Right, these are my Our Legacy Olive Leather Camion boots.
Initially, I wasn’t keen on buying them. For one, they were everywhere — the hype was real. Secondly, the square toe shape wasn't exactly my style, but I changed my mind the day I stumbled upon a complete replica at a fast fashion store. I tried them on out of curiosity and was instantly blown away by their unique design and construction. After that, I couldn’t stop thinking about the real deal, so I went home, looked up the original version, saved up and finally took the plunge.
Now, their upper is crafted from vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather.
In case you’re unfamiliar, this means they're made from natural leather crafted using traditional methods that involve plant-based tannins. These tannins are typically extracted from plants such as mimosa, chestnut, and quebracho by grinding their bark, leaves or fruits into powder or boiling them to create a tanning liquid. Now, in the case of the camion boots, olive tannins were used. These tannins along with other tanning agents are then soaked with the hides or skins in water for days – sometimes even weeks.
I particularly don’t have a problem with this, as all my trousers run straight through the legs, but I thought it’s worth mentioning.
Anyways, that sums up this review.
As always, thanks for reading — catch you in the next post!
Initially, I wasn’t keen on buying them. For one, they were everywhere — the hype was real. Secondly, the square toe shape wasn't exactly my style, but I changed my mind the day I stumbled upon a complete replica at a fast fashion store. I tried them on out of curiosity and was instantly blown away by their unique design and construction. After that, I couldn’t stop thinking about the real deal, so I went home, looked up the original version, saved up and finally took the plunge.
Now, their upper is crafted from vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather.
In case you’re unfamiliar, this means they're made from natural leather crafted using traditional methods that involve plant-based tannins. These tannins are typically extracted from plants such as mimosa, chestnut, and quebracho by grinding their bark, leaves or fruits into powder or boiling them to create a tanning liquid. Now, in the case of the camion boots, olive tannins were used. These tannins along with other tanning agents are then soaked with the hides or skins in water for days – sometimes even weeks.
Now, for clarity, hides or skins are animal skin treated for leather production. Hides are of large animals e.g. cows, buffalos or horses; while skins refer to skins of smaller animals such as goats, sheep, deer, alligators, snakes, etc. However, for the Camion boots, calfskin i.e. hides from a baby cow was used. This slow and meticulous process ensures that the tanning agents adhere firmly to the leather fibres, making them durable and resistant to decay. If you’re wondering why “olive leather” looks more like dark brown on the website, it likely refers to the olive tannin rather than the colour itself.
Here’s what olive colour looks like:
Now, the lining and insole material isn’t explicitly stated, but I suspect they’re also vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather. One thing I like is the softness and black colour-way, as any colour of socks can be worn with the boots without staining the inside.
As mentioned, the insole material or leather remains unclear but their midsole is crafted with Kilger leather from Germany, and Vibram outsole, made in the USA.
Kilger is high-quality leather produced in Germany by the German tannery Lederfabrik Kilger established in 1856. Like some of the Italian tanneries, Kilger makes their premium leather using only natural/vegetable pit tanning methods. Compared to the upper of the camion boots, the leather used for the midsoles is more durable due to their thickness and longer tanning process.
The outer sole, on the other hand, is made of Vibram – a type of rubber sole crafted for reliable grip and traction on a wide range of surfaces, from wet to dry and even rugged grounds. This is why they’re often found on running shoes, hiking and work boots. They adapt to your foot’s shape, providing excellent cushioning and weather resistance. Plus, they’re resoleable, making them a long-term investment.
Each boot features a metal Our Legacy rivet and a YKK side zip closure with a leather pull tab. Interestingly, the zips lack the usual “YKK” marking, likely because of the pull tab design. If you’re unfamiliar, YKK is a Japanese company renowned for high-quality zippers – they manufacture over 7 billion annually. The name stands for “Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha,” or “Yoshida Company Limited.” YKK zippers are known for their smooth function and durability.
For the part that helps you decide – here’s what I love and what I’m not too fond of about the boots:
Pros:
Here’s what olive colour looks like:
Now, the lining and insole material isn’t explicitly stated, but I suspect they’re also vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather. One thing I like is the softness and black colour-way, as any colour of socks can be worn with the boots without staining the inside.
The next is their soles
Kilger is high-quality leather produced in Germany by the German tannery Lederfabrik Kilger established in 1856. Like some of the Italian tanneries, Kilger makes their premium leather using only natural/vegetable pit tanning methods. Compared to the upper of the camion boots, the leather used for the midsoles is more durable due to their thickness and longer tanning process.
The outer sole, on the other hand, is made of Vibram – a type of rubber sole crafted for reliable grip and traction on a wide range of surfaces, from wet to dry and even rugged grounds. This is why they’re often found on running shoes, hiking and work boots. They adapt to your foot’s shape, providing excellent cushioning and weather resistance. Plus, they’re resoleable, making them a long-term investment.
Rivet and zippers
Each boot features a metal Our Legacy rivet and a YKK side zip closure with a leather pull tab. Interestingly, the zips lack the usual “YKK” marking, likely because of the pull tab design. If you’re unfamiliar, YKK is a Japanese company renowned for high-quality zippers – they manufacture over 7 billion annually. The name stands for “Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha,” or “Yoshida Company Limited.” YKK zippers are known for their smooth function and durability.
Pros & cons
For the part that helps you decide – here’s what I love and what I’m not too fond of about the boots:
Pros:
- High-quality vegetable-tanned leather — ensuring longevity and character as they age. This means they’re built to last for a long time.
- Unique design — I’m still not a fan of square-toe shoes but for these boots, I appreciate the distinct aesthetic.
- Convenient Zippers. Great quality from a renowned brand, and a lifesaver if you don’t have time for lace-up boots.
- Added height — The nearly 2-inch heel is a nice bonus, even for someone already 6 ft tall.😁
- Versatile colour — A deep brown tone that pairs well with many outfits, for example, on this day, I paired them with my black wool overcoat from Zara, a white shirt layered under a navy sweater also from Zara, and some Levi’s 501 selvedge jeans, in blue. I thought they were the perfect neutral colours for the boots.
- Smart yet casual — I get to pair them with casual jeans and formal trousers.
- Comfortable and True to size — no breaking period needed. You can pick them up out of the box and run with them from day one. I’ve walked in them all day without discomfort.
Cons:
- Creasing — like square-toe shoes, I’m also not a fan of creasing. While it’s common with quality leather, I’m still getting used to it.
- Wide shape –The flat, wide top doesn’t pair well with skinny-fit trousers.
- Straight-leg or looser fits work best – otherwise, you risk looking out of proportion or clownish. 😂
I particularly don’t have a problem with this, as all my trousers run straight through the legs, but I thought it’s worth mentioning.
Anyways, that sums up this review.
As always, thanks for reading — catch you in the next post!
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