one. Wide foot or high instep: go one full size up.
If you are between two sizes, take the larger one — it softens and settles to your foot within the first week.
Care
- Brush with a soft brush or wipe with a slightly damp cloth after each wear.
- Let them dry away from direct heat — never in the sun or near a fire.
- Condition the leather every few weeks so it does not dry out.
- Store them in a cool, dry place, stuffed with paper to keep their shape.
The Bowen Combat Boot — Matte Black
| EU | UK | US | CM | IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 43 | 26.8 | 10.56 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 43.5 | 27.3 | 10.75 |
| 11 | 10 | 44 | 27.8 | 10.94 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 28.3 | 11.13 |
| 12 | 11 | 45 | 28.6 | 11.25 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 29.0 | 11.44 |
| 13 | 12 | 46 | 29.4 | 11.56 |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 46.5 | 29.8 | 11.75 |
| 14 | 13 | 47 | 30.2 | 11.88 |
| 15 | 14 | 48 | 31.0 | 12.19 |
| 16 | 15 | 49 | 31.8 | 12.5 |
How to measure your feet
1. Wear the socks you usually pair with these shoes.
2. Place your foot on a sheet of paper and trace its outline.
3. Measure from the heel to the longest toe with a ruler.
4. Match your measurement to the table and adjust for foot shape. The CM and inch values correspond to your foot's length, not the shoe's internal length.
Adjust for foot shape
– Normal: choose the size closest to your measurement.
– Wide and/or high instep: choose a full size larger than your nearest measurement.
– Narrow: choose the size closest to your measurement.
Need help? Use the chat in the bottom-right corner and we will size you before you order.
The leather
Rugged, without being rough
A matte full-grain leather that takes rain, mud and long walks in its stride. Brush it off at the end of the day and it is ready for the next one.
The shape
Higher shaft, more support
The shaft rises well above the ankle with a padded collar at the top. Lace it snug and it holds your foot steady on uneven ground.
Up close
Every detail, made to last
Full-Grain Leather
Cut from full-grain leather — the top layer of the hide and the strongest part of it. It softens and shapes to your foot over the first weeks, and it does not crack or peel.
Tall Lace-Up Shaft
A shaft that rises well above the ankle to hold your foot steady on uneven ground.
Deep Lug Rubber Sole
Deep rubber lugs for real grip in rain, mud and gravel.
John Wayde · Closing
This boot is made for the last time.
We are closing, and there is no restock. When this size sells out, it is gone for good.
The shop is still open. Every order still ships as usual.
What our customers say
4.8 out of 5 · 8 reviews from customers who bought this style
Took these on a muddy trail the first weekend. grip is serious and they cleaned up with a damp cloth
chunky in the best way. wear them with work pants and with jeans, they go with everything
Heavier than my old boots, which I expected with that sole. took about a week to break in
walked on wet stone steps all day in the city and never slipped once. leather already looks better with the scuffs
real leather, solid stitching, no plastic smell. for this price I didn't expect this
bought them for the snow. feet stayed dry on the walk to work and the boots look great with a heavy coat
Size is right. I'm between 9.5 and 10 and went 10 like the guide says, glad I did with thick socks
my go-to boot now 👌 tough, comfortable and they look better every week
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the closing sale, sizing and returns.
John Wayde is closing its doors. Every men's leather boot still on the shelf leaves at a fraction of what it cost to make, and the 80% is already reflected in the price you see. Not a promotion. A farewell on our own terms.
Every product page has its own size guide with the full conversion table. Measure and match it to the table. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one.
No. This is the final run. When a size sells out, it leaves the site for good — if you find yours available, it is the last time you will.
You can request a return within 30 days of receiving your order, as long as the boots are unworn and in their original packaging.
Yes — a leather care kit: a horsehair brush, leather conditioner and a polishing cloth. It goes in the parcel automatically, no code needed.