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At over 125 years old, Thorogood is one of the oldest shoe companies in the United States and they’re one of the few that are employee-owned, two facts that
They made Doc Martens in England for a long time, but after nearing bankruptcy in 2003, they moved production to China and Thailand. Now, Dr. Martens only makes
White’s is one of the most storied bootmakers in America, famous for their ultra-tough firefighting boots but just as celebrated for their everyday casual boots
[Unfortunately, the Chippewa service boot has been discontinued.] There’s a ton of interest on Reddit, YouTube, and everywhere else in comparing these three
For those coming from YouTube, the discount code is just beneath the video↓ Joshua Bingaman had a storied history in footwear before launching Helm. His
Oak Street Bootmakers have a unique place in the scene: classic and understated good looks, an unusual degree of hand-making, and an unusually low price — once
I’ve been surprised by how many people have asked for a comparison of these two boots, but not that surprised. To me, this comparison seems to embody the state
Truman Boot Company is an Oregon-based brand founded in Pennsylvania by Vince Romano, who named the company after the border collie that adorns all their
I’ve seen the Taft Jack boot everywhere. Their digital marketing strategy is on point so if you’ve ever looked up boots online, you’ve probably been sent ads
NB: LOOKS LIKE THIS BOOT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED Y'ALL. LEAVING THIS REVIEW FOR THE HISTORICAL RECORD! Thorogood Work Boots was founded all the way back in 1892
Meermin, also called Meermin Mallorca, is a Spanish shoe company that’s often mentioned in the same breath as Carmina Shoes. While they are different companies,
Here are three brands that are compared and contrasted so often that boot fans on Reddit regularly accuse them of stealing from one another. That’s why today I
Red Wing is one of the most popular and influential American boot brands of all time. Heck, it may well be one of the most influential of all time. Around these
Founded by Ariel Nelson and Lane Gerson founded Jack Erwin — whoever that is — in 2013, saying they wanted to “build a brand not chasing trends, but rather
There are entry level boots, there are mid-range boots, there are upper tier boots, and these two brands sit firmly in the upper tier: the beloved but pricy
In an industry where a lot of companies are over a hundred years old, Grant Stone is quite a newcomer. It was co-founded in 2016 by Wyatt Gilmore, a guy whose
It's here: the ultimate boot showdown. The question of Red Wing versus Wolverine has been the most hotly debated since time immemorial (or at least
Despite having lived in New York City for many years, I speak with the dulcet tones of a man born in Australia. And every single time I upload a new review to
Viberg is a Canadian company that was founded in 1931 by Edwin Viberg, and it remains family owned to this day. Like many older boot companies, they started out
Note that these boots aren't available anymore. To Boot New York is a footwear company that's been in the business for about thirty years and while they're
Note: This boot and all of Chippewa's heritage line have been discontinued. Chippewa was founded by two German immigrants in 1901 out in Chippewa Falls,
I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to make a living by testing and reviewing boots, and in the last seven years I've wear tested hundreds of boots, filmed
Note: This boot has been discontinued. Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded in 2013 by Kory and Mallory Stevens. In less than three
The Frye Company was founded all the way back in 1863 by John Frye, who opened the first store in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and eventually launched its first
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Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad.
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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