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...

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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...

Introducing: the Stitchdown x Mark Albert Boots “Roadmaster” Derby Shoe

I've been a big believer in Mark Albert Boots, and its founder Mark Barbera, since I first covered the Somerset, PA bootmaker earlier this year. Starting a shoe... Read More...

Grant Stone’s Founder on Quality, China, and the Whole Alden Thing: The Stitchdown Conversation

Grant Stone founder Wyatt Gilmore makes great shoes in China, and he's damn proud of it. Named after a legendary Alden salesman whose Manhattan accounts Wyat... Read More...

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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...