Humphrey TsuiThursday Boot Company is a brand that needs no introduction; their stellar marketing has put the brand’s name firmly in the public consciousness. I see dozens of people wearing their flagship Captains every week in Manhattan, I’ve witnessed their ads on the subway, and I’m bombarded by them every time I Google anything related to … Read more
Dievier is a new boot company based in San Diego that’s managing to bring something new to the table: resoleable moc toes that are even cheaper than Thursday Boot Company. At the moment, the young brand only offers one style: the Nomad. This is a Goodyear-welted moc-toe boot that has a sleek design, a lightweight … Read more
Whether you’re a sneakerhead or not, there is no denying that sneakers have earned their place as staples in any wardrobe. They’re easy to walk in, come in every color, and have an ever-growing repertoire of styles. All of these factors make them extremely popular and relevant in fashion year after year. While it’s safe … Read more
For the longest time, newcomers to boots defaulted to the Red Wing Iron Ranger for their first boot. But since the arrival of Thursday Boot Company, there’s a new standard. Their direct-to-consumer strategy helps keep quality high and prices low, which is alluring to any customer. But the design and comfort have also disrupted the … Read more
With so many newer brands in the scene offering not much more than their own version of classic American boot patterns, there are few bootmakers that stand out from the crowd. One brand that does is J. Fitzpatrick. Situated on Thompson St in Soho, this boutique footwear shop specializes in blending Victorian-era silhouettes with modern … Read more
When the temperature drops, blood flows out of your extremities and back to your core. This is why you feel your fingers and toes getting cold before the rest of your body, and a pair of well-fitting gloves can remedy this issue by encasing your hands with your body’s own heat. This isn’t new knowledge … Read more
In retrospect, Indiana Jones’s actions and reputation as an archeologist do not age well when you consider all the artifacts and ancient tombs he’s destroyed, but the one aspect of the character that did age well is his style. From his 3-piece Brooks Brother suit to his signature Herbert Johnson fedora, many people look up … Read more
If you take the classic Red Wing 875 and elevated every aspect of the boot, then you will get the Jakkrabbits Moc Toe Boot. Both models share a lot of superficial similarities but once examined under close inspection, they are very different: different leather for the uppers, different construction methods, and different internal components. Spoiler … Read more
Famed Alden collector JD Sasso joined us for this journey through the best Alden boots on the market. New England was once home to numerous shoe manufacturers but today, there’s just one still standing: Alden. Being one of the last bastions of traditional American shoemaking, this company has a special and deservedly vaulted place in … Read more
Huckberry is an online retailer that lives and breathes the heritage lifestyle. Founded by friends Andy Forch and Richard Greiner in 2010, the company has evolved from selling popular brands you all may know such as Red Wings, Danners, and Baracuta, to more niche ones such as Rocky Mountain Featherbed, to now selling their own … Read more