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The Bed Stu Protege is a brown leather combat boot featuring a rear zipper, lace-up front, wooden sole, and Goodyear welt construction for durability. It offers robust traction plate benefits and is viewed from the back-left angle against a white background.
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The white background showcases the Bed Stu Protege brown leather lace-up combat boots with a rear zipper, rugged sole, robust traction, and Goodyear welt construction for durability.
A person walks on a concrete surface near a metal wall wearing the Protege combat boots by Bed Stu, featuring a back zipper in brown, along with black pants.
A person dressed in dark clothing and a hat leans against a white wall, looking downward, their Bed Stu Protege combat boots with Goodyear welt construction adding an edgy touch.
The Bed Stu Protege is a single brown leather lace-up boot featuring a rugged design and robust traction, shown from the side view.
The Protege combat boots by Bed Stu feature brown leather with lace-up design, strong traction, and side zippers, displayed from side and bottom views.
The Bed Stu Protege is a brown leather combat boot featuring a rear zipper, lace-up front, wooden sole, and Goodyear welt construction for durability. It offers robust traction plate benefits and is viewed from the back-left angle against a white background.
The image displays the Protege shoe by Bed Stu, featuring a black bottom sole with a robust traction plate, textured tread, and visible stitch details reminiscent of combat boots.
Bed Stu Protege men's distressed black leather boot.
A man wearing a pair of jeans and a pair of distressed black Bed Stu Protege shoes.
A man walking down spiral stairs while wearing green jacket, blue jeans, and black Protege boots.
Bed Stu Protege distressed black boots with a leather sole.
A pair of Bed Stu Protege boots on a white background.
Bed Stu Protege distressed black boots with a leather sole.
A men's Brown Leather Boot with laces called Protege from the brand Bed Stu.
A man wearing a pair of Bed Stu Protege boots.
A man leaning on a red truck while wearing jean jacket, grey pants and Bed Stu Protege boots.
A men's brown leather Protege boot with laces by Bed Stu.
A pair of Bed Stu brown leather boots on a white background.
A men's brown leather Protege boot with leather sole.
A men's brown leather Protege boot with laces.
Person wearing rugged brown Protege boots from Bed Stu with Goodyear welt construction and blue jeans standing on a rocky surface.
A man in a green jacket and blue jeans sits on a rock outdoors, his Bed Stu Protege boots enhancing the rugged aesthetics of the scene, with rugged stone and sparse vegetation in the background.
A men's brown leather Protege boot with laces from the Bed Stu brand.
A pair of Protege brown leather boots on a white background. (Brand: Bed Stu)
A men's Protege boot by Bed Stu on a white background.
A Bed Stu Protege brown shoe with a rubber sole on a white background.
Bed Stu Protege distressed black boots with a leather sole.
A person wearing a pair of Bed Stu Protege grey leather boots.
A man wearing ripped jeans, black leather jacket, and black Protege boots..
Men's black leather combat boots with laces, the Protege by Bed Stu.
A pair of Bed Stu Protege black leather boots on a white background.
A pair of Bed Stu black shoes with a rubber sole.
A Protege men's tan boot with a leather sole from Bed Stu.
A man wearing a pair of Bed Stu Protege tan lace up boots.
A man in a cowboy hat leaning against a wall, wearing tan Protege boots.
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A Protege men's tan boot with a leather sole from Bed Stu.
A men's Protege brown leather boot with a lace up closure, made by Bed Stu.
A pair of Protege brown boots by Bed Stu.
A men's brown leather boot with laces, the Protege by Bed Stu.
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Protege

$350.00 USD
Color   Taupe Rustic TML Black Lux Tan Rustic White BFS Teak Rustic Graphito DD
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Protege

  • Chrome free, vegetable tanned leather
  • Handmade by Real People
  • Rear YKK® zipper for easy on and off
  • Leather lining with breathable insole
  • Cobbler Series men's boots, Goodyear welted outsole, made to be re soled
  • 7 inch shaft height, 1.25 inch heel
  • Made in Leon, Mexico

Protege, one of our top-selling combat boots. Meticulously crafted, it marries rugged aesthetics with refined sophistication. With its Goodyear welt construction outsole, robust traction plate, and thoughtfully designed back zipper for seamless on and off, these boots are built to last.

