Finding the right pair of boots can be difficult when you consider it important to match your boot to your foot type since feet and shoes come in many shapes
The Pros and Cons of Leather Boot Soles
Expert Verified By: George Vlagos, Founder, Oak Steet Bootmakers Ah, the old leather sole conundrum. “Wow, those are beautiful shoes/boots. Look at the
Are Red Wings Made in China? (5 Things You Don’t Know About Red Wing)
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Red Wing is probably the best known heritage boot company on Earth. Wearing in
10 Filson Journeyman Backpack Alternatives
The Filson Journeyman is still my favorite everyday carry backpack. As a guy who will casually write 2,000 words about a pair of jeans, I didn’t make this
Calf Leather vs Cow Leather – What’s Best for Your Boots?
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Especially popular with high-end English tanners like CF Stead and shoemakers
Inside Vietnam’s Raw Denim Community
Check out our extra in-depth visit to Saigon's denim scene in this article on Heddels: Meet Vietnam's Most Dedicated Denimheads There’s a flourishing raw
What Is EVA Foam and Why Is It Being Put In Boots?
Have you noticed that a lot of newer boot companies are moving away from your traditional cork-and-leather construction and are using more novel materials?
The Pros and Cons of Shark Leather Boots
Shark skin leather has a long association as a “fancy leather good.”(1) After an MTO boot company's shark leather boot caught my eye, I decided to find out more
Why Is Zimbabwe Cotton So Popular?
A lot of brands tout Zimbabwe cotton as one of the best varieties in the world. Often by people selling it, sure, so they're not unbiased, but you'll also hear
The Pros and Cons of Moose Leather Boots
If you haven’t come across a pair of moose leather boots, you’re not alone. It’s an uncommon leather. That being said, moose leather has a long history as
Why Do All the Good Boots Have Dainite Soles?
Some things — electronics, jewelry, cars, penthouse apartments, whatever — are expensive for obvious reasons. Rubber soles for shoes, the reasons aren’t always
A Beginner’s Guide to Horsehide Leather Boots
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson | Vice President: North Star Leather The fact is that a lot of people still enjoy eating horsemeat — China, Mexico, and
What Is Pull Up Leather, Anyway?
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company & Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather "Pull-up" is a
