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Since the Big Work-From-Home Upset of 2020, our style and fashion choices have adapted to a more casual palette. Three-piece suits and oxford shoes are no
Today, after hundreds of reviews and articles over some eight years of publishing, we're giving you our list of the best Chelsea boots for casual wear, formal
“Rugged” and "chelsea" are two words you don’t often hear together, especially when you could also use the word "fashionable." But those are the descriptors for
In retrospect, Indiana Jones's actions and reputation as an archeologist do not age well when you consider all the artifacts and ancient tombs he's destroyed,
If you take the classic Red Wing 875 and elevated every aspect of the boot, then you will get the Jakkrabbits Moc Toe Boot. Both models share a lot of
Famed Alden collector JD Sasso joined us for this journey through the best Alden boots on the market. New England was once home to numerous shoe
With so much choice out there, you should really love the clothes you wear. Clark's Bushacre 3 is a chukka that's a leveled up version of Clarks better known
Besides the time-saving lacelessness, one of my favorite things about Chelsea boots is how many varieties exist on the market. You can have rugged work Chelseas
In a world dominated by sneakers in an ever-growing casual workplace, many people, including yourself might not find the need to buy expensive leather boots or
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 hours —
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
Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert While extremely popular amongst dress shoe enthusiasts, suede is often not the first choice
If you know anything about the boot-collecting hobby, then you must be no stranger to Viberg. Founded in 1931 by Edwin Viberg, this Canadian boot company is
If you love your work boots and all things Americana, then it's more than likely you’ve looked on in simmering admiration of those who can pull off a great pair
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
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut
Is Nicks Urban Logger Boot the ultimate combination of work boot and city boot? The ideal footwear for, say, an urban environment and something you’d wear,
Irish Setter and Red Wing often get mentioned in the same sentence and there’s good reason: they’re the same company. Red Wing owns Irish Setter, both are
Depending on your background, Chelsea boots might be stylish urban boots, rugged riding boots, or footwear for manual labor. Variants of the Chelsea boot
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company In a (coco) nutshell, nah, you shouldn't use coconut oil to condition your
I’m finally reviewing one of my absolute favorite boots: the 350 Cruisers from White’s Boots. I’ve taken these boots up a volcano in Guatemala and, a little
Among solid leather boots, few are as lauded and iconic as the Red Wing 875 Classic Moc. While we have reviewed at least half a dozen moc toe boots on
Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After months of preparation,
This boot is handmade in Italy and made with your choice of suede or full grain leather. It's able to be resoled, and it costs just $250. All of this is hard to
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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