Fit Guide: True To Size

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One-Of-A-Kind Finishes

Just as no two fingerprints are alike, each BED|STÜ product is distinct.

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No Harmful Chemicals

Chrome and formaldehyde-free, vegetable-tanned leather

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Responsibly Sourced

All of our products are made using sustainably sourced, all-natural materials

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Handmade

Each piece showcases true BED|STÜ craftsmanship and proudly reflects the diversity of its creators and wearers.

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Repairable

Keep your favorite items in top condition by restoring them. Have them repaired by the original craftsman.

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Carbon Neutral

We've teamed up with UPS in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, reducing our carbon footprint.

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Pookie

Nice boots! Fit is correct for the size. Stiff sole, so they are a little clunky when walking but not uncomfortable. "Unique" distress to the leather does not exactly match example photos but looks good. Would give 5 stars but left boot zipper has less friction than right boot and can unzip itself when walking if the boot is laced tightly. Somewhat annoying that this unzips but loosening the upper laces a little seems to have fixed this.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Protege boots. We're glad to hear that they fit well and that the distressed leather looks good. We apologize for the issue with the left boot zipper. We're happy to hear that adjusting the laces has helped; however, the zipper should not be falling down. I am going to reach out to you via email to provide additional assistance. Thanks again for your feedback!

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never again
horrible boots - AVOID THIS BRAND

parts of the rubber sole broke off in the first day, only on carpet inside. 1 year in all stitching has come off, cracks in the leather (despite proper conditioning, and a massive tear in the leather where the tongue joins. AVOID THIS BRAND

We are truly heartbroken to read about your experience with this pair. We put so much care into each product, and it is very difficult to hear that you experienced these issues, especially so quickly after purchase. This is absolutely not the experience we want for our customers.
Looking at our records, we do not see that you reached out to us directly for help. Please know that if you ever encounter concerns like this, our team is here and ready to assist. We have policies in place to support our customers in the rare occurrence that issues arise, and we want to make sure you are taken care of.
We will be reaching out to you via email to provide additional assistance and explore what can be done. In the future, please do not hesitate to contact us right away if you run into any problems. Your satisfaction and trust mean a great deal to us, and we want every customer to feel confident in the quality of their purchase.

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B.K. Ross
Re-New Kicks!

Got my first pair in 2014. Wore them into their “afterlife”, sadly. Fortunately, they have a Protégé.
More of the originality in revised design elements and stature. (Taller shaft). Had a small issue with the zippers on the new, but Bed Stu is immediately on top of speedy response and replacement pair. Really well-made shoe. Plus, the compliments don’t stop. The Black Lux is character in continual evolution. You deserve some!

Thanks for leaving such a thoughtful review for our updated Protege shoes! We're so glad to hear that you've been a fan since 2014 and that the revised design elements and taller shaft have caught your eye. We apologize for the small issue with the zippers on your new pair, but we're happy to hear that our team was able to quickly respond and provide a replacement. We take pride in our well-made shoes and love hearing that they have been receiving compliments. Thanks for choosing Bed Stu, you deserve the best!

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Erick Rivera
Comfortable and long lasting

Comfortable and long lasting

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Grant H.
Love these boots…

I have been a loyal Bedstu customer for years but had never gotten a pair of their boots, I’m so glad I finally did. I love these boots! They are extremely comfortable and well made, just like all of my other Bedstu shoes. Thank you!

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review for Protege! We're so happy to hear that you love them and we so appreciate your loyalty to our brand over the years. We pride ourselves on creating comfortable, quality footwear, so it's wonderful to know that these boots lived up to your expectations. Thank you again for choosing to support our family business, and we hope you continue to enjoy your boots for many years to come!

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