In twenty-three years of wearing work boots, I’ve never owned a pair from Georgia Boot, so I was excited to give their budget soft-toe Georgia Giant Waterproof
Why Australia’s Richest Man Bought R.M. Williams: an Andrew Forrest Interview
Here's a new one: they let me interview the richest man in Australia. I’ve spent years visiting boot factories and interviewing shoemakers all over the
Why Would Someone Buy Bespoke Shoes? We Asked a Master Shoemaker
For most people, custom footwear lives somewhere between fantasy and mystery. It’s hard to picture what the process actually looks like, or why anyone in the
Drew’s Boots Review: A Casual Chelsea That Doesn’t Fit In
Today I've got a review of a hard-to-pin-down boot from a hard-to-pin-down boot brand from the Pacific Northwest that I’ve actually never worn before. And it’s
Blundstone vs Redback’s Work Boots: 3 Months of Jobsite Wear
I've spent years wear testing different work boots, and this might be my most... Australian review yet. From the nation that pretty much only wears Chelsea
Moc Toe Boots Compared: Red Wing vs Thursday vs Thursday Black Label
As the two most popular American boot brands, I'm always asked to compare Red Wing Heritage and Thursday Boot Company. (In fact, I already did a comparison of
How R.M. Williams Makes the Definitive Australian Boot (Factory Visit)
The nation of Australia has exactly one boot: the R.M. Williams Chelsea. (Although they prefer the term "elastic sided boot" Down Under.) Chelseas are so
3 Kinds of Pacific Northwest Boot Brands You Should Know
There's foowear, there's boots, there's heritage boots (the old fashioned, resoleable kind), and then there are Pacific Northwest boots. More than a
Red Wing 1907 One-Year Review: Patina, Sizing & More
Hey everybody, I'm Patrick from Rocky Mountain Style and I'm sharing a quick, one-year review of my Red Wing Classic 1907 Moc Toe boots. They've been my
Steel Blue Review: A Comfortable, Well-Priced Blundstone Alternative
Steel Blue is a little-known work boot brand from Western Australia that was new to me until I came across their Hobart Scuff model while researching
Red Wing SuperSole 2.0 Review: Is Red Wing’s Most Expensive Work Boot Worth It?
I'm reviewing Red Wing Shoes' 8-inch tall SuperSole 2.0 2414, one of their most expensive work boots. As a water plant operator, I am required to wear
Hand Lasted Boots: Overhyped or Underappreciated?
Expert Verified By: George Vlagos, Founder, Oak Street Bootmakers & Sandeep Parihar, Co-Owner, BLKBRD Shoemaker Practically every
The 10 Best Boots for Under $500
The internet is jam packed with lists of best boots under $200 and best boots under $300 because, let’s be real, $300 is a jaw dropping amount of
10 Most Comfortable (kinds of) Boots
Ever since I started this blog about boots and started wearing every kind of boot from every kind of brand, people have been requesting a list of the most
How I Quit My Job and Became a Bootmaker
Have you ever dreamed of walking away from office life to start fresh in a quiet workshop, working with your hands and building something lasting? For many
R.M. Williams vs Blundstone Chelseas | Australia’s Greatest Boot Battle
I’m based in New York, but I’m originally from Australia, so I’m thrilled to share perhaps the most Australian review I'll ever write. (Even more so than the
Thursday Scout Review : The Superior Desert Boot?
After years of hating on chukka boots, I finally converted this summer: desert boots are probably the best boot for summer. Made with suede uppers and soft
Indonesia’s Most Mysterious Bootmaker: An Interview With Onderhoud
In the world of really, really nice shoes and boots, there is a parallel universe operating in the Indonesian city of Bandung in West Java. A city famous for
9 Movies That Starred Red Wing Boots
Every time I see a Red Wing boot in a movie, I do that DiCaprio on the couch meme: That's my boot! Since I haven't seen a list of their cinematic appearances
The 5 Worst Boots Men Can Buy
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder, Rose Anvil I rarely post super negative reviews of a boot, mostly because I do enough research I buy to make sure I'm
1-Year Luca Drift Camp Moc Review: Ultimate Dad Shoe Comfort?
After a year of wear testing, I'm diving into an in-depth LUCA Drift Camp Moc review, exploring whether these comfortable camp mocs live up to their nostalgic
Tassel Loafer Style Guide: How to Get Down with the Dangle
Since its start as a custom shoe for a Hungarian Hollywood star, the tassel loafer has made its way to every kind of foot: from 1980s Wall Street snakes to
NYC’s Best Boot Stores: The Disruptive Thursday Boot Company
After 10 years of covering casual menswear, I started a YouTube series on the best boot stores in New York City, a place teeming with high-quality
Thursday Cadet Boot Review: One Boot Made Two Different Ways
Today, we're diving into a review of Thursday Boot Company's Cadet boot and seeing how it stacks up against other popular Thursday models,
