Footwear

Every boot in the Rodd & Gunn range is crafted from a genuine leather upper. The collection spans Chelsea boots, chukkas, and more. The upper material is always the real thing. No synthetics, no substitutes.

A well-made leather boot isn't a seasonal purchase. It's a long-term one. Rodd & Gunn backs every pair with a 2-year guarantee, but a boot that's cleaned, conditioned, and stored correctly should comfortably outlast that. Leather is one of the few materials that genuinely improves with ownership. Treat it well, and it will.

The most telling details are rarely the most visible. Every boot in the Rodd & Gunn range is double stitched throughout for structural integrity. On styles with zips, hardware is specified from YKK, the Japanese manufacturer widely regarded as the global benchmark for zip quality.

The Farmlands, Granity, and O'Neill Chelsea boots are built around genuine New Zealand cowhide sourced from Tasman Tannery in Whanganui, selected for its quality, suppleness, and the way it develops character with age. Each features a full leather lining, leather-covered footbed, and a burnished leather sole, Blake stitched to the upper. Cared for correctly, these are boots built to last many years.

Most boots use fabric or synthetic linings. On Rodd & Gunn's premium boots, the lining is leather. The difference becomes apparent with wear. Leather breathes better, manages moisture more effectively, and shapes itself to the foot over time. It's the kind of detail that makes a boot fit better the more it's worn.