Snugly nestled in the spot between work boot and dress shoe, the chukka is the perfect shoe when you can’t decide between dressy or casual. Plus, it’s the only
Top Grain’s Better Than Full Grain, and More Leather Myth Busting
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Click around the internet and most articles on leather types split them into
Interview With Sagara, Indonesia’s Best Known Bootmaker
Anyone who has spent a lot of time reading about the world's best boots has no doubt come across one exceptional country over and over again: Indonesia. We know
What Exactly Is a Last, and Why Is It So Important?
If you’re new to boot fandom, or even if you’re not, you might be a little confused by the way people talk about lasts. A lot goes into making a good boot, and
The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition
Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some
How Japan Made Red Wing Their Own
When Red Wing decided to take their brand global in the 1970s, it had a problem. The boot behemoth had built its name as the go-to workboot for middle America
Why Are There So Many Great Indonesian Boots? An Interview With Santalum
A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who have swung by Bangkok or Hoi An to pick up a tailor-made suit have
Goodyear Welt Vs. Blake Stitch Vs. Cement — Which is Best?
Even though it doesn’t refer to leather quality, style, country of origin, or the material of the sole, it's fair to say that the words “Goodyear welt” have
The Ultimate Guide to How Boots Should Fit (5 Areas to Look At)
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay | Leatherworker & Rose Anvil Founder “Which way do they stretch? Are they even going to stretch? I know I’m a size
