I've been hugely fortunate to visit factories around the world, from London's last jeans factory to Guatemalan shoe factories, and as much as I love meeting the
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Perhaps no other jacket has the coolness and versatility of the Harrington Jacket, especially Baracuta's G9 — it's the original version, after all, after which
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On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate enough to swing by the Spanish island of Mallorca to visit Carmina Shoemaker, makers of what many consider to be the
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As I continue my noble quest to review every Red Wing heritage boot, I have finally arrived at the perhaps the most iconic American boot: the 8-inch tall 877
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Looking for the best vegan boots for men? You've come to the right place. Today, I am going to share my top choices for cruelty-free vegan leather boots. If
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Some of their clothes are overpriced, but I really like Filson bags. I’m utterly obsessed with their Journeyman backpack, I use their giant duffle as my primary
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There's no jacket more American than the denim jacket, which has been part of American culture for as long as the jean itself: the first denim jacket was made
The 5 Best Japanese Boot Brands
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Here’s What Kind of Boots Dean Winchester Wears (And 5 Alternatives)
There are 3 great boot options to slay the Dean Winchester-look and his Supernatural style. By the time you've finished this article, we're pretty sure you will
9 Best Women’s Boots | From Lace-Up to Chelseas, Cowboy, and Knee-Highs
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A pair of well-made leather boots are among the most essential wardrobe staples for men and women alike, combining versatility, durability, and beauty. But
How Starting a Boot Business Became a Humanitarian Endeavor (Brought to You By Adelante Shoes)
Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After bumping into me at a
Is the Best Chelsea Boot Indonesian? Unboxing Briselblack’s “Seventh” Boot
Editor's note: In 2023, Benzein's name was changed to Briselblack. We edited the text, but the video still says "Benzein." Could the world's best Chelsea boot
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If you're a stylish dude who loves the great outdoors — or just likes looking as though he loves the great outdoors — waxed canvas jackets are a great
What Is Vegan Leather? | Cactus, Mushroom, Pineapple, and Plastic
Vegan leather is just a fancy term used to market plastic, right? Cheap shoes being sold to hippies? Let’s find out. Veganism is no joke. It's a
VIDEO: How Thursday Boot Company Makes Their Boots
"How are Thursday boots made?" It's a question we hear a lot, so I decided to fly down to León, Mexico, to find out.This is the same trip where I spent an
10 Things I Learned Making My Own Boots
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The 5 Best High End Athletic Fit Jeans, From $ to $$$
The highest quality jeans are usually selvedge, meaning the fabric is woven on a shuttle loom that tends to make stronger, more textured denim. Historically,
Do Timberland Boots Run Big?
Don't buy Timberlands until you've read this guide, as many of Timberland's boots run big. I learned that the hard way when I bought my premium 6-inch
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I’ve been wearing hats for quite a few years now. Some of my inspirations for hat styles have come from movies. An early example for me and countless others,
