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We travel the globe to find the menswear stories. From Indonesia to the UK, our experts interview industry veterans, up-and-coming bootmakers, and influential voices to bring you the best in heritage menswear culture.

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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How to Wear Chukka Boots | 8 Styles For Every Guy

Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut

Hemp Blazer

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

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Video: How I Resoled (My) Red Wing Boots, A Step-By-Step Guide

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert A funny consequence of owning an unreasonably high number of leather boots is that,

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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 cool

How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After months of preparation,

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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

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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

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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.

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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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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

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Leather Tanning Myths: Why Chrome Tanning Can be Better Than Veg

I learned a lot about leather this year; I learned about leather’s quality control standards with a sneaker company; I made my own leather in Mexico; I saw how

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The 5 Best Japanese Boot Brands

World renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, Japan makes some of the highest quality boots you're ever likely to find. And it’s not just clothes

Here’s What Kind of Boots Dean Winchester Wears (And 5 Alternatives)

There are 3 great boot options to slay the Dean Winchester-look and his Supernatural style. By the time you've finished this article, we're pretty sure you will

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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

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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

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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

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10 Things I Learned Making My Own Boots

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! I recently made a

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Freddy Gets Faded: A Nightmare On Elm Street x Naked & Famous Denim

Invading the dreams of denim enthusiasts and warping reality is par for the course at Naked & Famous. From the same guys who brought you color changing

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Which Boots Does Rick Grimes Wear? A Guide to Walking Dead Pretty

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

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