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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...

Five Quick Questions For Kyle Baker, CBO (Chief Boot Officer) of Baker’s Boots

Kyle Baker is a rare true master of sizing feet. Whether you're visiting Baker's Boots & Clothing in person or getting a consultation from them online, you're just about guaranteed to walk away from the experience feeling confident about your sho... Read More...

Grant Stone Gets Wild With American Bison

While Grant Stone tends to skew towards a dress-casual aesthetic in its patterns, that hasn’t stopped them from embracing more rugged or exotic leathers. Kangaroo, kudu, ostrich…they’re not afraid to be adventurous. The latest addition to Grant St... Read More...

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How Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Ages

Toscanello Horsebutt from Conceria Maryam: a damn good looking leather from the start, and even better when it’s been put through its paces. We’ve seen it pop up more and more over the past few years in some fantastic makeups from all kinds of makers... Read More...

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Black Boots: Boring or Essential? Ben & Ticho’s Biggest Boot Regrets. Plus: How YOU Can Help Cobblers.

You know, when you have a history of publicly claiming to not be a black-boot lover and then you have a podcast co-host who can even more publicly prove that you are a black-boot lover...well, you need to make a Shoecast out of it I suppose. On ye... Read More...

The Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome: The Official Rules

The Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome is the preeminent event fostering both community and friendly competition in naturally-developed footwear patina. The Dome starts on Oct 1 2022 and runs through April 1, 2023. And at the end of it all our esteemed... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: The Latest Nicks & Rose Anvil Collab, Huckberry Kicks It With Easymoc, and More

For the tail end of July, we’re checking out a smattering of new releases that include the latest collaboration from Nicks Boots and Rose Anvil; a new pattern (and leather!) from Truman; and some Aldens at Leffot that may make you feel like you’re wa... Read More...

Why the Hell Do All These Workboot Makers Call Their Derbies “Oxfords”? An Investigation.

What’s an oxford when it’s absolutely, definitely not an oxford…but is still, somehow, called an oxford? It’s difficult to fathom how one one of the most common shoe terms became one of the most surprisingly contentious shoe terms. Because we all... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Viberg Keeps the 145 Oxfords Coming, Norvegese-Mania at Meermin, and More

Welcome back! This week we’re taking a look at the latest leather addition to the Nicks Boots lineup, some more of that Congo Shrunken Bison at Oak Street Bootmakers, handsewn sneakers at FEIT, and much more. Catch up on more recent releases here.... Read More...

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Østmo x Iron Boots is Here—What You Need To Know

At long last: the much-anticipated collaboration between our favorite Norwegian bootmaker Østmo Boots and Chinese up-and-comer Iron Boots is ready to launch. You may recall that we helped announce the “Irønmo” partnership way back in September of ... Read More...