British Inspired... American Made: WPG Edwardian Ammo Boots.

Work boots seem to be very popular at the moment.

However, they vary considerably from the cheap rubber soled horrors pedalled by the likes of H&M to undiscerning hipsters, to the beautiful heritage range crafted by Red Wing - fantastic boots that will set you back a minimum of £200/ DKK 1800. 

I'd been after a suitable pair of boots for a while, however a bit of Google research led me to What Price Glory - an American concern that specialise in reproduction military clothing. These Ammo Boots are a true utility option. They were worn from roughly 1900 to 1960; a black version is still worn by troops on public duties today.

Very sturdily made from pebble grained brown leather, with heal & toe irons with thick leather laces, these boots seem indestructible.

I've worn them now for a month and they are softening up nicely. After a couple of polishes the boots have developed a pleasing reddish tan hue. The sizing comes up a bit large, I'm normally an 8 1/2 but an 8 (American size 9) fits me perfectly. These will easily see me through the rigours of several Danish winters to come.

You do have the option of ordering hobnails too, though you'll need to tack those in yourself. If you don't want to sound like you're marching on Berlin the toe and heel irons are easily removed, though I find them very useful in getting situationally unaware Danes and tourists out of the way when battling through Copenhagen crowds. Keeping them on will of course also mean less visits to the cobbler for re soling/healing.

You can order these boots for $95 online here.