The Chieftain
Black
The Chieftain is a rugged yet refined plain-toe boot. Its unique stitching details and framed side panels form a distinctive yet understated style.
This pair features a combination of smooth calf and very fine scotch grain leather. The black upper is contrasted with a raw leather welt, turning simplicity into intrigue.
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EU: 1-5 working days
UK: 1-8 working days
US: 2-8 working days
Rest of world: 2-12 working days
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+/- 7 walking hours. Using the traditional Goodyear welt construction and sturdy rubber soles, these boots require some breaking in. But that's a good thing: increased durability and comfort that only grows over time.
The Story Behind The Design
How it Fits into Your Style
These Chieftains are the epitome of 'rugged refined' style for those living the city life. Combine it as a feature piece in an all-black outfit or with colors that complement the natural sole: you can't go wrong.
How it Fits into Your Style
These Chieftains are the epitome of 'rugged refined' style for those living the city life. Combine it as a feature piece in an all-black outfit or with colors that complement the natural sole: you can't go wrong.
The Place & People
Made in Europe from sketchbook to stitch. The Chieftain is thoughtfully designed in Belgium and skillfully built in Portugal by craftspeople who've perfected their trade over generations.
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FAQ
THE MICHAEL LAST
Rounded toe box, slightly increased width, medium arch support
Nearly three years were spent on its incremental development in collaboration with Michael James, the master last maker from the Springline company in Northampton, England.
Besides looking beautiful, the shape fits incredibly comfortable, as has been confirmed by all of our customers. People of all heights, weights, and sizes.
We're a Belgian-Dutch company based in the North-Eastern Limburg area of Belgium. Here we do our everyday work like designing shoes and communicating with customers.
Lennertson is also made up of the countless people who contribute to our mission. Be it our lastmaker in England, our craftspeople in Spain and Portugal, or you who wears our shoes anywhere in the world.
We grew up in working-class families and greatly admire the men and women who make our footwear. Fair & safe labor conditions are essential to us. We produce locally within the European Union, where the highest standards of these laws and rights are applied. We choose to only collaborate with companies that share our values. Being close allows us to visit frequently and maintain a close relationship with all our partners.
We source our leather from time-honored tanneries in Europe. European tanneries are strictly regulated by the European Environmental Agency, resulting in far more environmentally friendly tanning practices than in many other parts of the world. We only use leathers that are a side-product of the meat industry.
Our rubber soles are made by local European, family-run businesses as well.
Regarding footwear sustainability, construction methods are equally important to sourcing. Our shoes are Goodyear welted, with stitched soles instead of glued. This results in far more sustainable shoes that will last you a very long time and are endlessly repairable.
This question isn't actually asked frequently because customers fall in love with our shoes from the moment they open the box!
Lennertson shoes and boots are made in a traditional and artisanal way.
The process involves a lot of handcraft, and when machines are used, it's always a person's hand guiding the shoe. As such, it's perfectly possible for you to see slight imperfections: two stitches that are not the exact same size, slight color variations, etc.
A computer makes things perfect. A human makes things with passion, care, and unique character. That's how we see it, and we believe you will too.
We also choose to work with 'natural leathers'—uncorrected grain that isn't overly processed or coated. Its surface structure should not be perfectly uniform; but may include natural blemishes and marks reflecting its origins. Our leathers look and feel authentic because they are—made from an animal's skin.