Red Wing Boots and Shoes

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(Almost) Every Single Winner From the Inaugural Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome

Seven months. 457 pairs. Made by exactly 100 brands. 271 different leathers. Contestants from 29 countries around the world (shout-out Cyprus!). 17 pairs of han... Read More...

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Red Wing Beckman Flatbox Review: One Year in the Japanese-Market Rugged Beauty

It’s a natural feeling to want a pair of Red Wings—a feeling certainly helped by boots from the Minnesotan maker being the most common high-quality boot to see ... Read More...

The 10 Most-Read Stitchdown Stories of 2019

2019 was a busy year over here. An amazingly meaningful collaboration with Mark Albert Boots. The launch of benefits-laden membership Stitchdown Premium. 516 In... Read More...

The Big Ol’ Black Friday Shoe & Boot Sales Roundup: UPDATED

'Tis the season to "shop for the people you love", while actually shopping for shoes and boots for yourself. And also those people you love! I'm going to keep t... 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...

Red Wing Moc Toe Boot Model 8138 In Briar Oil Slick Leather

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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...

This Doctor X-Rayed His Red Wing Boots and I’m Very Glad He Did

Cool doctors are the best doctors. A doctor who loves quality shoes and boots? Pretty good start. A doctor who uses his downtime to take x-ray images of his Red... Read More...

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Which Socks Are The Best Socks? I’m Going to Tell You, Right Now.

I've always considered socks to be deeply important. When I was a kid, my favorite shopping trip with my mother was to the perfectly named Sock Exchange, which ... Read More...

The Made-in-the-USA Shoe and Bootmakers You Should be Supporting

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story When America's founding fathers wrote up t... Read More...

The 33 Red Wing Instagrams You Absolutely Must Follow

#redwingwednesday isn't just a hashtag—it's a lifestyle. And while Alden is always challenging for the throne of Most Thriving Instagram-Borne Shoe-munity (see ... Read More...