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Back in the good ole days, you could get LL Bean replacement laces for your iconic 8’’ duck boots by invoking the magic of their lifetime guarantee. Alas, gone
Red Wing vs Timberland – Which Is the Better Boot?
These are two seriously iconic boots that are famous for completely different reasons. They both fall into the category of the All-American Work Boot
Grant Stone Chelsea Boot Review: Alden Quality for Under $400?
If anyone ever tells you that something's bad quality because it's made in China, you should direct them to Grant Stone. This truly unique company was founded
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Taylor Stitch’s Ranch Boot Is the Most Underrated Chelsea
Note: these are discontinued. I actually quite like Taylor Stitch. I’m not sure if that’s a controversial opinion or not but while I haven’t written about
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Reviewing Thursday’s Chelsea Boots (Duke vs Cavalier)
This is everything you could possibly want to know about the Chelsea boots from Thursday boots: the Cavalier and the Duke. Why would a company have two Chelsea
Here’s How to Get Salt Stains Out of Your Shoes & Boots
A mentor once told me, "If you take good care of your tools, they'll take good care of you." This wisdom applies beyond tools to clothing as well. For
Review: Oliver Cabell’s SB1 Is a Solid, Inexpensive City Boot
Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more honest than the bigger brands. Their schtick is that most brands don’t tell you how
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Rider Boot Company! Not a company that makes horse riding boots, a company that makes svelte and snappy boots that's run by Ron Rider and his family. It’s a
Red Wing vs Thorogood: Which Moc Toe Is Best for You?
If you've searched for the best moc toe boot, you've probably come across these two iconic, American made boots: Red Wing and Thorogood. The two are locked in
Helm’s Holt Boot Is the Chelsea From the Future (Review & Discount)
I always thought a Chelsea was a Chelsea was a Chelsea until I came across the Holt, the aesthetic of which I can only describe as a Chelsea from the
Review: Rhodes Dean Boots Combine Work and Dress Boot
The Rhodes line of boots is a product of Huckberry, an online men's store that the founders envisioned as "equal parts store, magazine, and inspiration." It’s
Wool Boot Review: Is YRX the New (Cheaper) Taft?
2022 update: This brand has shut down. Don't buy stuff from them! YRX. A weird name for a millennial-owned company that makes some delightfully weird boots. On
Mink Oil For Boots (Expert Guide) | Pros, Cons, & Alternatives
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Sutro Charlton Review: Comfy Boots With Ugly Leather
Sutro Footwear has been in business for over 35 years and they're the San Francisco boot company. The company is named after a former mayor of the city and all
Red Wing Weekender Chelsea Review: Work Boots That Aren’t Work Boots
Red Wing Heritage is perhaps the most iconic brand in American boots and their products are often the first high quality boots a guy buys — they were for
Mark Albert Review: Made to Order, in America, Under $300?!
NOTE: MARK ALBERT CLOSED DOWN IN 2022. We're leaving this review as a record, but you can't order from them. Follow Mark's new career as a tattoo
14 Best Men’s Boots Under $200 (Expert Reviewed for 2025)
The best boots are durable, and the most long-lasting boots are resoleable, and resoleable boots are more complex than sneakers, so they cost more to make. So
4 Fun Ways to Personalize Your Shoes and Boots
At Stridewise, we love boots and shoes that last — but we also appreciate footwear that stands out. Whether you’re headed to a wedding or just want to add a
Review: The Merchant Might Be Red Wing’s Best All Rounder
If you want a casual boot that you can comfortably wear with jeans and a t-shirt or khakis and a button down, but if you think most of Red Wing's offerings are
The Fairfax Combines City Boot and Western Boot (Two24 Ariat Review)
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