The M43 Style 

The M43 (TYPE III) service boot stands out as the most popular in the U.S. Not only was it the most widely produced and distributed, but its exceptional comfort and design quality have set a standard in modern boot manufacturing. Historically, the U.S. enlisted numerous medical researchers to enhance shoe comfort, a practice that fundamentally shaped the approach to boot design. This tradition of medical research enhancing footwear comfort has been carried into the design of the "Escape II".

The design strictly adheres to the original specifications while tweaking each detail to better accommodate Asian feet. For Westerners this means a elegantly comfortable shape all around. BROTHER BRIDGE maintains the boots' intrinsic qualities but adds a touch of refinement. A distinctive feature is the removal of the toe cap, allowing the boots to naturally flatten at the tips over time, fostering a vintage appearance. 

Vintage Black Leather

This high-quality calfskin leather is made from some of the finest rawhide in the world, produced in the Netherlands, and tanned using an original recipe at a long-established tannery in Himeji. It took over three years of development to produce this product.
The calfskin leather is made from high-quality raw hides and is tanned with tannins and finished with only oil and dyes, allowing you to enjoy beautiful changes over time. The dense texture of the tannin tanning is a sign of high skill.

Normally, chrome tanned and pigment-finished leather provides a uniform finish and stable surface, but it's somewhat inferior in terms of aging. On the other hand, tannin-tanned leather has the characteristic of developing a sheen and retaining wrinkles over time due to the reaction of its components.

Tannin tanning, by its nature, tends to make the leather slightly harder, but here at the tannery's (leather factory's) years of experience and the unique use of water have produced a more flexible tannin-tanned leather. It's a rare and wild type of leather often used for women's shoes.

Additionally, to make the leather age more noticeably with use, the surface is finished only with dyes, which allows cream to penetrate well. With care, the leather darkens and develops a beautiful patina.

Although it is a more labor-intensive tanning method, Brother Bridge decided to produce calf leather with the desire for customers to enjoy the natural changes that this leather undergoes.

Details

• D Width 
• Vintage Black (Vegetable tanned in Himeji, Japan)
• Dutch Calf
• Vintage Toe (Soft box)
• Flexible Goodyear welt construction with enhanced comfort
• Replaceable soles and heels
• Made In Japan

Sizing

This model is a stylish advancement from the original Escape, sharing the same last as the HENRY. For those who own the HENRY, we recommend taking the same size or sizing up by half for comfort. Or a full size to allow additional cushion.