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Storied Wisconsin Shoe Workshop Russell Moccasin Gets New Ownership

Russell Moccasin Co.—operating out of the quaint locale of Berlin, Wisconsin since its founding in 1898—is getting a new set of owners. Russell Moccasin specializes in true moccasin construction (where the vamp surrounds the bottom and sides of th... Read More...

Red Wing’s Oro Leathers: The History of The Irish Setter, How The Iconic Moc Toes’ Leathers Have Evolved, and How They Age

In our How Leathers Age series, we’ve imparted some surface-level knowledge and background about each of the leathers we’ve showcased. This time around, we’re taking a deep dive. We’re highlighting two famous Red Wing Shoe leathers from S.B. Foot—... Read More...

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...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Nicks Shell Cordovan, Project Pandion Launch, and Some Sales

Penny Loafers: Possibly The Most Comprehensive Guide Ever Published

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: 2020-Last Vibergs, Very Fast Nicks, Scorpion Cowboy Boots, and More

Custom Cowboy Bootmaker Jake Houston on Preserving Knowledge, León Mexico, and Zebra Races

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Clinch Monkeys, Engineered Garments x Alden, Iron Heart Wescos, and More

Seiji McCarthy is Hand-Making Some of the World’s Greatest American Shoes—In Japan

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: DR x Tricker’s, Oak Street Stitchdown, New Nicks Last

Is Turriff Functional Footwear Making the Best-Quality Barefoot Shoe on the Market?

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Natural CXL Indys Finally Return, Flat Head Loggers, Rancourt’s Pastel Boat Shoes