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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.

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Do Timberland Boots Run Big?

Don't buy Timberlands until you've read this guide, as many of Timberland's boots run big. I learned that the hard way when I bought my premium 6-inch

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9 Best Waterproof Boots for Men | Work Boots, Hiking Boots, Chelsea, Casual, Dressy

Finding the best waterproof boots—especially ones that look good—is challenging. They’re typically made with comically thick lugs, too much rubber, and an

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How I Got the Only Pair of Pink Red Wing Boots

Expert Verified By: Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage Red Wing is a formidable institution in the world of rugged American

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Briselblack Engineer Boot Review: “The Keepers” Are Keepers

Engineer boots are having a moment in the sun. Anyone who’s anyone in the boot world is rocking these throwbacks from the civil war. 11 inch shafts, high heel

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The 8 Most Criminally Underrated Boot Brands

While a lot of the world's bootmakers are amazing craftspeople, they aren't always great marketers or tech aficionados, so their amazing products languish in

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How to Get Smells Out of Work Boot Smell | 18 Tips to Keep Your Boots Fresh

If you are on your feet all day engaged in hard manual labor, smelly work boots are a fact of life. It's always a welcome relief to take off your work boots at

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Introducing Red Wing’s New Hybrid Boot: The Iron Ranger Traction Tred

Expert Verified By: Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage Last summer I had the greatest day of my life: I visited Red Wing,

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5 Best Truman Boots Of All Time

Truman Boot Company is well-known for crafting rugged, American-made, ultra manly boots with some of the most unusual and daring leathers you're likely to

GRANT STONE BRASS BOOT REVIEW

Grant Stone Brass Boot Review: The Best Moc Toe You Can Buy

When I visited a guy with 75 pairs of boots, he said the Brass Boot is his all-time favorite boot. When I  published my latest list of the best men's boots

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The Boot Lovers’ Guide to Over the Calf Dress Socks

Over the calf dress socks are the sock of the gentleman. And a classy alternative to ankle socks. But don't just keep them for special occasions. Quality

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How to Wax Suede | A Step-By-Step Guide Boots, Shoes, or Jackets

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert If you've ever owned a pair of suede boots, you'll probably agree it picks up stains and

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Beckett Simonon’s Douglas Jodhpur Boot Is Just About Almost Perfect

Beckett Simonon is a curious company. Despite being founded in 2011 the direct to consumer company still flies somewhat under the radar. With classically

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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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How to Keep Stitching White on Boots: 3 Killer Tips

Cleaning the stitching on your cowboy boots goes together like rodeos and steers. The one thing you can count on with cowboy boots is the stitches; they are

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How to Keep Your Feet Dry In Work Boots: 9 Essential Tips

In this unbelievably thorough article, we have compiled nine effective ways to combat excessive sweat and keep your feet healthy at the same time. ("I like

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The McRae Panama-Sole Jungle Boot Review – Dress Like It’s ‘Nam

The go-anywhere heritage boot that makes a statement or says nothing at all. Jungle boots can be punk, unassuming, or perfect for your profession. These boots

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DIY vs Professional Boot Care: How to Choose the Right Option for you

DIY vs professional boot care - which one is better? Although there is no definite and correct answer to the question, specific procedures require the skilled

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Red Wing Classic Chelsea Boot Review: The Chelsea That Works

For what I would consider America’s most beloved heritage boot company, Red Wing has had a surprisingly spotty history with Chelseas. Maybe that’s because

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Thursday Logger Boot Review | The Captain’s Underrated Big Brother

By now, just about everyone who owns a pair of boots has heard of Thursday Boot Company, thanks to their influencer marketing and aggressive online/ social

Please Sir, I Want Some Moorby | Canada West Boots Review

The date was October 17, 2019, I was mindlessly scrolling through my instagram feed when I was stopped by a pair of boots I didn’t recognize.  A quick tap and

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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

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6 Best Canadian Boot Brands for Men

As a Canadian boot-wearer, lusting over White's, Nicks, Wesco, and other American bootmakers on Instagram is a dangerous and often costly endeavor. Even

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Are Red Wings Worth It? What You Should Know Before Pulling the Trigger

The short answer, of course, is “Yes.” Well, maybe. But mostly “Yes.” Red Wing is the most iconic boot brand in the heritage sphere. So how did they get

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Should You Put Mink Oil Inside Your Boots?

Mink oil is as popular as it is because it works — for years, it has been the go-to elixir for dried up work boots. As a refresher for those of us who are not

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