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Taft Dragon Boot Review – Does It Live Up to the Hype?

This boot has been discontinued — check out my review of its successor, the Taft Dragon 2.0! Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded

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Frye Jones Lace Up Review – Look Great, Fits Weird

The Frye Company was founded all the way back in 1863 by John Frye, who opened the first store in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and eventually launched its first

Wolverine 1000 mile loose grain

The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition

Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some

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How Japan Made Red Wing Their Own

When Red Wing decided to take their brand global in the 1970s, it had a problem. The boot behemoth had built its name as the go-to workboot for middle America

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Alden Indy Review: Is It Worthy of Indiana Jones?

Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden, Alden Shoe Company is the oldest shoe company in New England and it's a brand that reminds you how important boots used to

Santalum service boot

Why Are There So Many Great Indonesian Boots? An Interview With Santalum

A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who have swung by Bangkok or Hoi An to pick up a tailor-made suit have

Wolverine 1000 mile boot review

A Better Wolverine 1000 Mile Review (2025 Update)

The second video I ever did was a review of the Wolverine 1000 Mile boots, and look: it wasn't very good. I didn't have a ton of experience and I misunderstood

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill beach

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Review – Super Versatile, Iffy QC

Allen Edmonds have been making boots in the United States since 1922 and are currently headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin. While the brand started out

Meermin Chestnut Country Calf storm welt

Goodyear Welt Vs. Blake Stitch Vs. Cement — Which is Best?

Even though it doesn’t refer to leather quality, style, country of origin, or the material of the sole, it's fair to say that the words “Goodyear welt” have

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The Ultimate Guide to How Boots Should Fit (5 Areas to Look At)

Expert Verified By: Weston Kay | Leatherworker & Rose Anvil Founder “Which way do they stretch? Are they even going to stretch? I know I’m a size

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Clarks’ Desert Boot Review: Why It Is the World’s Most Popular Chukka

Clarks is a monumentally successful shoe company founded in England in 1825. It slowly became one of the most influential brands in Britain and even many of its

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