Daniel Pati

Dan is a former U.S. Army Captain studying his Master’s in Business Administration at Cornell University. He has spent a huge amount of time on his feet—as a NCAA runner, a military officer, and now as a student walking across Cornell’s huge, snowy campus. So he definitely values having quality footwear and needs to be able to trust it in any situation.

The McRae Panama-Sole Jungle Boot Review – Dress Like It’s ‘Nam

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The go-anywhere heritage boot that makes a statement or says nothing at all. Jungle boots can be punk, unassuming, or perfect for your profession. These boots are great for those who need to move fast or are standing all day, and the big bonus: you can get them for a relatively low price (~$130) and … Read more

Danner’s Winter Boots vs Military Winter Boots – Does Danner Hold Up?

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I love heritage boots made with rich, full-grain leather as much as anyone else. But when that huge snowstorm hits you have to admit: Iron Rangers won’t cut it today.  Most heritage boots have flat (or slightly grooved) soles and a single layer of leather for the upper. These will not work while you dig … Read more

Can Leather Ever Be Ethical?

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Is leather the by-product of a slaughter, or the cause of it? Examining the impact of the heritage boot industry on cowhide demand. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or carnivore, you may have at one point asked yourself, “is wearing a cow’s skin ethical?” For the average meat-eater, it’s probably an easy “yes,” and we … Read more

What’s a DTC Business and Why Are They Meant to Be Better?

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You’ve probably seen them, the ads before your YouTube video promising to “cut out the middleman” and “offer premium products at an affordable price,” all while a witty narrator explains their company’s mission and values. Then you check your favorite news website or social media and the same company appears in banner ads and in … Read more

Oliver Cabell’s GAT vs The Original German Army Trainer

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Tinder bio: Male 27 | NY | Into Cold-War-Era Footwear hbu? Of all the things to get “into”, I didn’t think 40-year-old shoes from West Germany would do it for me. But these shoes are a classic and definitely worth a look. The crisp white shoe trend has been with us for a few years … Read more

The 1-year Department Store Belt Versus My Father

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My father is a self-made man through-and-through. Despite not attending college he has been a photographer, race-car driver, stable-hand at Belmont, moving truck driver, and now a small business owner. He can fix anything: be it a car, something on their house — which he built mind you — and even some electronics. But my … Read more