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We consult a wide range of industry experts, from cobblers and bootmakers to hobbyists and collectors, to create informative boot guides to help you find the best casual, durable boots.

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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

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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

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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

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12 Best Dress Boots for Men in 2025 | 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:

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10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)

A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your

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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

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How to Break in Boots – 12 Expert Tricks for Tough Boots

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert Stiffness is the ultimate paradox with a brand-new pair of boots. Sure, one day in the

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3 Reasons (Most) Boots Should Have a Shank

What exactly is a boot shank? Simply put, the shank is a load-bearing piece of steel (or another hard, inflexible material) that is sandwiched between the

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16 Best Boots For Men to Buy Tested By Experts (Spring 2025)

I own well over a hundred pairs of boots; I've traveled the world to find the best boots for men. I've interviewed experts, including bootmakers, cobblers, and

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This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more

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