Customer Reviews
Cosplayers around the world trust Leather Closest (Gwabo) for handmade, made-to-measure boots, suits, vests, capes and gloves. These are real reviews from Verified Etsy Buyers and messages and posts customers shared with us on Instagram and Facebook.
★★★★★ Verified Etsy Buyer reviewsWorn at conventions worldwideA Greedo costume approved by the 501st Legion
Verified Etsy Buyer Reviews
★★★★★
“The boots are great. While being accurate for my Darth Vader suit, they also give me a decent boost in height. They’re exactly what I wanted! 5/5”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Darth Vader-inspired leather boots
★★★★★
“Phenomenal work! I provided dimensions and they executed quality. Thanks a million!”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Robin-inspired costume vest
★★★★★
“Darth Vader cape was exactly how they described it. High quality and has great weight to it.”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Darth Vader-inspired cape
★★★★★
“Great looking set of boots, arrived exactly when they said it would, seeker sent me a message updating the arrival window. I wear a 12 to a 12.5 depending on show brand and the 12 fits perfectly.”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Red suede costume boots
★★★★★
“Awesome and just as described. Even followed my extra instructions! Super pleased with these”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Custom leather cosplay boots
★★★★★
“Excellent seller. Quick to reply to your inquiries. Recommended to all.”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Brown buckle leather boots
★★★★★
“I love this guy’s work! I trust him and this is the way”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Mandalorian-inspired belt
★★★★★
“The boots are very high quality.”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Superman-inspired boots
★★★★★
“The item is perfect. He did a great job.”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Custom leather costume
★★★★★
“Great quality and they fit really well!”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Leather costume shoes
★★★★★
“Finally boots that fit correctly!”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Custom-fit cosplay boots
★★★★★
“Excellent quality for boots for the kit”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Red suede costume boots
★★★★★
“Très bonne qualité de fabrication!” (Very good build quality!)
Verified Etsy Buyer
Leather cosplay gloves
★★★★★
“Can’t wait for Halloween this year!”
Verified Etsy Buyer
Buckle leather boots
What Customers Say on Instagram & Facebook
“… I received my suit from you safely yesterday. It looks great and it fits perfectly! The craftsmanship and choice of material was excellent. Thank you very much! I am definitely going to want another one made.”
David
Custom suit · via Instagram message
“I ordered a Robocop Detroit police uniform. I am very happy with the result. It looks great. I needed it for a specific deadline to get signed at a convention and it was produced in time for the deadline. I would recommend it to any Robocop fans.”
David D.
Police uniform costume · via Facebook
“These boots look and feel amazing. They are high quality and exactly what I wanted. They feel high quality and I highly recommend this sellers goods.”
@lukebryant1946
Black leather boots · via Instagram
“These are gorgeous. Don’t skimp on boots for your next cosplay … Legit the nicest cosplay boots I’ve ever had, at a VERY reasonable price.”
@roguesgallerycosplay
Darth Vader-inspired leather shoes · via Instagram
“This is perfect. Exactly what I needed. The measurements are good. Next month I will place another order. With a different colour scheme.”
Customer
Custom jacket · via Instagram message
“How gorgeous are these?!?! New Merrin boots and they’re SO comfortable!”
@rebelmomcosplay
Merrin-inspired boots · via Instagram
“How gorgeous is this custom Mando belt?!?! Thank you @gwabobutt for the design and craftsmanship.”
@rebelmomcosplay
Custom Mandalorian-inspired belt · via Instagram
“Long live the Supreme Leader! Amazingly detailed cape from Gwabo’s that ties the whole cosplay together.”
@virtuous.victor
Custom cape · via Instagram
“New flak vest from @gwabobutt. 10/10. Amazing quality and fit”
@dewill_cosplay
Flak vest · via Instagram
“Flight suit top & flak vest — 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
@dewill_cosplay
Flight suit and flak vest · via Instagram
“When it comes to cosplay, don’t skimp on footwear! We’ve been super happy with boots from @gwabobutt — shoot them a DM!”
@roguesgallerycosplay
Red hero boots · via Instagram
“I love my @gwabobutt boots, if you need hero boots hit them up!”
@roguesgallerycosplay
Hero boots · via Instagram
“This suit is perfect!!” — costume and real leather boots by @gwabobutt
@roguesgallerycosplay
Reed Richards-inspired suit & boots · via Instagram
“Gorgeous new Doom robes from @gwabobutt!!”
@roguesgallerycosplay
Custom robes · via Instagram
“I just received my wicked pair of custom Vader boots from @gwabobutt 🔥”
@19props
Custom Vader-inspired boots · via Instagram
“Oh you guys this is going to be SWEET”
@nerdybrent
Mandalorian-inspired costume set · via Instagram
“Amazing boots”
Customer
Black leather boots · via Instagram message
Worn by Cosplayers
Customers who have shared their builds with our gear:
@tonydiaz: Greedo costume, 501st Legion approved@captseekerman: Mandalorian soft parts@adan_g86: soft parts@superbombaddad: suit & boots@jaketheniceguy: Superman ’78-inspired boots@dusty_designers: Din & Bo costumes@must_tom: soft parts set@parr330: leather bootsTrent Hegelheimer: Mandalorian soft parts
All reviews are shared by real customers. Quotes are copied word for word from Etsy, Instagram and Facebook, with light trimming marked “…”.