For men, sizing is true to UK standards for a formal shoe. If you have another pair of desert boots, go by that size. For women, our unisex sizing may differ slightly so please follow the guide below and choose based on the suggested foot length.
Our desert boots are a standard G width fitting.
To measure your feet, place a sheet of paper on the ground against a wall, stand on it with your heel against the same wall, and mark with a pencil around your longest toe (not always your big toe). Make sure the pencil is vertical and wear the same socks that you intend to wear with your boots. For best results ask someone else to do this while you stand still!
Choose the UK size based on the closest 'suggested foot length' in the chart below. Our recommendation allows for 1.5cm room in your boots but if you like your shoes to be tight, then add 1.2cm to your actual foot length and go by that 'shoe inside length'.
If you have any questions at all, please email us on info@billytannery.co.uk before you place an order.
The Desert Goat
Exceptional desert boots made in England from our soft yet durable Chestnut brown leather. Also available in Parkland suede.
UK shipping is free over £150 and always tracked. In stock orders placed on weekdays before 1pm will usually be dispatched the same day. International orders over £250 also include free shipping.
UK returns are free of charge via Collect+, so if you change your mind or are not happy with your order, you may return it within 30 days. International returns will incur a cost. Please note that our returns policy does not include made-to-order or customised products, which cannot be returned unless faulty.
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Product Features
The Desert Goat is a extremely rare beast. A superior desert boot made in England from goat leather produced in our own small-batch tannery. We’ve teamed up with master shoemaker Jadd Friedman to offer a limited edition batch of desert boots in unisex half sizes from UK 3-12. Please measure carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
- Premium goat leather desert boots
- Available in chestnut goat leather
- Natural rubber crepe soles
- Unisex sizing from UK 3-12 (size guide below)
- Vegetable-tanned goat leather
- Fully leather lined for durability and comfort
- Practical heel tab for taking on and off
- Soft goat leather that needs no wearing in
- Stitchdown construction
- Cushioned heel section for extra comfort
- Resoling service available
- Sourced, tanned and made in England
Maker's Notes
Both supple and strong, lightweight and durable, our British goat leather is absolutely perfect for making desert boots that wear like a slipper from day one. Designed to be versatile and hardwearing, The Desert Goat can also be resoled making it a guaranteed long term ally. Although a British cultural icon, sadly desert boots are very rarely made in the UK anymore. For this limited collaboration, each boot will be handmade by Jadd Friedman in his Suffolk workshop. Jadd is the UK’s leading expert on the “stitchdown” construction method by which the natural rubber crepe soles are attached securely to the leather upper.