April 1st, 2024
New
Write Reviews, Resoles, Two-Tone Pairs
I'm thrilled to unveil the Reviews feature, which will help provide 360-degree views for boots or shoes in Patina Project. But there's more, including new specs and the ability to share background info about your pairs.
New Specs: Multi-Leather Pairs, Resoles, Relasts
First off, you'll have the opportunity to fine-tune the specs of your pair. I've added the ability to include multiple leathers, resoles, and even relasts, allowing you to comprehensively document the evolution of your boots.
The Specs section can now be quickly accessed when viewing any photo and has been visually revamped to include the new options.
Share Background Info
Enter the new Background tool, where you can share your journey of acquiring your pair. From the initial design considerations to finding the right size, the ordering process, and the cost and lead time, this section allows you provide the community a deeper understanding of how to obtain a pair of their own.
The Background section can be found when viewing any photo, or on the pair's album by selecting the Background tab.
Write a Review
Finally, the Review feature provides a platform for you to share your experience wearing your pair. How have you used and worn your pair? How has the leather evolved and held up with wear? Share your thoughts on the fit, the sole, and any other aspects you believe are helpful.
Reviews will start appearing on the feed like this:
And they can be found on your pair's album under the Reviews tab:
Up Next
Here's the updated roadmap, I've indicated changes to the previous roadmap with 🚗.
🚗 Supporter subscriptions—allows you to support Patina Project to help keep it alive & free for everyone! Supporters will be recognized with special badges in-app.
Roadmap is subject to change.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy the new Reviews tool in Patina Project! It was a challenging, but exciting feature to bring to the app. I've been enjoying reflecting on my current collection, and thinking about helpful things to share about them.
Please let me know in the Patina Project Discord if you have any feedback. It's my ongoing mission to keep evolving Patina Project to become the most helpful information source and companion for your footwear journey.
-Ted