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Hemp vs Cotton: Is Hemp 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 durable
Video: How I Resoled (My) Red Wing Boots, A Step-By-Step Guide
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An Exclusive Look at Filson’s 2022 Outerwear
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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
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Leather Tanning Myths: Why Chrome Tanning Can be Better Than Veg
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The 5 Best Japanese Boot Brands
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Here’s What Kind of Boots Dean Winchester Wears (And 5 Alternatives)
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How Starting a Boot Business Became a Humanitarian Endeavor (Brought to You By Adelante Shoes)
Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After bumping into me at a
What Is Vegan Leather? | Cactus, Mushroom, Pineapple, and Plastic
Vegan leather is just a fancy term used to market plastic, right? Cheap shoes being sold to hippies? Let’s find out. Veganism is no joke. It's a lifestyle
VIDEO: How Thursday Boot Company Makes Their Boots
"How are Thursday boots made?" It's a question we hear a lot, so I decided to fly down to León, Mexico, to find out. This is the same trip where I spent
10 Things I Learned Making My Own Boots
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If you ever watched the smash-hit TV series, The Walking Dead, you will almost certainly have pondered 'What kind of boots does Rick Grimes Wear?' And that's
