Conventional wisdom states that boots belong in the cooler months, but there's one model that breaks the mold: the desert boot. Shorter than a boot but taller
$660 Jeans? Why Tanuki’s Aizome Denim Is Worth the Pricetag
The hobby-slash-cult that is selvedge denim is a subculture composed of people who don’t bat an eyelid at 300 dollar jeans. Most of the big name brands are
10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)
A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your
Venetian Shoe Cream vs Saphir Renovateur Comparison
The two most talked about conditioners for leather boots are Venetian Shoe Cream and Saphir’s Renovateur, so let’s compare the two so you can decide which one
American Giant vs Flint and Tinder: The World’s Best Hoodie?
It’s time to get a new hoodie and this time you want a good one — a really good one. You’ve graduated from the thirty-dollar polyester ones from Uniqlo and
Filson’s Dryden Backpack vs Journeyman: What’s the Better Bag?
Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old-worldly, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should
Pack Animal’s Rally Pack Review: Old School Materials Meet Modern Design
With easily the coolest name for a backpack company I’ve ever heard, Pack Animal's mission is to combine the best of pricy-but-not-always-functional heritage
Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet in 2026 Tested
It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make
The Minimalist’s Leather Bag – WP Standard Messenger Review
WP Standard is a very cool leather goods company you might know better as Whipping Post, which they used to do business under. Back in those days they also sold
Solovair vs. Dr. Martens: The Great British Boot-Off
Ever since I published my first review on Dr. Martens 1460 boots, I’ve been asked to compare them to those of another iconic British boot brand: Solovair. The
10 Best Leathers for Boots & Shoes
When you step into the world of high-quality footwear, you’ll likely find that brands have several leather options for each model they have. Sometimes, they're
My Favorite Boots for Under $300
You can get good boots for under $300, but not many. Luckily, I keep a detailed spreadsheet of the best boots under $300, so you don't have to. It’s a real
Is Filson’s $1000 Leather Briefcase Worth It?
Filson’s Rugged Twill briefcase is maybe the most iconic cotton briefcase there is. My current mission is to find the best leather briefcases for men, so it was
Satchel and Page’s Minimalist Mailbag Has the Best Bag Leather
Satchel & Page is a direct to consumer brand that focuses on really, really good leather. It's not that design isn't a priority for them, rather the
What We Know About Red Wing’s Cyber Attack
Editor's note: After more than three months offline, Red Wing's online store reopened mid-February 2021. The following article was published December 30,
Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Blacksmith – 10 Differences You Should Know
It’s not just the toecap. While they’re made on the same last so they fit the same way, there are more differences than you might think between Red Wing's
9 Great Indonesian Boot Brands You Should Know About
When asked to guess where the world's finest boots are made, the average person's first guess might not be Bandung, Indonesia — but they've got a very strong
Carl Friedrik’s Briefcase Review: Prada Quality for Under $700?
Formerly called Oppermann, Carl Friedrik was founded in 2012 and aims to disrupt the industry of luxury men's bags by going direct to consumer: no middlemen, no
4-Year Review of Cravar’s F.C., My Favorite Leather Messenger Bag
I have more than a few cool leather bags, but Cravar is something else. Not a lot of people are aware of them stateside because they’re small, independent,
Red Wing vs Dr. Martens – Comparing Their Most Popular Boots
Even if you don’t know a ton about boots, you probably know two names: Dr. Martens, the classic punk boot of choice for young guys, and Red Wing, maker of
Why Filson’s Mackinaw Cruiser Is the Best Wool Coat of All Time
Sometimes, the way they used to make cold-weather coats is still the best. Enter what I think is the best and most famous wool coat ever: the American-made
Kodiak Leather Bags Review: Pilot Bag vs Satchel
Today I’m taking a look at two buffalo leather bags from Kodiak Leather, a family run business that as started in 2014 by Jared Morse, who was frustrated by
Green Boots?! Why I Love Parkhurst’s Spruce Kudu Boot
What, you never considered buying green boots before? If you’re a guy whose boot collection is just dark brown, light brown, and maybe russet when you’re
11-Year-Old Saddleback: The Ultimate Leather Bag Review
Probably the most talked about men's leather bag on Earth, this is the legendary, and slightly controversial Large Classic Leather Briefcase from
