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Behold: The Alden Madison x Stitchdown Alden Archive Deep Dive

We live in crazy times. And while shoes and boots may not be the most important thing at the moment (for once), I know I've found more happiness in mine than honestly pretty much ever before. It's been nice to have something to really give a shit abo... Read More...

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Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Limited Grant Stone Kudu and Meermin Shell Jumper Boots

The quality footwear industry may not be running at full steam at the moment (for, well, obvious reasons), which makes this week's tight but impressive lineup of releases from some top bootmakers all the more exciting. And especially if you like rugg... Read More...

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Two-Year Review: Viberg Service Boot in Basically Perfect Color 8 Chromexcel

When I first encountered Viberg, I was flummoxed. How could a Canadian bootmaker command so much awe and respect in America? So much so that people who’d read (usually somewhere on the Internet) the Viberg gospel and were willing to order $700ish boo... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Tall White’s Semi-Dresses, Shinki Vibergs, Summer Loafers, and More

Though summer heat is not far off, this week of releases features a healthy mix of heavy workwear options (albeit elegant ones) and warm-weather-ready footwear, from heavy logger boots from White’s maestros Division Road all the way to unlined suede ... Read More...

White’s Boots Review: My Smokejumpers, Oxfords, and MTO 350 Cruisers

There’s just something different about White’s Boots. For me, it’s rooted so deeply in the solidity of them, the heft. When you pick them up, there’s no mistaking it: you are holding a BOOT (yes, even if it's a shoe)—one that’s going to be with you f... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Veg-Tan Nick’s Boots, MTO Trumans, and Kudu For Cheap

And we're back! So are shoes and boots—great releases are starting to pick up again, and this story is here to do its noble duty of putting them all together in one place. This week we've got two lineups of Horween waxed flesh Wescos we've been exci... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Showstopping Aldens, Blue Shell Vibergs, and Plenty More

As you might imagine, it’s been a slow couple weeks for new releases. But thankfully, the pandemic hasn’t totally shut down many of our favorite brands and retailers, so we're including some brand new stuff and also doing a bit of catchup...and you m... Read More...

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Red Wing Beckman Flatbox Review: One Year in the Japanese-Market Rugged Beauty

It’s a natural feeling to want a pair of Red Wings—a feeling certainly helped by boots from the Minnesotan maker being the most common high-quality boot to see out and about. The urge set in for me about a year ago, when I decided I needed a good wor... Read More...

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The 19 Best Men’s Slippers You Can Buy Anywhere

Great men's slippers don’t have to be the shearling-lined moccasins your brain might automatically picture (although the right pair of those is fantastic). Aesthetics are also paramount around here, and slipper design runs the gamut from the sporty s... Read More...

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Every New Alden Makeup Released in 2020: The Master List

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story—including updates to this Alden Makeups Master List Every year, dozens of enlightened retailers across the world work with Massachus... 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