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How It’s Made: The Essential Nicks Bootmaking Videos You Should Watch

Nicks Boots isn’t only busy making boots in their Spokane, WA workshop—they’re busy making videos of making boots, which is a very, very good thing.  Nicks is one of the most prolific boot brands in terms of the video space—they've devoted a ton o... Read More...
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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Benzein’s RTW Engineers Are A Keeper, A Helluva Lot of Vibergs, and More

I could hardly believe how busy the last couple of weeks have been for new shoe releases. This week’s list is relatively restrained—but still loaded with top-notch stuff. Read on to hear about some of the latest pairs from Viberg, Parkhurst, Alden, a... Read More...
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Grant Stone Just Dropped A Maduro Shell Diesel Boot—Reserve One While You Can

Hot on the heels of Grant Stone's re-up of their fantastic Honey Glazed Shell Cordovan boots last week, they've just opened more pre-orders in their other signature shell cordovan: Maduro, a rich brown shell from Horween that possesses a great depth ... Read More...
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The Best Way to Pick Your Next Pair: the Thunderdome Teams Up With the Patina Project App

When we cooked up the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome, obviously it seemed like something people would find to be quite fun. Commit to a pair of boots or shoes, wear it like hell, take some photos to document it every month, and watch along with almost... Read More...
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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Monroe’s Debut at Baker’s, Honey Shell Back at Grant Stone, and LOTS of Loafers

My cup absolutely runneth over with new footwear this week, especially of the low-cut variety. Truly a sign of spring, right?  We’ve got another jumbo-sized roundup for ya here. Read on and dive into new makeups from Viberg, Alden, Monroe, Grant S... Read More...
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Baker’s New Build-a-Boot Tool: Custom White’s, Now in 3D!

Since 1957, Baker’s Boots & Clothing has been a boon for boot-wearing people of all stripes. Now in their third generation of family ownership, Baker’s is renowned for their customer service and expert sizing advice on brands like Danner, White’s... Read More...

Take a Look Inside Conceria Maryam Tannery With Arno Shoes

Italian tannery Conceria Maryam has become more familiar to us as many of our favorite makers—such as Viberg, Nicks, and Benzein—have increasingly featured many of Maryam’s leathers in their boots and shoes, giving fame to names like Toscanello, Fang... Read More...
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Spring Has (Toe) Sprung: A MASSIVE Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week

Almost-spring is apparently shoe and boot season. Fantastic. This week we've got a couple dozen to discuss from all sorts of makers, including Yuketen, Enzo Bonafé, Tricker’s, White’s, and many more. Let’s just dive right into it all. If you’d lik... Read More...
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A Huge Moment for Indonesian Boots: Sagara Comes Stateside With a Ready to Wear Line

Three years ago, I ordered my first pair of Sagara boots. I'd been casually familiar with the brand founded by Bagus Satrio Wickasono now a decade prior, but then I saw a boot that absolutely tore my mind apart: Sagara's Cordmaster, worn as well as b... Read More...
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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Very Meaningful New Nicks, Patina-Ready Unmarkeds, and a Huge Sagara Moment

People make shoes and boots; we tell you about them. Josh is on vacation this week (don't worry he's spending most of his time in shoe stores), so I'm joyfully back at the roundup. Missed you all. This week, we've got a beautiful range of brand-ne... Read More...
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