How the Australian Outback made R.M.Williams great .

The Stuart Range of mountains in South Australia has what we in the style business might call a “worn-in” effect. That is, it’s been subject to such intense chemical weathering over the course of its existence that it’s evolved into an almost surreally beautiful landscape, boasting a range of golden brown and white tones across the arid, otherworldly expanse of Australian Outback that it occupies.

It’s sights like these that provoked Mr Reginald Murray Williams to design his classic Craftsman boot in 1932. Built to withstand the vicissitudes of the Australian outback where Mr Williams spent many years as a boy, it has also withstood the test of time, remaining largely unchanged in its modern incarnation more than 80 years after it was first designed. Today, as in the 1930s, the boot is cut from a single piece of leather giving it both durability and a sleek, simple aesthetic. What’s more, every pair is still made by artisans, going through 80 hand-held processes before they are shipped across the globe.

In fact, the only thing that has changed is the colour – thanks to the latest innovations from the R.M.Williams workshop. The modern Comfort Craftsman boot has a distressed beak leather upper and comes with a cushioned inner and Goodyear welted outsole for easy repairing. Whether you pick up a pair for simply slinging on at the weekend or for embarking upon your own mountain adventure, be assured, therefore, that you’ll be bringing a piece of the Outback with you.