Clothing for life is an ethos that after 20+ years, we are still trying to grow into. Ever since we fell in love with the way raw denim breaks in, ages and journeys with its wearer over the years, we’ve sought to apply that sample principle to every garment, shoe and accessory that we design. What we make needs to stand the test of time from both a construction and design relevance perspective. It’s been 10 months since our last restock of the Square Toe Side Zip Boot and many of you have been waiting patiently for its return. Photographed here is a worn-in boot from the initial launch in 2024 next to a brand new one. They were worn by our technical designer Romeo 3-4 times a week for the past 2.5 years and have still not needed a resole (maybe next year). With its cork insert and goodyear welt construction, these boots are comfortable, easy to break in and fully recraftable. These are boots that are built to be worn, and worn often. Square Toe Side Zips in Black Calf and Mushroom Suede are now available on 3sixteen.com and in our LA flagship.