The Patina Thunderdome is OPEN FOR BUSINESS.⁣ ⁣ For the next six months, many many hundreds if not 1000+ people will lace up a pair of boots or shoes (except for the people wearing like Chelseas)—like @aj2603_’s @onderhoud.handmade packers here in @shinki_hikaku_co natural horsebutt—wear them aggressively but lovingly, and give the world a deeper understanding of just how beautifully leather and footwear can age.⁣ ⁣ Also there are prizes. Like an astonishing amount of them. Very good ones. (Cough trip to Japan). Thank you to every single one of our incredible sponsors!⁣ ⁣ It’s also infinitely more fun than you could ever imagine.⁣ ⁣ Want to get involved? Good! It’s not too late—hit the LINK IN BIO for rules and prizes.⁣ ⁣ And competing or not, be sure to follow @stitchdownpatinathunderdome to see nonstop updates on all the entry pairs’ progressions over the next six months.⁣ ⁣ Let’s Dome!!