Here are three brands that are compared and contrasted so often that boot fans on Reddit regularly accuse them of stealing from one another. That’s why today I
Red Wing Moc Toe Review, 3 Years Old – Do The Boots Hold Up?
Red Wing is one of the most popular and influential American boot brands of all time. Heck, it may well be one of the most influential of all time. Around these
Jack Erwin Chester Boot Review – Why So Cheap?
Founded by Ariel Nelson and Lane Gerson founded Jack Erwin — whoever that is — in 2013, saying they wanted to “build a brand not chasing trends, but rather
Viberg vs. Alden: Which High-End Boot is Better?
There are entry level boots, there are mid-range boots, there are upper tier boots, and these two brands sit firmly in the upper tier: the beloved but pricy
Red Wing Iron Ranger Vs. Wolverine 1000 Mile: Which Is the Best Men’s Boot?
It's here: the ultimate boot showdown. The question of Red Wing versus Wolverine has been the most hotly debated since time immemorial (or at least
R.M. Williams Review – The National Boot of Australia
Despite having lived in New York City for many years, I speak with the dulcet tones of a man born in Australia. And every single time I upload a new review to
The 5 Best Chukka Boots You Can Wear With Shorts
Snugly nestled in the spot between work boot and dress shoe, the chukka is the perfect shoe when you can’t decide between dressy or casual. Plus, it’s the only
Viberg Service Boot Review – Is It Seriously Worth $800?
Viberg is a Canadian company that was founded in 1931 by Edwin Viberg, and it remains family owned to this day. Like many older boot companies, they started out
Review: To Boot New York’s Astoria Boot Is Great In the Office, Not Outside It
Note that these boots aren't available anymore. To Boot New York is a footwear company that's been in the business for about thirty years and while they're
Full Grain Leather vs Top Grain vs Split: Leatherworkers Explain the Confusion
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company If a company wants you to think their leather's high quality, they'll usually
Chippewa Service Boot Review – Is It Cheap Enough?
Note: This boot and all of Chippewa's heritage line have been discontinued. Chippewa was founded by two German immigrants in 1901 out in Chippewa Falls,
Interview With Sagara, Indonesia’s Best Known Bootmaker
Anyone who has spent a lot of time reading about the world's best boots has no doubt come across one exceptional country over and over again: Indonesia. We know
Thursday Captain Boot Review (2025) | Five Years Testing the “Anywhere Boot”
I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to make a living by testing and reviewing boots, and in the last seven years I've wear tested hundreds of boots, filmed
What Exactly Is a Last, and Why Is It So Important?
If you’re new to boot fandom, or even if you’re not, you might be a little confused by the way people talk about lasts. A lot goes into making a good boot, and
Taft Dragon Boot Review – Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Note: This boot has been discontinued. Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded in 2013 by Kory and Mallory Stevens. In less than three
Frye Jones Lace Up Review – Look Great, Fits Weird
The Frye Company was founded all the way back in 1863 by John Frye, who opened the first store in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and eventually launched its first
The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition
Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some
How Japan Made Red Wing Their Own
When Red Wing decided to take their brand global in the 1970s, it had a problem. The boot behemoth had built its name as the go-to workboot for middle America
Alden Indy Review: Is It Worthy of Indiana Jones?
Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden, Alden Shoe Company is the oldest shoe company in New England and it's a brand that reminds you how important boots used to
Indonesia’s Bootmakers: An Interview With Santalum
Note: Since conducting this interview, Santalum is out of business. A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who
A Better Wolverine 1000 Mile Review (2025 Update)
The second video I ever did was a review of the Wolverine 1000 Mile boots, and look: it wasn't very good. I didn't have a ton of experience and I misunderstood
Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Review – Super Versatile, Iffy QC
Allen Edmonds have been making boots in the United States since 1922 and are currently headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin. While the brand started out
Goodyear Welt Vs. Blake Stitch Vs. Cement — Which is Best?
Even though it doesn’t refer to leather quality, style, country of origin, or the material of the sole, it's fair to say that the words “Goodyear welt” have
The Ultimate Guide to How Boots Should Fit (5 Areas to Look At)
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay | Leatherworker & Rose Anvil Founder “Which way do they stretch? Are they even going to stretch? I know I’m a size
