The Fall Edit — Boots for the Season
When the first chill touches the canals, a familiar rhythm returns. We reach for layers with substance — wool, leather, suede — pieces that feel right for autumn. And for us at The Hand, the season truly begins when we reach for boots.
This year’s Fall Edit gathers eight remarkable pairs from four makers whose work we admire deeply: Edward Green, Alden, Gaziano & Girling, and John Lobb. Each brings a distinct expression of craftsmanship — from the enduring British countryside to the precision of modern London and the quiet grace of Paris.
Edward Green — The British Icon
There are few boots as quietly assured as Edward Green’s Galway. Made in Northampton, it’s a study in balance: the supple warmth of mink suede, the rugged character of Rosewood Country Calf, the dependable ease of a Dainite sole.
Each pair is finished by hand, the leather polished to a soft lustre that reveals depth and tone over time. The Galway is not made for one season but for many — an emblem of English craft at its most thoughtful.
Alden — American Character
From across the Atlantic, Alden brings a different temperament: generous, robust, easy to wear. The Indy and Plain Toe boots, cut in snuff suede, have a relaxed confidence that feels natural in motion.
Beneath the surface, Alden’s Goodyear welt and substantial last provide quiet support. These are boots that form to you, built for days that start in the city and end wherever the road leads.
Gaziano & Girling — Modern Precision
The Urban Commando is Gaziano & Girling’s answer to contemporary life — sculptural, sleek, and built with purpose. Available in criollo patina or black grain, it carries the precision of London’s best ateliers with the durability of a modern tread.
Every line, every edge speaks of intention. It’s a boot that bridges tailoring and utility, offering poise in motion and strength beneath.
John Lobb — The Season’s Pinnacle
Finally, we turn to John Lobb, where English discipline meets Parisian refinement. The Peak and Highland boots exemplify this duality — structured yet supple, quietly elegant yet unmistakably substantial.
Made in Northampton and finished in Paris, each pair reflects more than a century of shoemaking heritage. Worn through the colder months, they develop a graceful patina that tells their own story of time and use.
Enduring Companions
Each maker brings a philosophy of endurance — of creating boots meant not only to face the season ahead but to travel well beyond it. Crafted from leathers chosen for longevity and comfort, Goodyear welted for repair and renewal, these are boots that become part of your rhythm.
Whether you favour the classic lines of Northampton, the character of New England, or the precision of London and Paris, The Fall Edit invites you to step into the season with craftsmanship at your feet.
