Whether you're looking for business casual shoes or something to slip on with shorts and a linen shirt, look no further than the loafer. But with so many types
How I Learned to Make Boot Leather in Mexico
Through a series of unlikely events, I was fortunate enough to get invited to Lefarc Tannery to experience a leather making workshop. Situated in the capital
How Tricker’s Makes Britain’s Best Boots (Factory Visit)
What does it take to make a boot that got a seal of approval from the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, in the form of a royal warrant over 35 years
Tannery Visit: How CF Stead Makes the World’s Best Suede
From the highest-end luxury shoes made in the UK and North America to the most widespread suede footwear on the market, like Clarks and their desert boot, there
A Complete Guide to The Bear’s Groundbreaking Menswear | T-Shirts, Jeans, Suits, and More
Hulu’s The Bear is a runaway hit. Season 2's debut in June 2023 brought in 70% more viewers than the Season 1 debut a year earlier, and by mid-July the series
How Is Shell Cordovan Made? Horween Leather Company Explains
Shell cordovan is perhaps the most highly prized — and priced — material you can make a pair of shoes from. World renowned for its durability, luxurious
The 7 Best Loafers For Men in 2024 | Dressy, Chunky, Horsebit, and More
Loafers have gained a lot of buzz lately in the world of men's styling. This could be the product of aging millennials ditching their sneakers for a more
NYC’s Best Boot Stores: Allen Edmonds and Your First Dress Shoe
Today we`ve got another episode of our series on the best places to buy shoes and boots in New York City. We have come to the historic, world famous Madison
Why Horween Leather Company is America’s Best Tannery
When it comes to leather, few tanneries can match the quality and craftsmanship of Horween Leather Company. Based in Chicago and founded in 1905, Horween has
Inside NYC’s Best Shoe Stores: J. Fitzpatrick and His Patina Artistry
With so many newer brands in the scene offering not much more than their own version of classic American boot patterns, there are few bootmakers that stand out
What Boots Did Indiana Jones Wear?
In retrospect, Indiana Jones's actions and reputation as an archeologist do not age well when you consider all the artifacts and ancient tombs he's destroyed,
The Best Way to Mend Jeans and the Right Machine for Darning
Your jeans have a hole, you want to get them fixed because they’re still great jeans — you spent all that time getting that distressed look and hey, repairing
Inside NYC’s Best Shoe Stores: Leffot
Situated in the West Village between Christopher St. and Gay St. is Leffot. Founded by Steven Taffel in 2008, for over a decade now Steven and his team offer an
5 Reasons It’s Fine to Cuff Your Jeans, Actually
When you run a YouTube channel about boots and jeans, you open yourself up to a lot of unsolicited opinions about how you dress. And while it’s usually insecure
How to Wear Chukka Boots | 8 Styles For Every Guy
Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut uppers, and thin soles, at first glance they are more like a high-top sneaker than a
Why Hemp Is Better Than Cotton for Clothes
Despite its granola crunching image, hemp fabric is found in all sorts of clothes and textiles, and has been for centuries. Recently, while looking for a
Video: How I Resoled (My) Red Wing Boots, A Step-By-Step Guide
A funny consequence of owning an unreasonably high number of leather boots is that, shockingly, I've never had a pair resoled. They don't get enough wear.
The 5 Best Japanese Leather Jacket Brands
A good leather jacket can make any outfit — hell, any person — look cool. Even paired with dirty jogging shoes and a coffee-stained tee, if you've got a
How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)
After months of preparation, filming, and editing, it's finally ready: How I Learned Bootmaking. In five days. In Guatemala. It all started when I visited
Can You Squat in Boots? (400-POUND Test)
Sometimes you get a wacky idea in your head you can't shake. Like, is it possible to squat heavy weights in Goodyear welted boots? Since my hobbies include
How Thursday Boot Company Designs Boots
I've been hugely fortunate to visit factories around the world, from London's last jeans factory to Guatemalan shoe factories, and as much as I love meeting the
An Exclusive Look at Filson’s 2022 Outerwear
Recently, I headed to Filson's downtown Manhattan showroom — invite only, I'm afraid — to check out some special items they put for their 125th anniversary.
How Carmina Makes Their Luxury Chelsea Boots (Factory Visit!)
On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate enough to swing by the Spanish island of Mallorca to visit Carmina Shoemaker, makers of what many consider to be the
Welcome to London’s Last Jeans Factory: Blackhorse Lane Atelier
I was recently in London and after spending some time at denimhead meet ups, there was one place I kept hearing whispers of: Blackhorse Atelier. The biggest