The boot world at the $200 range can be a luck of the draw. Between a sea of lackluster anchor store brands and worn out Aldens, you get contenders like the Beckett Simonon Gallagher, a handsome, robust and well-priced option. Is the Gallagher worth your hard earned cheddar? Beckett Simonon Gallagher Boot Pros and Cons … Read more
Dievier is a new boot company based in San Diego that’s managing to bring something new to the table: resoleable moc toes that are even cheaper than Thursday Boot Company. At the moment, the young brand only offers one style: the Nomad. This is a Goodyear-welted moc-toe boot that has a sleek design, a lightweight … Read more
As a 5’8” woman, I used to be queen of the flat shoe. Residual insecurities from middle school when I was taller than all the boys, I guess. But recently, a combined realization that: flat shoes are awful for your knees, and being a tall lady is actually cool and hot and powerful have changed … Read more
It would be easy to call the Classic 8” LL Bean Men’s Bean Boot “iconic,” and accurate as well, but the Bean Boot does something more. It transcends this categorization to “symbolic.” It is symbolic of Autumn in New England, of thick wool sweaters over flannel shirts draped over jeans. It is symbolic of an … Read more
Whether you’re true blue, honest-to-God cowpuncher, or a Brooklyn hipster looking to add a little bit of Western flair into your folksy wardrobe, odds are you’ve heard of Tecovas. There are so many new brands popping up every day following a seemingly similar model” create a shiny new, direct-to-consumer brand, market yourself as a fresh, … Read more
I have always had a genuine appreciation for unique things. Things that drift slightly from the norm, and this has influenced my collections over the years. I am an avid watch collector, not in the multiple Rolex’s or AP’s type of category, but my current collection consists more of unique watches, modified by myself or … Read more
I knew that some brands continued to make military spec WWII-era Boondocker boots and I have always been curious about them, but part of the charm of Boondockers was that they were affordable. In the 70s they came from the local Army & Navy surplus stores where I spent many a Saturday afternoon. The modern … Read more
I love Chelsea boots. This might be because I’m Australian, a land that’s unusually predisposed to this laceless boot, but since I moved to Manhattan ten years ago my love of the Chelsea has only grown deeper. I mean, who wants to mess with laces if you don’t have to? In this review, we’re looking … Read more
If the Red Wing Iron Ranger boots have captivated your attention, you’re not alone. These are a hot topic in any online boot forum – and for good reason. If you want to learn more about these boots before buying them yourself, you’re probably hoping our Red Wing Iron Ranger review will help sway you … Read more
Looking for a Thursday Boots President Tobacco review? You’ve come to the right place – I’m going to share my thoughts on this rugged, resilient masterpiece by Thursday Boots today. Not only did I wear these boots while hosting the World’s Strongest Man, I even wore them to the tannery in Mexico, where the leather … Read more