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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...

Moulded Shoe Store New York City — Alden Modified Last

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...

Rider Boot for Stitchdown Toscanello Horsebutt Fritz Chelsea Boot

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...

Black Sign Aviator Engineer Black Horsebutt

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...

These Rancourt x Leffot Horween Shell Cordovan Mocs Are Pure Ivy Style

The latest collaboration between NYC shoe paradise Leffot and Maine moccasin masters Rancourt & Co. checks ample boxes: a beacon for Ivy style enthusiasts; an exemplary usage of the much-vaunted shell cordovan from Horween; a fair bit of shoe-ner... Read More...

Nick Horween and Phil Kalas Forcibly Take Over the Shoecast, And Turn the Whole Thing Right Around on Us

We've had both Nick Horween (the one from Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (formerly of Horween, now making some of the best wallets, belts, and more over at Ashland Leather) on the Shoecast before. WELL APPARENTLY THAT WASN'T ENOUGH FOR THEM. Clea... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Oak Street Boots in Badass Badalassi, Dashing Pays Tribute To A Chicago Icon, and More

Christmas is fast approaching—you get your shopping done yet?? In our release roundup this week, we’ll take a look at some rugged hikers from Paraboot; new Tricker’s exclusives from The Bureau; a never-before-seen Rancourt shoe from Leffot; plus ple... Read More...

Unsung Opens Orders for Their House-Made Engineer & Slog Boots

A laser focus on repairing and rebuilding high-end shoes and boots has made Grant and Isaac Gustafsen's Nashville, Tennessee-based Unsung House an important cobbler-scene player in a relatively short period of time. Their YouTube channel is a delight... Read More...