If you’re a leather-goods enthusiast, you’re probably heard ofFreebird.
This Denver, Colorado based brand burst onto the fashion scene in 2009.
Freebird’s stunning shoes include Bellevue, a stacked heel penny loafer.
Brilliant green croco leather gives this shoe a fresh, vibrant look.
For strappy style, Felicity boasts four buckled straps and leather embellished with gleaming silver studs.
While all Freebirds pay homage to their western heritage, boots like the Lusitano take this styling further.
Prices range from $195 for shoes up to $395 for a tall pair of boots.
So are Freebirds worth the investment?
This rugged styling pairs well with a western styled shoe.
Freebirds look like they’re ready to hit the trail and go for an adventure.
SinceFreebirdshoes are made from real leather, buyers may notice some imperfections, but these are normal variations.
Lloyd Miller ofWalkJogRunsays that Freebird’s creative stitching makes a “perfect product out of imperfect materials.”
Freebirdtouts the high-quality of their boots and shoes, including the footwear’s Goodyear Welt Construction.
The welt is a strip that runs between the upper and outsole of the footwear.
Goodyear Welting ensures that a shoe is built to last.
This assembly technique also makes it easier to resole the shoe, extending the life of the footwear.
Brian Wentz ofShoe Reportsdeclared Freebirds “worth it in the long haul.”
He noticed that Freebirds are carefully made, down to details like intricate metal work.
Wentz also liked the high-quality of Freebirds leather.
He pointed out thatleather will stretchover time, increasing the comfort of the shoe.
Proper cleaning and conditioning keeps the leather from stiffness and cracking.
Someshoes can last even longer, as in the case of Prince Philip.
Freebirdrecommends treating their boots and shoes with a water resistant spray to prevent staining.
Mesquita also suggests using a boot shaper to help taller boots maintain their shape and posture.
Sure, Freebirds are a chunk of change at the start.
But with their durable materials and construction, these artful shoes and boots are made to last.
