Most shoes at at least originally emerged from function: think of English country walking shoes, whose brogue detailing facilitated water drainage while sloshin... Read More...
Tricker's is among of the world's most trustworthy quality shoemakers. The plain toe derby is one of the most classic and versatile shoe styles that's ever exis... Read More...
Mark Albert Barbera was born into bootmaking—he just didn't realize it.
When the college-aged Barbera wanted a pair of Chelsea boots, he was dissatisfied wit... Read More...
John Lofgren makes some of the finest and most timeless boots known to this fair world in his workshop in Sendai, a Japanese city about three hours from Tokyo b... Read More...
Old boots are beautiful. Every scuff, nick and scar tells the story of a life well lived. The way the leather creases as it forms itself around each owners' fee... Read More...
Leffot is one of the finest shoe stores in the world—and about an obvious a choice as possible for our Best Men's Shoe Stores in NYC mega-story. Their pre-owned... Read More...
My Danner Light boots are one of my most indispensable pairs of footwear. Rugged hiking boots capable of tackling anything, I sometimes actually use them for su... Read More...
Maine used to be home to dozens upon dozens of shoemakers. Today that number has sadly dwindled, but a dedicated few outfits are keeping the Maine-flame alive. ... Read More...
We've been covering Seattle shop Division Road quite a bit on Stitchdown recently—mainly because they're on a tear. And their latest release with Tricker's and ... Read More...
I love it when a boot company makes a shoe, and really nails it. They certainly don't every time! But when they do, the end product is just totally different th... Read More...
