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Next Big Makers? Impending Quality Footwear Bubble?? Is the Thunderdome Too Commercial??? And More!

Ben and Ticho are back to tear open the Shoebag once more to answer probing listener questions such as: how should handsewns fit when they're NEW? What's the best approach to trying out new makers on the scene—and who should you keep eyes open for sh... Read More...
Rose Anvil x Nicks ND3 Boot

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Garnet Shell Longwings, Apocalypse Nicks, Tricker’s Summer Sale, and More

This week we’ve got in-stock shell from Grant Stone, the third generation indestructible boot from Nicks and one mister Weston Kay, some deep discounts at Tricker’s, and more in the latest Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the week. Roll the intro music. The ... Read More...
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Springline’s Michael James Breaks Down The Mystical Art of Lastmaking

Michael James is known as “Northampton’s Last Man”—and after nearly 40 years in the game, the director of Springline lastmakers most certainly lives up to the cheeky moniker. In a rangy chat with Michael, we cover how Springline creates some of th... Read More...
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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Easymoc at Division Road, a Rolling Dub Trio, Nicks Thunderdome Boots, and More

This week we've got the first-ever Easymoc collaboration at Division Road, an honest to god Rolling Dub Trio (count 'em!) at Standard & Strange, and oh so much more. You can dive into the Shoes 'n' Boots of the week archive here. Di... Read More...
Graham Ebner—Bespoke Cowboy Boot Maker—Really Nice, Really Expensive

Graham Ebner is the Next Big Thing in Bespoke Cowboy Boots

When Graham Ebner says he makes “really nice, really expensive” cowboy boots, it’s somehow barely a brag. In just five short years the Houston native (“to be clear, I grew up FIRMLY in the suburbs”) has established an impressive foothold for himse... Read More...
Viberg x Withered Fig Service Boot Color 1071 Waxed Horsebutt 2030 Ridgeway sole

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Alden All Over, Leffot’s Last Pairs Sale, and More

Some exciting discounts and one-offs at Leffot, new Aldens at Brogue and Dashing Chicago, and an exclusive Viberg release at Withered Fig... all this and more can be yours, in our latest Shoes 'n' Boots of the Week. All of our previous roundups ca... Read More...
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DEEP Inside Russell Moccasin—How The 125-Year-Old Brand Builds Some of the World’s Most Unique Boots

Just about one year ago, Luke Kolbie and his business partner Joe Julian took over ownership of 125-year-old Russell Moccasin: the Berlin, Wisconsin bookmaker that has outfitted presidents, kings, outdoorsmen of all stripes, and some very smart/styli... Read More...
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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Clove Calf at Viberg, Division Road’s Archive Sale, and More

If, dear reader, you're finding it hard to think about anything except escaping the heat this July, allow us to humbly suggest... buying boots! This week, we've got some indigo action at Oak Street Bootmakers, clove calf from Viberg, and a steep sale... Read More...
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Oak Street’s Latest Indigo-Dyed Release is a Triple Header

Not many other boot companies go crazy for indigo like Oak Street, but they may have outdone themselves with their latest limited-edition release. The follow-up to last autumn’s collaboration between Oak Street and Dr. Sole features not only the ret... Read More...
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Nicks Boots’ Pullman Engineer Is B-B-B-Bad To The Bone

There’s a new Nicks Boots engineer in town. The latest pattern to hit the Nicks catalog, the Pullman engineer boot is named after the city of Pullman, Washington, about a 90-minute drive from Nicks Boots’ base of operations in Spokane, and the home ... Read More...
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