Taft’s Kory Stevens on How His Bold Footwear Titan Came to Be: The Stitchdown Conversation

Taft is a brand that lives in a unique space—and if you've ever seen their shoes or boots, you probably already know that. The four-year-old Utah-based brand... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Grant Stone and Meermin Shell, Tricker’s, and More

Another week=plenty more great new or recently restocked shoes and boots for you to consider—plus, as always, an oldie but goodie. And don't forget to check out... Read More...

The Full Story Behind 3sixteen Founder Andrew Chen’s Legendary Viberg Service Boots

In 2011, Andrew Chen, co-founder of seminal denim brand 3sixteen, met Brett Viberg at Bread & Butter, the Berlin trade show to end all trade shows (at that ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Alden, White’s, Unmarked, and More

New thing: because knowing about every boot and shoe in the world is my job, not yours, every week I'm going to be putting together a roundup of new releases I'... Read More...

Resole Report: Alden Indy Boots Get Fresh JR Leather Soles—and Metal Toe Taps—From Pekin Shoe Repair

403C Indy Boots were my first Aldens. I immediately feel so deeply in love that I literally walked out of Alden Madison wearing them. The Alden commando sole, w... Read More...

The 19 Best Men’s Boots Under $300

Somewhere between $200 and $300 lies a sweet spot for boots. It's a range that provides ample options for good-looking, well-made, comfortable boots that just a... Read More...

Ron Rider On: Serving Customers and Punching Managers

And we're back with more of the barnburner "Ron Rider On" series! This time, the owner of Rider Boot Company (be sure to check out the rollicking Ron Rider O... Read More...

A Deep Look at Heinrich Dinkelacker, Germany’s Premier Shoemaker, and its Signature Buda Brogue

When faced with a decision of which pair of shoes to choose from Heinrich Dinkelacker—the 140-years-young German brand which creates some of the more unboundedl... Read More...

A Quick Tour of the CHUP Socks Factory

On a good day, each machine in the CHUP socks factory in Nagano, Japan makes 30 pair of socks. On a less-good day—and there are less-good days, as the machines ... Read More...

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Red Wing 8138 Moc Toe Review: an Absolutely Classic Boot in an Underrated Leather

If you conducted a widespread poll to determine the top five most iconic boots in all of bootdom, it's very probable that Red Wing would lock down two spots—one... Read More...