Photo by Akslavelabor on April 3, 2024 of the Frank's Boots Monkey Boot in Horween Black Essex.

Frank's Boots Monkey Boot

Horween Black Essex

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Akslavelabor10 months ago

2 main leathers for this build

Taken on April 3, 2024

Maker

Frank's Boots

Model

Monkey Boot

Leather

Last

77 Last

US Men's Brannock: 10F

77 Last: 10EE

Sole

Purchased from

Frank's Boots

More about this item

Lefarc Crazy Ghost Pineapple tongue n rolled top. Moderate heel height. Kevlar thread. 2 lace Lineman patch/flap. Celastic toe. 2 sets of belts. Grey is the RO side of the Black Essex. Hoping boots scratch grey

Why I Own This

Custom
Style
Other

B4 getting into fine leather boots I was a Sneakerhead. Loved the idea of doing a build around a themed colorway and wanted to incorporate that into PNW boots. I had done a Joker themed boot at Frank's and was excited to hear they working on a new Monkey Boot. We had been harassing them for a MB for some time. My brother Nob made a concept for a Batman colorway(Black, grey, yellow) Monkey which these are based on. I supplied Frank's with the leathers n soles for this build. Wanted a leather that could have a Teacore effect for the Dome. Black Essex, grey leather with a black top coat, fit my needs. Also wanted to incorporate a little bit of white into this build. Went with the Ghost leather for the tongue n rolled top, Dr Soles raw corded soles. Dropped the heel to match the stance of my Nicks Prospectors, favorite feel. Appreciate Frank's allowing me to b a part of my boot build

How I Sized

After wearing/owning couple pairs different size n width 77 lasts boots(#4 toes in general here in Spokane). No modifications to last

Ordering Process

Purchased from Frank's Boots
Store Visit
Customer Service

I live in Spokane n went in to their store. Showed them the concept n discussed specific details of my desired build. There was some begging, couple no's (dbl midsole), some compromise lol. Actualling waited as Frank's refined their MB design b4 ordering. Ordering was simple n easy once options where approved by Frank n Michelle. Very friendly staff n great customer service. Put $300 down n payed remainder upon pickup of completed boots.

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