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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...

Viberg Icy Mocha Essex Roper Review: A Small Taste of the American West, Via Canada

When the news came down semi-recently that Viberg would be sending a large swath of its patterns out to pasture for the time being, there was some heavy consternation within the footwear community. Most of the mourning was in response to the demise o... Read More...

I Just Watched This Video of White’s Boots Being Made Four Times in a Row

Bootmaking is a brutally beautiful process, one in which industrial machinery meshes with true human artistry to create something functional and, often, aesthetically wonderful. Few have been at it longer than Spokane, Washington-based White's Boots,... Read More...

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A Fantastic White’s Tri-Pack, Exquisite Aldens, and a Fantastic-Looking New Veg-Tan from Oak Street

We took a little breather last week, but we’re back, people! Whether you’re trying to beat the heat or, um bring it (sorry), there’s a lot to check out in this edition of SNBOTW. We’ve got all manner of new releases from White’s Boots, Alden, Viberg,... Read More...

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Introducing: The Stitchdown x Standard & Strange x Viberg Midnight Gasfire Boondocker

We couldn’t be more excited to announce the first-ever Stitchdown-ified boots from Canadian supermaker Viberg, made in collaboration with Standard & Strange. Two true titans of bootmaking and retail, and they let Stitchdown sneak in there too. I'... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Unglazed Color 8 Shell, Ealdwine Spectators, and a New C&J Coniston

With how many patina-ready boots are dropping this week, we would be remiss if we didn’t remind you once again that the inaugural Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome is on the horizon. Most of the pairs we’re highlighting today would be excellent contender... Read More...

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Your Very Handy Memorial Day 2021 Shoe & Boot Sales Roundup

With spring winding down and summer on the horizon, it's time to clean out the closet and make some room. For some of our favorite makers and retailers, that means it's... 🚨🚨🚨 MEMORIAL DAY SALE TIME! 🚨🚨🚨 Important!! We're going to continuously ... Read More...

Indonesian Bootmakers: a Comprehensive Guide

Ahhhh, Indonesia: land of 17,000 islands, constant 80-degree temperatures...and some of the most impressive and best-value handmade boots you'll find anywhere in the world. Why Indonesians care so deeply about boots remains a bit of a mystery. The... Read More...