Vegan Men's Crepe Sole Desert Boots | Will's Vegan Store

Crepe Sole Desert Boots

£31

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Sorry, this style is discontinued and won't be returning. While we introduce each style to stay forever, sometimes it's time to say goodbye so we can avoid overproduction and focus on refining our timeless, core collection.

Our Notes

The Crepe Sole Desert is the classic done properly — a low-cut, two-eyelet chukka on a real crepe rubber sole, the silhouette that walked out of the 1950s and never went out of style. The cut is the trick: the uppers are shaped to sit close around the ankle, so they wear like a shoe with the coverage of a boot, clean and unfussy from any angle.

The uppers are Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU), soft and matte with that brushed nap the style was made for. Underfoot, the rubber crepe outsole is the genuine desert boot article — soft, springy, and naturally textured, cushioning each step and moulding to the way you walk. There's no shank, just a soft, flexible build that moves with your feet, with a low 2cm heel and a 0.7cm sole under the toe.

Inside, Portuguese vegan suede lines the boot, breathable against the foot with or without socks, and the cushioned layered insoles pair a soft memory foam top layer with a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU). They go where jeans, chinos, and cords go — one of those rare styles that's never once needed updating.

Materials

Upper: Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU)
Lining: Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
Insole: Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
Outsole: Rubber crepe outsole in the classic desert boot style — soft, springy, and naturally textured, cushioning each step and moulding to the way you walk
Laces: Long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester), with metal lace tips (100% zamak — a durable zinc alloy)

Construction & Features

Shank: No shank – a soft, flexible build that moves with your feet
Hardware: Hidden metal eyelets that sit behind the vegan leather for a clean finish, with metal lace tips — both 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy)
Construction: Mounted (cemented) construction – the upper is lasted to shape and the outsole bonded directly underneath. The most widely used construction method in footwear, it gives a clean, flexible build, though the outsole isn't easily resoled
Water Resistance: Not water-resistant – vegan suede will soak through in rain, though it won't mark or spoil when wet. Best kept for dry days, and treat with a waterproofing spray if you want some protection.

Fit & Sizing

Width: C width fitting – a standard fit, true to size
Fit: Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
Heel Height: 2.0 cm
Toe Height: 0.7 cm
Toe Shape: Round toe
Instep: Flat insole through the arch
Break-in Time: You should find these comfy straight out of the box.

Product Details

Type: Boots
Closure: Lace-up
Gender: Men's
Made In: Portugal
Weight: 1.5 kg per pair

Care Guide

Clean: For marks and stubborn stains, use warm soapy water with a cloth or soft brush, working gently over the surface. Towel dry afterwards.Brush: Once fully dry, run a suede brush over the uppers to lift the nap back up and restore the soft, even texture. Brushing in one direction gives the most consistent finish.Drying: Always let your footwear dry naturally, away from direct heat sources like radiators, as too much heat can stiffen or damage the suede. Stuff with paper or a shoe tree to help hold the shape while drying, and allow a day or two for the insides to dry fully before wearing again.Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, as this creates an environment where microbes can develop and cause smells. If a smell does develop, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until it clears. In extreme cases you can wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and apply the deodoriser again.Waterproofing (optional): If you'd like some added protection, you can treat the suede with a waterproofing spray every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard sprays work fine on vegan suede. This is optional, and bear in mind vegan suede is naturally an open-textured material that isn't designed to be water-resistant.

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