People looking for their first pair of boots often likens the process to an odyssey. They are consumed by their goal of finding their dream pair, and
How To Size Red Wing Boots | A Guide to Every Boot from Red Wing Themselves
Most people's introduction to well-made footwear is usually going to be a pair of boots from Red Wing's Heritage label. There isn't really a mystery as to
What’s Cork Nitrile and Why Is It a Great Shoe Sole?
Far from the sexiest boot topics covered on this site (fire-treated leather comes to mind), boots soles are overlooked by many. There isn’t much point in
How to Wear Chukka Boots | 8 Styles For Every Guy
Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut uppers, and thin soles, at first glance they are more like a high-top sneaker than a
The 5 Best Chelsea Boots for Work | Yes, You Can Work In Chelseas
Depending on your background, Chelsea boots might be stylish urban boots, rugged riding boots, or footwear for manual labor. Variants of the Chelsea
How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)
After months of preparation, filming, and editing, it's finally ready: How I Learned Bootmaking. In five days. In Guatemala. It all started when I visited
Do Boots Run Big or Small? Your Guide to the Perfect Fit
Well, do boots run big or small? It's not a terrible question, especially if you mostly wear sneakers, because most boots run about a half to a whole size
Can You Take the Steel Toe Out of Boots?
Steel toe boots are not only eye-catching but they also protect your toes from a variety of hazardous conditions. However, one of the most common challenges of
How Tight Should Steel Toe Boots Fit?
Looking to buy the best-fitting steel-toe boots? When it comes to assessing the fit of your new steel toe boots, there are a good number of factors to keep
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
The 7 Best Moc Toe Boots On The Market 2024 | Best Value, Toughest, Best for Work, and More
Over the years I've made hundreds of boot reviews and during that time I've amassed a pretty sizable collection — and I always come back to moc toe boots as my
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
14 Best Vegan Boots For Men In 2024 | Cactus, Pineapple, PVC, and More
Looking for the best vegan boots for men? You've come to the right place. Today, I am going to share my top choices for cruelty-free vegan leather boots. If
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
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
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
Do Timberland Boots Run Big?
Don't buy Timberlands until you've read this guide, as many of their boots run big. I learned that the hard way when I bought my premium 6-inch waterproof
Do Dr Martens Run Big? How to Size the Punk Rock Icon
What's the story with Doc Martens and their sizing? They don't have half sizes or wide sizes. So, for a large percentage of the population, they won't fit
Moc Toe Boots vs Plain Toe Boots: Which Is Right for You?
If you've spent any time shopping for boots, you've come across the never-ending barrage of boot jargon: moc toe, plain toe, cap toe, steel toe — we've not even
How Should Cowboy Boots Fit? Fitting Tips for Fashion and Comfort
Howdy, are you wondering how should cowboy boots fit or planning to pull the trigger on that cowboy look? Whether it is your first time buying a pair of
Is Lefarc the World’s Most Sustainable Leather Tannery?
Note: This article is kind of sponsored by Lefarc, a tannery that supplies leather to brands like Thursday Boot Company, Timberland, and Saddleback. They didn't
12 Best Dress Boots for Men in 2024 | Balmoral, Chelsea, Custom, and More
Dressing up with boots can seem like a risky endeavor, but there are real benefits to picking boots over oxford shoes! Boots aren't just for factory workers:
20 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2024 (Made in USA!)
Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert More and more American brands are outsourcing their production overseas, and while that
18 Best Men’s Boots Under $200 (Expert Reviewed for 2024)
The best boots are durable, and the most longlasting boots are resoleable, and resoleable boots are more complex than sneakers, so they cost more to make. So
