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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Baker’s Boots Jams With Jamvaida, Black Bear’s Wicked Wescos, and More

The roundup this week includes an introduction to Japanese brand Jamvaida; some excellent Aldens at Leffot and J. Crew; the return of Black Bear Brand's incredible Wesco collabs; and more. All our release roundups can always be found right here. ... Read More...

How Teacore Leather Ages

So far in our How Leathers Age series, we’ve covered some specific leathers from specific tanneries. This time around, we’re gonna take a step back and look at a bunch of different leathers, from various tanners, that all share a common trait: an out... Read More...

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Viberg’s Janus Suede-Heavy Fall/Winter 2022 Collection Apparently Grew Out of a Rainforest

The first wave of Viberg’s autumn/winter 2022 collection has arrived, and it’s looking very... earthy. Appropriate, since Viberg describes this latest collection as being very much inspired by the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest—spe... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Red Wing Slates A New Iron Ranger, FEIT’s Unique Trail Runners, and More

All kinds of stuff to check out this week, including a fresh new Red Wing Iron Ranger, the latest Dashing-exclusive Alden makeup, some head-turning loafers from Unmarked, plus much more. Looking for more release roundups? Click here. Whit... Read More...

White’s Boots Offers Up Three Unique C.F. Stead Leathers—Limited To 25 Pairs Each

What do you get when a storied PNW bootmaker decides to try out three different kinds of elegant, rugged leathers from a world-renowned English tannery? Some very, very good limited-edition C.F. Stead offerings from White’s Boots, which are launching... Read More...

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Rancourt & Co.’s Holiday Sale Starts Now (Yes, Now)

Rancourt & Co. is no stranger to the challenges of labor shortages and supply chain disruptions—Mike and Kyle Rancourt told us as much when we spoke to them. To mitigate these issues, Rancourt has found great success using a crowdfunding approach... Read More...

The Rebirth of an American Tanning Titan: The Stitchdown Conversation With Ed Gallun

A.F. Gallun & Sons was once an American leathermaking powerhouse, set on the banks of the Milwaukee River in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally known as Trostel & Gallun upon its founding way back in 1858, later on Albert Trostel and August F. ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Viberg Takes Things Up A Notch, Alden’s Newest Stockist, and More

We’re back this week with a new roundup to tell you all about some exclusive new Aldens from Brick + Mortar and David Wood, loads of new loafers from the likes of Meermin and Astorflex, and much, much more. More roundups can be found right here. ... Read More...

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How to Win the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome

SHOOOOOOOOERADIO! That's right, everyone's favorite drive-time terrestrial radio show about boots and shoes is BACK to tell you exactly how to win over $30k in prizes including a TRIP TO JAPAN in the second annual Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome—just f... Read More...

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How C.F. Stead Waxy Commander Leather Ages

We’re tellin’ ya, folks: don’t sleep on waxed suede. Especially don’t sleep on C.F. Stead’s Waxy Commander. Not only does Waxy Commander offer superior waterproof protection from the elements, but it also packs a serious patina punch as it wears i... Read More...