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Nick Horween on if Rare Shell Cordovan is Actually Rare, the CXL Lottery, and How to Tan Leather Responsibly

Nick Horween is a fifth-generation tanner at the eponymous Horween Leather Co., the Chicago powerhouse that creates Chromexcel, shell cordovan, and an endless array of some of the best boot leathers in the world. So he, uh, knows a lot about leather.... Read More...

Shoegazing’s Jesper Ingevaldsson on The Dangerous Fallacy of “Handmade” Shoes, The Coming Dress/Rugged Crossover, and Who Needs Bespoke

It's completely possible that Jesper Ingevaldsson knows more about shoes than anyone alive. Jesper IS Shoegazing, the seminal and just monumentally good blog covering quality footwear, mostly in the classic dress category. Over the past decade he's t... Read More...

Viberg’s Archive Sale on Marrkt: Everything You Need To know

Canadian superbootmaker Viberg's sample sales are legendary—they're as much a gathering of the bootnoscenti as a place to buy excellent boots at excellent-er prices. But there hasn't been once since May 2019! You know, worldwide pandemic and all. ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Parkhurst Heaven, Meermin Shell-Seas, and a Unique Nick’s Collab

My goodness, a release roundup without any new Vibergs? I haven’t seen one of those in ages. (Although they are still running their Friends and Family Event through today if you want to score a 15% discount, by the way. And Division Road also has a V... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Oak Street Shell, Grant Stone Kudu, Very Important Aldens, and More

There are less than three months until the inaugural Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome, and if you haven’t picked out your shoes/boots for the contest yet, you’d better get cracking. We’re here to offer you some ideas in our roundup this week (and jus... Read More...

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The Stitchdown x Alden Madison Stitchup 2 Boot Has Arrived—Here’s How to Get a Pair

It's here: the Stitchup 2 boot in Horween's intriguing, versatile, honestly just fantastic Arabica Lux leather. You come up with an idea for an Alden boot, you feel the leather samples endlessly, you picture it in your head, and then...you wait. A... Read More...

Viberg’s Got a 15% Sale Going On Right Now and You Should Probably Check That Out

Outside of their famed sample sale, Viberg has literally never discounted their firsts-quality products. But guess what they just did! The Canadian super-maker is offering 15% off a range of online exclusives including some you'll see below, and w... Read More...

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The Very Best Men’s Shoes for Summer

What makes a perfect summer shoe? Well for starters you probably want something that’s not incredibly heavyweight. Also flexible? Sounds very appealing. No socks? No problem! (Unless you like socks which is totally cool still, promise) Light to light... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: New Oiled Latigo Nicks, Viberg Derbies of All Kinds, and a Rare Gaziano Sale

Shoes ‘n Boots of the Week, baby! This week, we’re talking about a whole slew of new releases from Viberg, a special MTO from Nicks Boots, Parkhurst Allens in a brand new leather for them, a very nice little sale at Gaziano & Girling, and a few m... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Tallboy White’s Moc Toes, Grant Stone’s New Chukka, and a Bunch of Father’s Day Sales

Father’s Day is this weekend in the US! If you haven’t gotten Dad a card yet...absolutely do not, and get him some boots instead. Man you're great. Coinciding with that are some very solid sales, which you can find below, along with some new relea... Read More...