These are two seriously iconic boots that are famous for completely different reasons. They both fall into the category of the All American Work Boot that
Tanner Goods’ Koru Is My Favorite Backpack for Long Trips
I literally just returned from two weeks at the beach (in exotic Delaware) and I brought one bag with me: Tanner Goods' Koru Rucksack. Every time I've fled New
Grant Stone Chelsea Boot Review: Alden Quality for Under $400?
If anyone ever tells you that something's bad quality because it's made in China, you should direct them to Grant Stone. This truly unique company was
Converse vs Nothing New, the Most Eco-Friendly Sneaker on Earth
Today, I’m comparing perhaps the most iconic sneaker of all time to what is definitely the most eco-friendly sneaker of all time and if you think that sounds
From Office Job to Boot Maker – Interview With Parkhurst’s Andrew Svisco
Handsome boots, made in the USA, for under four hundred bucks. That's the deal that Parkhurst's founder Andrew Svisco has on offer, and while some of the boots
Jeans Review: Tanuki Brings Streetwear to Selvedge
Launched in 2016 in Okayama, where most of Japan’s legendary denim is crafted, Tanuki has catapulted to popularity on the denim scene, achieving serious
A Luxury Sneaker That Won’t Crease? Meet the Idrese Nuno
OK, it’s not an uncreasable shoe. But after a few weeks of wearing the Nuno from Idrese, I finally realized what was so different about this particular premium
Taylor Stitch’s Ranch Boot Is the Most Underrated Chelsea
I actually quite like Taylor Stitch. I’m not sure if that’s a controversial opinion or not but while I haven’t written about them before, I can’t think of any
A Week In Carmina, the Ultimate Dress Chelsea Boot (Review)
Carmina is one of those boot companies with a cult-like following, but not among the average Goodyear welt, Red Wingy, casual-beater-boot crowd. Carmina is,
Jack Ryan’s Backpack: Why I Love the Filson Journeyman (Review)
If you’ve watched any of my videos, then you already know that I am a very basic white dude. As such, I watched the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan and pretty
Reviewing Thursday’s Chelsea Boots (Duke vs Cavalier)
This is everything you could possibly want to know about the Chelsea boots from Thursday boots: the Cavalier and the Duke. Why would a company have two
Review: Oliver Cabell’s SB1 Is a Solid, Inexpensive City Boot
Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more honest than the bigger brands. Their schtick is that most brands don’t tell you how
American Boots + European Boots = Rider’s Dundalk (Review & Discount)
Rider Boot Company! Not a company that makes horse riding boots, a company that makes svelte and snappy boots that's run by Ron Rider and his family. It’s a
2-Month Koio Sneaker Review – Why Italian Made Matters
Business Insider says they’re "all over Instagram," Forbes says millennials are "obsessed with them," so why are you supposed to be so crazy about Koio's
Red Wing vs Thorogood: Which Moc Toe Is Best for You?
If you've searched for the best moc toe boot, you've probably come across these two iconic, American made boots: Red Wing and Thorogood. The two are locked in
Helm’s Holt Boot Is the Chelsea From the Future (Review & Discount)
I always thought a Chelsea was a Chelsea was a Chelsea until I came across the Holt, the aesthetic of which I can only describe as a Chelsea from the
Oliver Cabell vs Common Projects: Who Makes the Best White Sneaker?
There is a new minimalist white sneaker in town. Well. new-ish. Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more “honest” than the
Review: Rhodes Dean Boots Combine Work and Dress Boot
The Rhodes line of boots is a product of Huckberry, an online men's store that the founders envisioned as "equal parts store, magazine, and inspiration." It’s
Wool Boot Review: Is YRX the New (Cheaper) Taft?
2022 update: This brand has shut down. Don't buy stuff from them! YRX. A weird name for a millennial-owned company that makes some delightfully weird
Review: Why My Samurai Jeans Are My Japanesiest Jeans
Founded in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai Jeans was launched a fair amount of time after the Japanese denim scene kind of debuted in the 1970s, but while that’s
Sutro Charlton Review: Comfy Boots With Ugly Leather
Sutro Footwear has been in business for over 35 years and they're the San Francisco boot company. The company is named after a former mayor of the city and all
Review: Schott’s Café Racer Is the Best Leather Jacket
If you've made it this far, you're probably suspecting it and I'm here to confirm: Schott makes the American leather jacket Irving Schott and his brother
Red Wing Weekender Chelsea Review: Leisure Boots With Workwear Pedigree
If you're thinking about getting any pair of boots, there's a good chance Red Wing is one of the first names that came to mind. So, when I decided I needed more
Mark Albert Review: Made to Order, in America, Under $300?!
NOTE: MARK ALBERT CLOSED DOWN IN 2022. We're leaving this review as a record, but you can't order from them. Follow Mark's new career as a tattoo
