The Hayes Cap-Toe Boot — Black
The Hayes Cap-Toe Boot — 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
The cap-toe lace-up in polished black full-grain leather — the one boot that goes with a suit and with jeans.
- Polished full-grain leather upper
- Stitched cap toe
- Lace-up front with metal eyelets
- Studded rubber sole for grip
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 Hayes Cap-Toe Boot — 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
Black that stays black
Polished full-grain leather that keeps its depth with a little polish now and then. It does not crack at the flex and it does not peel.
The details
The boot that goes with everything
A stitched cap toe, a slim sole and a straight heel. Under a suit or with dark jeans, it always looks right.
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.
Stitched Cap Toe
A second layer of leather stitched across the toe — the part of a boot that meets kerbs and stairs first.
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.