Meet the Viking Boot in Ebony, a stylish new addition to our Viking family. This heavy duty boot features a Goodyear Vibram combat sole and embossed Italian full-grain leather. After receiving countless requests for a cold-weather friendly boot, this is a durable and stylish. One of our Founder's all-time favorite.
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| 6 | 6 - 6.5 | 6.5 - 7 | 6 - 6.5 | 23.5 - 23.75 | 91/2 - 91/3 |
| 7 | 7 - 7.5 | 7.5 - 8 | 7 - 7.5 | 24.5 - 25 | 95/8 - 97/8 |
| 8 | 8 - 8.5 | 8.5 - 9 | 8 - 8.5 | 25.5 - 26 | 10 - 101/4 |
| 9 | 9 - 9.5 | 9.5 - 10 | 9 - 9.5 | 26.5 - 27 | 103/8 - 105/8 |
| 10 | 10 - 10.5 | 10.5 - 11 | 10 - 10.5 | 27 - 28.5 | 105/8 - 107/8 |
| 11 | 11 - 11.5 | 11.5 - 12 | 11 - 11.5 | 28 - 28.5 | 11 - 111/4 |
| 12 | 12 - 12.5 | 12.5 - 13 | 12 - 12.5 | 29 - 29.5 | 113/8 - 115/8 |
| 13 | 13 - 13.5 | 13.5 - 14 | 13 - 13.5 | 29.5 - 30 | 115/8 - 117/8 |
| 14 | 14 - 14.5 | 14.5 - 15 | 14 - 14.5 | 30.5 - 31 | 12 - 121/4 |
Beautiful Shoes. Beautiful Prices.
Handmade in Europe by experienced artisans, every pair is made with precision, patience and decades of experience. We are advocates of ethical fashion.
In a world of poorly made shoes, TAFT products are built to last. Every pair is hand-cut and Blake-stitched using vegetable-tanned leathers from top European tanneries and mills. Your shoes will look beautiful right out of the box, and for years to come.
By selling exclusively online, we save our customers an average of $200 a pair. You can compare the quality of our shoes to $500 shoes you’d find sitting on the shelves at big box stores. From the beginning, we’ve wanted nothing more than to offer high quality at a lower price.
What is my Taft shoe size?
Our shoes are made true to size. If you typically wear a size 9, you can order a size 9 in Taft shoes.
We only offer whole sizes...if you typically wear a half-size, we strongly recommend that you size down. For example, if you wear a size 10.5, we recommend that you size down to a 10.
If you have any specific questions, you can email us at support@taftclothing.com. We are happy to help!
The shoe I want is sold out... what should I do?
We are working hard to manage our inventory and make sure we can have your size available. We will try and bring back older styles as often as possible. Be sure to sign up for the Back-in-Stock notifications on the product page to be the first to know when a shoe is back in stock.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Once your order is placed, we will ship within 24 (unless it is a pre-order). Once shipped, the order will arrive in 4-7 days, depending on your location.
If you are pre-ordering, the expected shipping date will be in the product description.
Free Returns are offered within the contiguous United States on all shoe purchases, unless otherwise noted on certain products (namely sale items and seconds). Return requests must be made within 14 days of the date you receive your shoes. Requests after this point will be denied.
Returns on Sale items are subject to a $10 restocking fee.
Returns on pre-orders (custom production) are accepted, but will be returned for store credit only. No refunds will be offered.
Shipping for Exchanges or Returns is free of charge within the contiguous United States for one return or exchange per order. If a second exchange or return is requested, the cost of the second shipping will be covered by the customer.
For more details, see the full returns page here.
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United StatesTight
Loved them. Gorgeous boots. Just too tight. Ordering a size up next sale.
United StatesTaft Viking Boot (Black)
I love the boots!! Very classy!! They fit a little snug but I can deal with it. It's not like I'll be in them all day when I do wear them. Also I'd prefer a little snug overcast little loose. Haven't dealt with customer service but I have a feeling you guys are very professional. Compliments you ask? Time does not permit me to get into how many questions and compliments I get about the boots. A lot if people think they're alligator skin boots. Favorite thing is their rugged build but still stylish and elegant!! Will definitely be buying a few more shoes from you guys!!
United StatesThe Viking Boot in Ebony
I love these boots. They are jet black with incredible beveled designs just like the picture. The fit is very comfortable; I wear a 10.5 in sneaker, and as recommended ordered a 10 for these boots. I’ve managed to start a collection of this particular style boot (crafted by Taft) and receive compliments each time I wear them! My favorite things about them is the durability, they feel amazing!
United StatesRugged Boot
Quality craftsmanship and would highly recommend. Exchanged for a larger size and it delivered quickly.
United StatesAlmost
First off I am on my third pair of these boots. I've had to send two pairs back because of defects in the stitching. I am just going to live with the third pair, which is still not up to the standards I am used to from Taft. Usually, the shoes and boots I receive from Taft are flawless. That's why I like the brand. There must some kind of problem with the production of these Vikings as they seem to be unable to meet their usual quality expectations. Customer service has been great and there are no complaints there. I am sure If I decided to send this pair back they would accept them. However given the previous defects, which included a missing stitch and a sever indent on the stitching, this pair just has some some odd marking on a couple of stitches and I will just deal with it. Keep in mind that if these were 80 dollar boots, these are defects I would not even mention. However, given the price point and my previous experience with Taft, they are imperfections that I find disappointing. On the bright side, they are innovative and great looking boots that I am sure will improve as they refine the production process.
