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
The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition
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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
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
Indonesia’s Bootmakers: An Interview With Santalum
Note: Since conducting this interview, Santalum is out of business. A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who
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)
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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
