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The Shoe & Boot World’s 2022 In Review—and Some Predictions for What’s Coming in 2023

We’re not sure there’s ever been a “normal” year in the quality footwear world, but 2022 certainly wasn’t about to start being one. Smart brands reasoned out strategies that allowed them to shift from labor and supply chain scrambles to sustainabl... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Grant Stone’s Field Boot Lands In Black CXL, Viberg Highlights Horsehide Latigo, and More

Black boots to be had from Black Sign and Grant Stone; a rare ready-to-wear option from Sagara; snazzy scotch grain Aldens from David Wood…all this and more in our latest Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week! More SNBOTW goodness right here. Viberg Ser... Read More...

Almost Vintage Style vs Tichoblanco: The Stitchdown Bootbate

It’s Ticho vs. Almost Vintage Jake in The Stitchdown Bootbate 2: Electric Boot-Galoo

It's been over two years since our own Ticho took on Mr. Style, aka @almostvintagestyle, aka " Jake," in the inaugural Stitchdown Bootbate, an extremely formal and rigid debate...about boots. Since then, both competitors have been cooped up in th... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Division Road Lace-To-Toe Loggers, A Whole Bunch Of New Parkhurst Boots, and More

Howdy! Hope your 2023 is off to a great start. We’re hitting the ground running here with our first release roundup of the annum, with plenty to cover: some terrific GMTOpportunities at Skoaktiebolaget, cool blue Alden loafers at Brogue, some more fa... Read More...

Benzein Keeper Engineer Boot—Horween Overdyed Brown Horsehide

Prominent Indonesian Brand Benzein is Now…Briselblack Bootmakers. What’s Going on Here?

So long, Benzein; hello, Briselblack! A relatively young brand established in Bandung, Indonesia in 2018, Benzein quickly built a formidable reputation for itself amongst an ever-growing backdrop of Indonesian handmade bootmakers. While offering a... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Joe Works Jodhpurs, Division Road’s Annual Boxing Day Sale, and More

Our final roundup of 2022 includes more Clinch Garys at Standard & Strange, outstanding WWII repro boots at Eastman Leather Clothing, lotsa Leydon Pennys from Leffot, and more. Thanks for reading! Happy holidays and happy new year! Find all of o... Read More...

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Shoebag!! Where’s the Line on Copying Designs? Are Wedge Soles the Devil or God Himself? And More!

What's clickin'?? That's right Ben and Ticho are back with another SHOOOEBAG episode, in which we answer all of your listener questions, including: What are the best options for non-PNW footwear with arch support? Why do certain deranged people no... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Frank’s x Rugged Workwear, Brooklyn’s Workshoe Butt ‘Bergs, and More

It’s getting cold out there, but we’re enjoying the heat from these shoes ‘n’ boots this week—a far too-rare rare duo of Horween leathers available at Nicks Boots; a bonanza of shearling-lined boots from Meermin; an excellent Indy Shoe from Alden Mad... Read More...

Introducing: Rider Boot for Stitchdown

Ron Rider knows a whole lot about boots (we've got the podcasts to prove it)—including how to make one of the great Chelsea boots we've ever worn. So it was only a matter of time before we collaborated with Ron and his Italian partner factory Cortina... Read More...

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Black Sign’s Aviator Boots Beg The Crucial Question: Are All Our Engineer Boots Way Way Way Too Short?

When I was a kid, I wore out my The Rocketeer VHS tape. That rare Disney movie that also features lots of Nazis, it really has it all: mob-boss Paul Sorvino, car chases, evil Timothy Dalton, biplane crashes, Jennifer Connelly, exploding zeppelins, Al... Read More...