First off I know this isn’t a particularly long-term review but I do walk 4+ miles a day (a bit less on weekends) so in the last week I’ve already gotten about 25 miles on these. In a word? Outstanding. Just insanely comfortable and solid. The materials and construction had a real wow factor out of the box. That Stead waxy suede is indescribably smooth to the touch and the lining leather was just as beautiful. Jadd patiently worked with me on ordering to ensure the fitting was perfect, so when I first slipped them on it felt like I’d already worn them for a few days and the fit just keeps getting better each day. They’re also somehow lighter and quieter than my old DM desert boots despite the extremely thick material and solid feeling sole. To top it off Jadd’s customer service is off the charts, there was a small issue on receipt with the upper stitching colour and he went above and beyond to get me sorted out the same day. I’ve always said that all customer service looks good when everything goes right but the real test of integrity comes when something goes wrong and Jadd passed with flying colours. All in all I could not be happier with every part of the experience and the end product and will definitely be buying some more Jadd boots in the future (eyeing up some classic deserts for the summer already, hah)

At last — a product that surpasses my expectations. Superbly made and obviously made to last, these boots are what I have been looking for for years. Many thanks, Jadd!

I love them. They are well made, comfortable and look excellent.

These boots are superb. The materials are excellent, the suede is thick yet supple. They are built beautifully, and were comfortable straight away. They are a clear step up in Quality from the much more famous original Clarks desert boots. Well worth the extra money.

Having sent Jadd my foot measurements, he was able to advise me on the correct shoe size. The boots are great and actually look better than they appear on-screen. They are beautifully made; the design is classic, understated but flattering. The leather, both inside and out exudes quality, and they fit perfectly and are very comfortable to wear. What more can I say? My go-to shoes from now on. I will certainly purchase from JADD again,

Excellent quality. Very comfortable straight out the box and perfect fit - and a big bonus to buy British !

I've had a pair of these boots in black Chromexcel with black Vibram soles for about a year now. I find shape of the last to be natural and comfortable in the midfoot and toes, but with a fairly elegant sculpted fit in the arch and especially the heel. The UK size 8 fits my US 9D feet about as well as any boot I've worn. The thick leather footbed is very comfortable all day long even in the lighter weight socks that I prefer. The uppers are supple and just what you'd expect from black Horween pull-up leather, just getting better with each wear. If you want a good-looking pair of bombproof yet refined combat style boots that will outlive multiple sets of soles, I highly recommend these!

Comfortable right out of the box! Yup, that's right. The Elk leather is so soft and flexible there is zero break-in required. I found the LH soles flexible and springy compared to my previous Crepe sole. On hard floors the LH is silent... definitely +1 Stealth! When sizing these shoes for me, Jadd asked about the fit of my existing pair. I am fortunate enough to have two (worn out) pairs of the Carreducker Barkan-style Desert Boots which are also made by Jadd to Carreducker's specification. They used a GX last which is wide with a large toe box. I put that old pair on and sat in front of a video camera and talked about the fit under the laces, across the vamp, the space in the toes and the types of socks I wore throughout the year. This allowed Jadd to make a recommendation for a custom last and his analysis was spot on.

I thought it more useful to do a review after some use. I was surprised how comfortable they were on day one and 7 months in I have worn the boots almost every day and completed 100s of miles in them. They are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned and they look like they did when they came out of the box. Spectacularly durable and I certainly have not been treating them with kid gloves. Occasionally I'll scuff them but scuffs just rub out using your finger in a few seconds. They're smart enough for work and casual enough for the pub on the weekends, hence my use almost every day. Ordering was great - if you're not sure exactly what you need, drop them a line. I ended up with a custom sized pair which fit my odd feet like a glove. Thank you Jadd.

Wonderfully comfortable and well made from first rate materials. I am lucky to live nearby so I could be measured and fitted. Will return, thanks Jadd! Simon

I go to Jadd for all my smart/casual boots these days. He is really driven about keeping the quality high and the price low. They are comfortable, incredibly durable, fully repairable and there are loads of options for colours and customisation. He can make them on any last in his collection so if you have odd sized feet or need any corrections, then Jadd can probably help. If you care about your feet and your wallet then these are the best shoes to buy.

Congratulations, Jadd, you’ve delivered a beautiful pair of boots to me, and, thanks to your helpful advice, they fit like a glove right out of the box. In the beginning, I hesitated about the amount of money that I was investing in this purchase – I’m now delighted to see that this is money well spent. These desert boots are in a different league from any others I’ve seen. The leather is beautiful; the workmanship is immaculate (and British). I could not be better pleased and look forward to many years of comfortable wear from these boots. Will S.

Grew up in Africa wearing desert boots every day. Extremely happy with my first pair of Jadd desert boots which arrived a few days ago. Just like the originals, but so much better quality, and UK made. Service and delivery excellent.

Very comfortable boot. Beautiful suede. Service was great. I have left full review on Google.

Amazing shoes, exceptional quality materials and craftsmanship and very comfortable straight out of the box for me. I was also able to get some adjustments to the fit made for a slightly wider foot at a very reasonable additional cost. Would recommend to anyone as I am very impressed with these shoe!!

I'm very impressed by the desert boots. Really good quality. I would definitely purchase from Jadd again.

Absolutely gorgeous. Most comfortable footwear I have ever owned. I ordered these after discussing fit and materials with Jadd. I wanted something suitable to wear in the hot, quite rainy summers where I live, so I went with unlined Horween CXL leather. Because of the way its made CXL is both breathable and can deal with the rain. The cut Jadd uses in these is thick, supple and lustrous. I know CXL is fairly prone to creasing, which is a shame, but it offers a lot of other advantages. It's worth noting that my boots' leather is darker than what appears in the pictures on the website. You can google brown CXL to get a better idea of the shade. Jadd suggested Vibram Gumlite soles for my situation. I didn't realise these were available, but they are great. It's like walking on clouds. I have my eye on a suede pair now!

I stumbled across Jadd on the internet when I was looking to replace two pairs of desert boots that had worn out. These are special but obviously expensive but Man Maths said one pair replacing two counts as a saving, right? I was not disappointed. Beautifully crafted, soft leather and so comfortable out of the box. Even better once I have worn them for a while, I expect.

A triumph. The fit is perfect, the shoes are beautifully made and while this might sound an oxymoron, it is an elegant Desert boot.

My second pair of Jadd boots, a complete change of style from the first ones I bought, but just as good. Recommended