France, Germany and other leading EU nations would never allow Britain a pick and mix approach to the bloc's rules. Norway and Switzerland have to abide by many EU rules without any influence over how they are formed.
The toe of the Concord is a little more round than the Franklin's, bringing the style closer to the shoes found at Ft. Ligonier. We took the pattern for the Franklin uppers and formed them over a last taken from an 1860's military shoe. The Concord is available in rough or smooth finish.
I have worn all kinds of boots but georgia boots have been a tough one to beat! I don't care for the their lace up leathers but I do have a pair of there wellington style mud dawgs. The aren't the coolest things in the summer time but they're warm in the winter, super comfortable and good at keeping the moisture out.