The Y’2 Work Boots are a low profile small footprint take on a heavy duty boot. They are fairly sleek, tough, have a nice shape and are simply a good all round work style boot for every day wear. They will look great after some break in.
The last is shapely, normal to slim in the heel and waist, good ball width with a nicely shaped rounded toe that is neither bulbous or almond. It is immediately comfortable out of the box and they feel good to walk in due to the low curved heel. They feel good on.
The leather is a thicker heavy duty Bull Hide. It is pliable, has some natural scarring here and there (but not in the obvious places), full of character, easy to look after and due to the skins texture, will age very very well. They are also leather lined for extra lux and comfort.
Construction & finish: They are 270 degree (small) storm Goodyear welted, have stacked leather heels, Vibram 270 half soles and heels and are all stitching and hardware is heavy duty to match the overall aesthetic and purpose. The finish is very good, not flawless but the pattern is well aligned, the stitchwork is very neat and uniform on the uppers and look and feel like a high end work boot.
Made in Japan by people who really know what they are doing.