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red wing iron ranger vs moc toe

Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Moc Toe Boots | Sizing, Style, and Comfort Comparison

When a man is looking for a pair of casual boots that are as stylish as they are durable, they typically land on Red Wing Heritage, the Minnesota outfit that's

thursday boots vs beckett simonon

Thursday Boots vs Beckett Simonon | Who Makes the Best Value Boots?

In the world of footwear, quality isn't always determined by price alone. While the retail price can serve as a useful reference point, exclusively relying on

premium vs basic timberland boots

Premium vs Basic Timberland Boots (CUT IN HALF)

Are the Premium Timberland Waterproof Boots worth the 80-or-so dollars more than the "Classic," or usually called "Basic" Timberland Waterproof

thorogood vs danner moc toe

Danner vs Thorogood Boots | Best Moc Toes Under $300?

Today, we are looking at two popular moc toe style work boots: the Danner Bull Run in brown, and Thorogood’s American Heritage 6” Moc Toe in black. Danner

best leather sneakers for men

The 10 Best Leather Sneakers for Men | Minimalist, Low Profile, Dressy Sneaks

Whether you're a sneakerhead or not, there is no denying that sneakers have earned their place as staples in any wardrobe. They're easy to walk in, come in

thursday terracotta captain boot

Thursday Vanguard vs Captain | Is One Boot Better for Your Needs?

For the longest time, newcomers to boots defaulted to the Red Wing Iron Ranger for their first boot. But since the arrival of Thursday Boot Company, there's a

dr martens vs thursday boots

Dr. Martens vs Thursday Boots | Which Is Better for Your Feet?

It's probably fair to say that the two most popular lace up boots for under $200 are Thursday Boot Company and Dr. Martens. These two brands are both

How To Size Red Wing Boots | A Guide to Every Boot from Red Wing Themselves

Most people's introduction to well-made footwear is usually going to be a pair of boots from Red Wing's Heritage label. There isn't really a mystery as to

red wing vs irish setter

Irish Setter Vs. Red Wing Boots: 6 Reasons to Pick One Over the Other

Irish Setter and Red Wing often get mentioned in the same sentence and there’s good reason: they’re the same company. Red Wing owns Irish Setter, both are

saddle soap vs mink oil

Saddle Soap vs Mink Oil: What Should You Put On Your Boots?

You’ve got an impressive pair of beloved boots that have seen one too many winters, way too much oil and grease, and tons of miles of wear and tear. How do you

thursday captain vs president

Thursday’s Captain vs President Boots: 5 Differences You Should Know

At a cursory glance, Thursday’s Captain and President boots seem like the same boot, with only toecap — an extra layer of leather over the end of the boot — to

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Denim vs Chambray – Which Fits Your Needs?

You might be familiar with denim and chambray as a pair because for just about 150 years, denim pants and chambray work shirts have been a popular outfit choice

best lightweight shorts for men

The 5 Best Lightweight Shorts for Men 2023 | Linen, Hemp, Stretch

If you’re wearing shorts, make it count: make them high quality, and if you wait until the last possible second to stop wearing jeans and start wearing shorts

Whties vs Vibergs

White’s Vs Viberg: The Service Boot Showdown

Whether you’re a history buff or you simply like an earth-toned wardrobe, a version of the military service boot is likely what comes to mind when you think

Danner Heavy Steel Yark

Hiking Boots vs Work Boots: What You Should Know

Trying to decide if you can go for a hike with those trusty work boots? It might seem crazy to buy another pair of boots for a singular activity — boots are

venetian shoe cream vs saphir renovateur

Venetian Shoe Cream vs Saphir Renovateur Comparison

The two most talked about conditioners for leather boots are Venetian Shoe Cream and Saphir’s Renovateur, so let’s compare the two so you can decide which one

american giant vs flint and tinder hoodie comparison

American Giant vs Flint and Tinder: The World’s Best Hoodie?

It’s time to get a new hoodie and this time you want a good one — a really good one. You’ve graduated from the thirty-dollar polyester ones from Uniqlo and

filson dryden backpack review vs journeyman

Filson’s Dryden Backpack vs Journeyman: What’s the Better Bag?

Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old world-y, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should

Chukka vs Chelsea Boots SIde by Side

Chukka vs Chelsea Boots: Which Are Right for You?

I wear a lot of boots and I'm often asked about specific styles, like what's a Chukka boot or what's a Chelsea Boot. Which is better for the office? Is one more

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The 10 Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet | Moc Toe, Chukka, Chelsea, and More

It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make

Danner’s Winter Boots vs Military Winter Boots – Does Danner Hold Up?

I love heritage boots made with rich, full-grain leather as much as anyone else. But when that huge snowstorm hits you have to admit: Iron Rangers won’t cut it

solovair vs dr martens

Dr. Martens vs Solovair – The Great British Boot Off

Ever since I published my first review on Dr. Martens 1460 boots, I’ve been asked to compare it to the shoe’s twin, Solovair. Why? For starters, the boots

red wing iron ranger vs blacksmith

Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Blacksmith – 10 Differences You Should Know

It’s not just the toecap. While they’re made on the same last so they fit the same way, there are more differences than you might think between Red Wing's

red wing vs dr martens

Red Wing vs Dr. Martens – Comparing Their Most Popular Boots

Even if you don’t know a ton about boots, you probably know two names: Dr. Martens, the classic punk boot of choice for young guys, and Red Wing, maker of

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