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Is Lefarc the World’s Most Sustainable Leather Tannery?

Note: This article is kind of sponsored by Lefarc, a tannery that supplies leather to brands like Thursday Boot Company, Timberland, and Saddleback. They didn't

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How to Shrink Leather Boots – Dos & Don’ts

Expert Verified By: Mike Larson, Global Product Design & Development Manager | Red Wing Heritage & Michael Batson, Vice President | North Star

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Filson’s Lined Packer Coat May Be the Most Epic Wool Coat on Earth

The Filson Lined Wool Packer Coat is one of the boldest statements in rugged wear today. When you first put it on, it seems to wear you. Then you go through a

Rare Red Wings

11 Best Red Wing Boots (You Can’t Buy)

While the name "Red Wing Heritage" evokes thoughts of a longstanding tradition, the brand actually has a lot of limited edition and discontinued boots in its

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My Favorite Summer Shoes: I Review Sabah’s Surprising Leather Slippers

When I need something a little more dressed up than sandals, flip-flops, or even sneakers, my go-to summer shoe is these Turkish leather slippers from

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The 5 Best “Heritage” Style Shorts for Rugged Guys

This is a really niche topic, but since this site is about the kind of apparel that I look for, we're doing it: the best heritage shorts. What Does

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Saddle Soap vs Mink Oil: What Should You Put On Your Boots?

You’ve got an impressive pair of beloved boots that have seen one too many winters, way too much oil and grease, and tons of miles of wear and tear. How do you

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5 Best Red Wing Boots For Men 2024 (Chosen by Red Wing Employees!)

What happens when four self-proclaimed Red Wing experts drink four whiskeys and try to rank the five best Red Wing boots for sale in North America? Fighting.

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4 Best Hybrid Swim Shorts for Men You Can Wear From the Pool to the Bar

When you're heading out to the beach or to a pool party and you don't want to bring a change of clothes (or you don't know what the changing room situation will

thursday captain vs president

Thursday’s Captain vs President Boots: 5 Differences You Should Know

At a cursory glance, Thursday’s Captain and President boots seem like the same boot, with only a toecap — an extra layer of leather over the end of the boot —

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Thursday’s Diplomat Boot Review: The World’s Most Versatile Moc Toe?

I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to moc toes, but hiding in plain sight all this time was Thursday Boot Company’s Diplomat. The Diplomat is unlike any

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Denim vs Chambray – Which Fits Your Needs?

You might be familiar with denim and chambray as a pair because for just about 150 years, denim pants and chambray work shirts have been a popular outfit choice

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The 5 Best Lightweight Shorts for Men 2025 | Linen, Hemp, Stretch

If you’re wearing shorts, make it count: make them high quality, and if you wait until the last possible second to stop wearing jeans and start wearing shorts,

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Warfield & Grand Review – The Garrison and a Tale of Two Boots

There are plenty of boot and shoe companies out there whose sole concern (get it?) is making a product that looks expensive. But simply because a shoe has the

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The Right and Wrong Ways to Stretch Calves of Leather Boots

Have you purchased a pair of tall boots that are uncomfortably tight in calf? The last thing you want to do is buy a new pair of $300 boots! The good news is

Thursday Boots Sneaker Review | Is the Premier the Best Value White Sneaker?

Do we really need another minimalist white sneaker? If it's made of this leather and has this construction at this price point, my answer is yes.

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Better Than Filson? Bradley Mountain’s 20-OZ Canvas Backpack Review

I’m a little embarrassed at how badly I wanted this bag. I was salivating over it for months (maybe a year) before finally pulling the trigger because... it

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11 Best Insoles For Work Boots Expert Reviewed

If you wear workbooks regularly and experience foot discomfort, it might be time to invest in some new work boots or shoe insoles. Maybe the stock insoles just

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The 10 Best Japanese-Exclusive Red Wings (According to Red Wing Employees)

Red Wing embodies American heritage boots perhaps better than any other company, which is why it has such a dedicated following in... Japan. Part of the

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My Experience With Aquaman’s Jeans

Anyone who watched 2018’s “Aquaman” probably noticed Jason Momoa's jeans, and if you are a fan of fine denim, then maybe you Googled where they came from:

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5 Home Remedies to Clean Your Chuck Taylor Sneakers

A hundred million Chuck Taylor All Stars are sold every year (seriously) and I've owned at least one pair ever since I was fifteen years old. (My first pair was

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White’s Vs Viberg: The Service Boot Showdown

Whether you’re a history buff or you simply like an earth-toned wardrobe, a version of the military service boot is likely what comes to mind when you think

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The 7 Best Lightweight Jeans for Summer 2021

You might not think jeans can be great summer wear, but if you’re a guy who loves wearing boots or if you go to a lot of outings for which shorts aren't

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Is White’s Perry Boot the Best Value Moc Toe?

While perhaps not as widely known as Red Wing, Danner, or Wolverine, White’s Boots is a force to be reckoned with in the heritage boot world and is consistently

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