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
Full Grain Leather vs Top Grain vs Split: Leatherworkers Explain the Confusion
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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
Indonesia’s Bootmakers: An Interview With Santalum
Note: Since conducting this interview, Santalum is out of business. A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who
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
