Rose Anvil X Naked & Famous X Russell Blood Hunter
Rose Anvil X Naked & Famous X Russell Blood Hunter
Bench Made in Berlin, Wisconsin
Size Guide
Size Guide
We generally recommend customers order a half size down in length, but the same width, as measured by a professional on a Brannock device. So, for example, if you are measured as a Brannock 10D, we recommend a 9.5D in Russells. If you measure as a size outside of our available range, or have specific orthopedic needs, we cannot guarantee an appropriate fit. Please reach out prior to the release date if you have any questions regarding sizing.
MODEL HISTORY
The Blood Hunter is a special variant of our famous PH Boot (short for Professional Hunter). Customers such as Edward VIII and Robert Ruark were some of the first to hunt in Russells on the continent of Africa starting in the 1920s - 1950s. Their light weight, comfort, and extreme durability made them perfect for trekking for weeks on end. Recognizing this growing demand, we modified our famous Bird Shooter Model in the 1960's with canvas quarters to be more breathable in the African heat. This new model was dubbed the "Safari" and was favored by British writer Bruce Chatwin on his international expeditions. In the 1990's we added a Molded Sole (See construction details below) to help protect against thorns and rocks, creating the PH boot.
COLLAB DETAILS
The Blood Hunter collaboration features this distilled construction backed by 128 years of heritage in the field. It utilizes the unique Blood Core leather developed by Rose Anvil and Seidel Tannery in Milwaukee (Just an hour and a half from our shop). The quarters, usually made of twill, have been replaced with the Blood Brother Denim developed by Naked & Famous Denim, which has the same blood red core dye as the leather. Together, this model brings together unique materials and history to create a product that is as overbuilt as it is stunning. We hope you enjoy wearing them as much as we have enjoyed making them.
Naked & Famous Denim Blood Brother Jeans
Our friends at Naked & Famous in Canada developed the amazing blood core denim for the Blood Hunter boot, and they have jeans available to match. Use this link to shop the Blood Brother denim collection on the Naked & Famous site.
SINGLE VAMP + MOLDED SOLE CONSTRUCTION
1) Outer Vamp
This is the primary moccasin layer that forms the core of all our footwear. Hand lasted from the bottom-up, it wraps all the way underneath the foot for the ultimate flexibility and comfort.
3) Molded Sole
In the early days the Molded Sole was the actual sole of the boot. Today it is used primarily like a heel counter for the whole foot, making the boot incredibly stable in mountainous terrain. It is also a true-moccasin layer.
2) Overlap Seam
Patented in 1910 at Russell, the Overlap seam protects the joint between the vamp and plug. Hand sewn for nearly two hours per pair, it is highly water-resistant and differentiates Russells from Maine Moccasins.
A Rundown on the Blood Hunter
Our partners over at Rose Anvil have released this great video unboxing this project.
