![]() ![]() Structured on left vs unstructured on the right. In addition, shoes with “captoes” have an additional layer of material which also may minimize the shoe creasing. ![]() However, all toe boxes will compress over time with wear, and the major difference is just how the boots look from the side initially. I myself prefer unstructured toe boxes because I tend to wear my denim with a slimmer opening. The recent trend towards slimmer fits in denim and boots has been quite prominent in the recent years. Alden Indy 403 (structured) vs Viberg Color 8 CXL (unstructured) The fine line between between partially structured and fully structured is the rigidity of the toe box material. The material is placed between the inner lining and the outside material to help maintain its structure. Other common materials used for toe puffs include leather and canvas. Imagine a ping pong ball that you squeeze, but then returns to its original shape. Structured toe boxes typically have a Celastic material, a plastic fabric that is suitable for toe puff material because it is easily shaped during construction, but inflexible once set. Alden footwear is typically structured with the exception of their unlined pairs like this Alden 1493 Snuff Suede Chukka. Wolverine 1K Mile Addison (Structured) vs Viberg Color 8 CXL (Unstructured)ģ footwear with unstructured toe boxes. It’s probably best to compare within a brand because of the varying lasts (mold/shape) between different brands. ![]() Shoes typically fall within one of three categories: an unstructured toe box, a partially structured toe box, and a fully structured toe box. Viberg Natural CXL (structured) vs Viberg Color 8 CXL (unstructured). In this post, I will try to explain the difference in construction of a structured toe box versus an unstructured toe box accompanied with some pics! The brands included in the following pics are: Meermin, Viberg, Alden, Wolverine, Red Wings, Crockett & Jones, and Common Projects. The differences in toe boxes are minimal with the Vibergs (middle 4) as the 2030 Last is very sleek. The left three boots have a structured toe box. ![]()
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