

The leather
Oiled, so it ages instead of wearing out
You can see the oil in the grain. Rub it with your thumb and the colour moves — that is full-grain leather, and it will look richer at year three than on day one.

The design
Nothing that will date it
A plain toe, a straight lace line and a slim welt. It is the boot you can wear with jeans on Saturday and a blazer on Monday without anyone noticing it is the same pair.
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.
Plain Toe
A clean toe with no extra seams — nothing to date it and nothing to come loose.
Studded Rubber Sole
Rubber studs underfoot for grip on wet pavement and polished floors.
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
4.6 out of 5 · 8 reviews from customers who bought this style

wore them straight to work the day they arrived. leather is thick and the cap toe looks sharp with grey trousers

Been wearing these almost every day for a month. creased nicely across the toe, no cracking, soles still look new

Great boot. a bit stiff the first few days, by the second week they were the most comfortable thing I own

my wife says they make my jeans look expensive 😂 real leather you can smell it when you open the box

Ordered my usual 10 and they fit spot on. took them through a rainy week, wiped them down and they were fine

Love the look. laces are a bit long, I double knot them. otherwise no complaints

second pair. got the black first for the office and came back for a brown one for weekends

nice quality leather. the colour is a shade darker than the photos but honestly I like it better
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.