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Recommended Patina-Worthy Boots for the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome

Patina is life when it comes to boots. And while any quality boot will look better (in my eyes, at least) with the proper wear and care, they are not all created equal. The Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome presented by Grant Stone, Standard & Str... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Refined Vibergs, Truman Derbies, and Three Lofgren Engineers

Welcome back to another enthralling edition of Shoes ‘n Boots of the Week! Boot weather might be on its way out pretty soon here (hahaha jk it's always boot weather), but that hasn’t stopped our favorite makers from cranking out some really great-loo... Read More...

Ron Rider Reveals the Secrets Behind Private Label Shoemaking, and Plenty More

If Ron Rider isn't the most interesting person in the shoe game, I certainly want to meet whoever is. Ron's lived his whole career in shoes, creating the cult favorite Rider Boot Co. and now acting as one of the behind-the-scenes straws that stir the... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: An Alden Onslaught, Some Chonker Tricker’s, and Plenty More

Ahoy! I’m typing this from under a mountain of cardboard boxes—I just moved last week, so big thanks to Ben for covering for me. In this week’s roundup, we’ll be giving you the lowdown on some wild ‘n Wooly releases from Viberg, some Russian Calf bea... Read More...

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Endless Vibergs, New Nick’s Leather, S&S Engineers, and Two Sizzling Aldens: Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week

No point in not stating the obvious: this week's roundup features a LOT of Viberg Service Boots—some brand new, and three classics back in stock—plus two killer Alden makeups from Brogue, a duo of very, very good engineers from Standard & Strange... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Indy Shoes, New Red Wings, a Viberg Sale, and More

We’ve got a pretty breezy Shoes ‘n Boots of the Week for y’all today, including some new releases from Viberg (a whole slew of them), Red Wing, Alden, and more—plus a forthcoming, rare sale on select Vibergs at Standard & Strange. Get on after it... Read More...

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Underrated Leathers and Tanneries You Really Need to Be Considering

While there are a handful of "name" leathers and tanneries out there, it's almost shocking how many of both go completely under the radar, even for hardcore boot & shoe lovers. So this week, Ticho and I get DEEP into tanneries around the world... Read More...

Shoebag!! What’s the Best Fitting Last? How to Break In Engineers? Boots + Suits? And More!

That's right, Ticho and I are back to answer listener questions on another absolutely thrilling Shoebag episode. What's the best way to break in engineer boots so you can get then on and off nice and easy? How many pairs should you have if you wan... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Viberg Slipper Madness and Plenty of Color 8

A dazzling duo of color 8 shell boots, a smattering of slippers from Viberg, and the chonkiest chonkers you’ve ever seen...there’s a lot to talk about in this edition of Shoes ‘n Boots of the Week! Need to catch up? Check out our previous roundups... Read More...

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How Nicole Porter’s Artisan Boot & Shoe is Breathing New Life Into US Footwear Manufacturing

Two and a half years into its existence, Artisan Boot & Shoe—which sprung forth following the Batavia, NY P.W. Minor factory's unfortunate demise—is showing signs that while American footwear manufacturing might not be what it was decades ago, it... 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