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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

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

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 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

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

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

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