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Our boot review process starts with extensive research, narrowing down the best brands before our team of boot experts field tests every boot to help you narrow down the best of the best.
American bootmaker Taft has discontinued the Dragon boot, I'll keep this review up for posterity. The Dragon was Taft's first model made with a Goodyear
This is a showdown between the two biggest casual American boot brands, and they're actually both the market's best value option — in different ways. In one
Is mink oil the fountain of youth for your boots? I decided to pick some up to see if they could work on some four-year-old Thursday boots. Now, these boots
Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert Sure, one day in the future, your boots will have conformed to the shape of your foot and
Helm is an Austin-based shoe company that has become a fixture of the city’s boot scene. Well known for their trademark white stripe in the midsole, their shoes
Bickmore has been in the leather care game since 1882, when they started out by making products to soothe sores on horses that were caused by their harnesses.
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
Note: This boot's been discontinued. Check out our Parkhurst Allen boot review for a look at their flagship model. Parkhurst is a newer boot company that was
Currently headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Allen Edmonds have been making boots in the United States since 1922 and when compared to other popular
Beauty on the eye, nappy to the touch, and a masterstroke on many dress styles, suede is both rugged and soft, and it makes for a great addition to a boot
This is it: the boot comparison. I’ve compared boots before, it’s true — Wolverine Vs. Thursday, Viberg Vs. Alden, Alden Vs. Allen Edmonds
Founded in 2014, Thursday Boot Company is one of the newest boot companies on the scene and they’ve been disruptive, to say the least. It was founded by Connor
Hey, this company went out of business a few years ago, and unfortunately it looks like some shady folks have gotten access to Santalum's online accounts.
Red Wing is probably the most popular and influential American boot brand of all time. Around here, I rarely stop talking about them; I’ve reviewed them,
Saphir's Renovateur is the crème de la shoe crème. It is the fanciest, schmanciest, priciest leather conditioning product you're likely to find, and it has
If you’ve already invested in a pair of quality leather boots, you probably know how important leather conditioner is. A good conditioner will do a lot for you:
This is it: the original yellow boot that made the Timberland Company so famous. These shoes have extremely widespread appeal. Here in Brooklyn I see them
It's fair to say that Venetian Shoe Cream is the go-to product for conditioning boots. Whether you're talking about boots that are outdoorsy or dressy,
[This boot is discontinued] LL Bean is one of the few companies I’ve reviewed that isn’t an actual, dedicated boot company. They’re a privately held retail
Trickers is renowned for their very classy dress shoes, quality calfskin leather, and broguing, which are those little perforations on the toe cap. When
Editor's Note: Unfortunately, this boot is discontinued. Wolf and Shepherd is an extremely unusual footwear company that was founded in 2014 Justin
I have a longstanding obsession with Indonesia. I live in New York City, but I grew up in Australia, where Indonesia is our largest neighboring country. Our
Don’t make the same mistake I did. Don’t lose your Red Wings to the wrong conditioner. Red Wing Iron Rangers, perhaps the most beloved American heritage
[This boot is discontinued] Danner is an enormously popular boot company. Based in Oregon, they were founded by Charles Danner in 1932 in Chippewa Falls,
Casual Durable™.
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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Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.
Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.
