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What Exactly Is Heritage Fashion?
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A Beginner’s Guide to Vintage Florsheim
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How Schott Became the Most Iconic Leather Jacket Brand Ever
A lot of what are considered to be “wardrobe staples” today are items popularized by yesterday's rule breakers. Hollywood rebels like James Dean and Marlon
Canvas vs Twill – Is One More Durable?
While writing my piece about the best waxed canvas backpacks, I was reminded that there are a ton of ways to weave cotton and that the average guy's
Here’s Where You Can Buy Perfect LL Bean Replacement Laces
Back in the good ole days, you could get LL Bean replacement laces for your iconic 8’’ duck boots by invoking the magic of their lifetime guarantee. Alas, gone
Why Hamilton Makes the Best Field Watch on Earth
The category of ‘military inspired’ watches is about as broad and muddy as the trenches and battlefields in which the original issued watches were used. From
Red Wing vs Timberland – Which Is the Better Boot?
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
6 Under-the-Radar Japanese Denim Brands You Should Know About
If you’ve been into denim for any amount of time you will most certainly have dabbled in (or at least be aware of) the deep, dark world that is Japanese
The Pros and Cons of Camel Leather Apparel
Depending on where you’re from, camel leather may seem like an unusual, exotic choice of material. But there are a few reasons why you should consider this fine
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
How to Pick the Best Shoes for Your Foot Type (Pronate, Supinate, Neutral)
Finding the right pair of boots can be difficult when you consider it important to match your boot to your foot type since feet and shoes come in many shapes
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
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So, you’re serious about boots. You’re looking for the highest quality, the ones that will really last, and it’s got you asking the real questions like, “I want
From Office Job to Boot Maker – Interview With Parkhurst’s Andrew Svisco
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The Pros and Cons of Leather Boot Soles
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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
Why Hand Welted Boots are Better Than Goodyear Welted
The term “Goodyear welted” is often used as a mark of quality for men’s boots. In fact, people quite often will not even consider buying a pair of boots if they
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
Are Red Wings Made in China? (5 Things You Don’t Know About Red Wing)
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Red Wing is probably the best known heritage boot company on Earth. Wearing in
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
