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May 30, 2023 · The new owners of Dayton Boots are rebranding as Wohlford & Company, named after the shop's original founder. The former owner, who left after controversy over unpaid wages, still owns the ...
Jul 4, 2019 · Brand History & Philosophy. The roots of Dayton Boots can be traced back 1940s Vancouver. A bartender named C.H. ‘Charlie’ Wohlford was in the midst of gaining a strong reputation for repairing logging boots in the back of a popular Vancouver drinking establishment, the Lumberman’s Social Club. Before becoming the manager of the Social ...
Aug 28, 2007 · Boots with history. Posted by Ashley at Sumo Collaborator on August 28, 2007. Vancouver Sun's John Mackie writes about the legend of Dayton Boots, and their appearance at the 2007 Pacific National Exhibition. VANCOUVER - Legend has it that in the '50s and '60s, guys who wore Dayton boots were supposed to break them in by stomping some poor soul ...
Dayton Boots, one of the world’s only handmade shoe factories still in production, will open a new retail outlet this month on Granville Island in Vancouver. The tentative opening date is May 14th. This marks the beginning of a new era for the Vancouver business, which has been located at 2250 East Hastings since 1948.
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Based on Canadian military design7 pairs of eyeletsPlain toeTough pull up leatherTier 1, 6.5 ounce full grain leatherBrown pull upOil tannedTough, doesn’t need much careDayton makes “OK Oil”Made of paraffin, beeswax, oilsCondition every 6 weeksDon’t use polish, animal fat, or siliconeCat’s Paw heelVibram lug/nitrile soleFantastic gripLeather midsole, cork filler, leather insole, steel shankSizes 3 to 15All widths availableFit true to sizeRough break in periodThe price can always change but you’re looking at between $480 and $530 (USD) for these shoes, and certain leathers are more expensive than others.The build time was about 4 weeks, so between ordering them and them arriving at my door it was roughly a month. Now, $500 is not cheap. That said, these are really high quality boots and I like them more...
Dayton Service Boot Pros
1. Custom made for your foot 2. Sole doesn’t slip 3. Available in a ton of different leathers 4. Tough leather 5. Fashionable yet masculine aesthetic
Dayton Service Boot Cons
1. A little hard to dress up 2. Not technically water proof 3. No speed hooks 4. Some wheeling on stitches 5. Not fully lined 6. Ungodly break in If you can handle the high price and the brutal break in, I think these shoes deserve a spot in your rotation. They’re understated yet fashionable, pretty but masculine, and tough as all hell. Dayton deserves their rep.
The Dayton Legend – Dayton Boots Est. 1946. At Dayton, we're proud to say that we're Canadian owned and operated. We're proud of the fact that after 58 years our handcrafted boots are still being made in our factory at 2250 East Hastings Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. We're proud of our roots deep in the heart of "East Van".
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Parade Boot Brogue - Black Chrome. Black Chrome $449.00 $695.00. 3 colors available. View all. Ray Wohlford ( right ) Presents boots to a satisfied customer. "OUR BOOTS HAVE BEEN BUILT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS SINCE 1946".
