Stitchdown – Page 14 – Because everyone can wear better shoes

Fifth-Generation Tanner Ed Gallun on Milwaukee’s Leathermaking History, What Separates Great Leather from the Rest, and More

Ed Gallun was born into tanning—and even though the American tanning industry isn't what it once was for much of the life of the tannery his great-great-great grandfather started in 1858 in Milwaukee, he simply can't get away from it. That's a very g... Read More...

Viberg - Halkett Boot - Nature Waxy Commander

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: DR x Easymoc, Viberg Drop Two, OSB Mocs, and More!

Attention all: The Thunderdome is nigh! Only two days separate us from the beggining of the most grandest boot-and-shoe-wearing competition in the history of our species. If you're shopping last minute, you'll find Viberg's second Autumn/Winter drop,... Read More...

Russel Moccasin - Big Cambo - WeatherTuff

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Ostmo x Iron Boots Type I, A New Nicks Hunting Line, and More!

Thanks for making your way back to Stichdown.com: where the news breaks and your boots never do. This week we've got some brand new tannages and construction techniques, in addition to an Ostmo x Iron Boots drop and a whole new line from Nicks. You'l... Read More...

How Seidel 1964 Leather Ages

Nicks Boots has seen an incredible number of changes in the past few years. Under the leadership of the Mowe family, the company has grown significantly as Nicks has doubled (and then tripled) the number of different boots they offer, while also bran... Read More...

Rose Anvil—Weston Kay-Shoecast Interview

Rose Anvil’s FINAL Take on Alden Indys, Plus Behind The Scenes of the RA Operation

We're back with Weston Kay, the one and only Rose Anvil from the new streaming video platform "YouTube", to discuss the shame he feels for the criminal act of cutting a pair of 100+ year old WWI boots in half, how he outfitted his Rose Anvil Builds w... Read More...

Division Road x Viberg - The Resurection of Shelby Sharp - Pixels on LCD, 2023

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Alden Abounds, Division Road & Viberg are BACK, and More

This is a pretty big week in Bootland. The re-emergence of a very notable model back from the grave and the return of Division Road x Viberg drops. A fresh MTO from Christian Daniel, a brand we root for relentlessly. A whole load of new Aldens! Expec... Read More...

chris woodford—crown northampton—e woodford

Crown Northampton’s Chris Woodford on The Rise and Fall (& Hopeful Rise Again) of Northamptonshire Shoemaking

Chris Woodford is a bit of a madman. And he’s pretty much thrilled about that. The fifth-generation shoemaker founded Crown Northampton—maker of some of the world’s best-made sneakers—as a reaction to watching his father’s business unravel, along ... Read More...

How Horween Shell Cordovan Is Made, And How It Ages

With our second Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome in the rearview mirror and the third-annual shoe-and-boot contest on the horizon, we’re picking back up with our How Leathers Age series. This time around, we’re starting things off with a look at one of—... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of The Week: The Fall Parkhurst Lineup, Russell Moccasin Fishing Oxford Returns, and More

After our conspicuous absence last week, we're back in the game! Today roundup features a Dome-worthy double feature of White's at Division Road, a new Rolling Dub Trio Model at East West Apparel, calf Vibergs at Brooklyn Clothing, and a whole lot mo... Read More...

Dennis Kieback — Kustom Kraft Boots — German Bootmaker in Workshop

Kustom Kraft’s Dennis Kieback on Starting a Handmade Bootmaking Business, Funky German Leathers, and Getting in the “Flow State”

When Dennis Kieback made his first pair of Kustom Kraft boots, he’d barely even seen a pair of Red Wings before. But the bookmaking bug had bitten him hard—and the Kiel, Germany craftsman was infected. Now 25+ pairs into his bootmaking career, Den... Read More...