growl3rI'll let others comment re: quality of the product, but FWIW this lead time is very reasonable compared to other high-end footwear companies that do made-to-order products. Companies like Alfred Sargent, Gaziano & Girling, Carmina, Alden and others have lead times that are 3-12 months for some of their products. Chevalier has 2 people that make all of their products so I think the lead time is reasonable.
growl3rHopefully others will chime in, but our very own @kunalkumar got a pair of the #8 CXL boots in the last drop. He's had them for about a week and has worn them every day since. They look great and have become a total chick magnet in the office.
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