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This Video of Carmina Shoes Being Hand-Stitched is Mesmerizing

If you love shoes (you do), enjoy appreciating the craftsmanship that goes into making a beautiful pair (you should), and have a few minutes free (don't lie), then boy do I have a video for you. Based on the devastatingly picturesque Spanish islan... Read More...

Red Wing Goes All Chelsea Boot With the New Williston

Red Wing has dabbled in the Chelsea boot game over the years, but their offerings have always been a bit, well, Red Wing-y: casual, rugged, begging to be beaten. With their just-released Williston Chelsea—adapted from the plain-toe Williston 6-inch b... Read More...

Viberg X Division Road Shelby Boot — Shell Cordovan

Viberg x Division Road’s Cordovan Shelby Boot is Pinking Heaven

It seems like every boot Viberg creates has its own legitimately distinctive calling card. You can call Division Road’s Shelby boot any time, at 1-800-PINK-ING. Actually call quick—it just went on pre-order like 1 minute ago, and surely won’t last lo... Read More...

The Best Men’s Shoe Stores in New York City

There are hundreds of shoes stores in New York City. Maybe thousands. Most of them, unfortunately, are not great. My goal with this guide to NYC's best men's shoe stores is helping you find exactly what you need in the way of quality footwear—dres... Read More...

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

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story 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: lea... Read More...

What Is Stitchdown?

Stitchdown was founded on the idea that fantastic shoes are one of the most important investments any person can make: one that can make you feel legitimately amazing—and wise, and stylish, and pretty darn pleased with yourself—with every single step... Read More...

How This Whole Thing Started

When I was nine years old, all I wanted in this world was for my parents to buy me a pair of Air Jordans. The Jordan IVs, with the cool mesh and the pull tab on the back and that gigantic, beautiful air bubble that was going to immediately make me a ... Read More...