Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome(Year 5)

northsouthdenimguy

February pics submitted.

Not a whole lot of change from last month unless you look closely. There are plenty of scratches and scuffs, but overall the boots almost look less worn than last month because they were so soaked from all the rain in December. I was actually getting a little concerned since the leather midsoles were starting become mushy at the edges.

I have also had a bit of heel separation a handful of times, which I have fixed each time with “superglue”.

Regardless very happy with this boot.

northsouthdenimguy

One month left

Adjusted my location a little bit, got a little closer to the edge of the porch for more natural light. Nothing crazy in the last month, but the leather is definitely darkening up on the vamps but is staying almost the original color on the pulls and back stay.

northsouthdenimguy

All done

northsouthdenimguy

Picked up second place in the Work Dome, couldn’t be happier. First place was definitely a more work oriented, traditional style boot, which makes sense. Still proud of how mine came out.

Link has all winners from open dome and the work dome

https://www.stitchdown.com/patina-thunderdome/2025-26-thunderdome-winners/