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...

8.9

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...

8.9

Tricker’s x Division Road Bourton Review: Five Months Deep into Some Wonderful Kudu

About nine months ago, I decided I finally needed to get myself a pair of Tricker's. The English shoemaker's work had been calling to me, incessantly, for some ... Read More...

7.7

Beckett Simonon Durant Oxford Review: A Sharp-Looking Shoe at an Excellent Price

Beckett Simonon is a brand I was interested in long before I started Stitchdown. Its shoe designs are largely quite handsome, their price (while it's climbed ov... Read More...

8.3

White’s Boots Bounty Hunter Review—A Handsomely Rugged Monster of a Boot

As a kid in the 80s, I was hopelessly engrossed in the original Star Wars trilogy. It all began when my Dad showed me Return Of The Jedi for the first time. The... Read More...

9

Tricker’s Stow: A Two-Year Review of a Very Excellent Country Brogue Boot

When one thinks of “rugged footwear”, it's not uncommon to default to the style of work boots that adorned the feet of the hard-working men that braved the fron... Read More...

8.8

Red Wing Iron Ranger: A Four-Year Review of a Timeless Boot

They say it's dangerous to meet your heroes. Before I bought my first pair, Red Wing Iron Ranger boots met that classification. I saw them on the streets. I sta... Read More...

8.9

Thorogood Moc Toe Boot: A Five-Year Review of Possibly the Best Value in Boots

One of my all-time most-loved—and absolutely my most-used—pairs of footwear is the deeply classic Thorogood Moc Toe boot. I've done everything imaginable in the... Read More...

9.3

Alden Indy 403C Review: A Three-Year Look at a Near-Perfect Boot

Let's say you decide that you need boots—a great pair of boots. There's so much to learn before you make a call on which to buy: leathers, construction methods,... Read More...