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
Review: White’s MP Service Boot Blends Toughness, Fashion and Comfort
White’s is a Spokane-based company with roots in West Virginia, where Otto White’s father and grandfather made calked boots for the logging industry before the
Thorogood Vs. Red Wing Vs. Chippewa – The Best American Work Boot?
There’s a ton of interest on Reddit, YouTube, and everywhere else in comparing these three stalwart American boot companies and it’s not hard to see why. They
Review: Helm’s Crazy Versatile Muller Boot (Plus a Discount Code!)
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 Review: Military Boot Showdown (Trench vs Field Boots)
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
3 Reasons You Need Cedar Shoe Trees
So, you’ve bought yourself a few pairs of high-quality leather boots. Congratulations! Your wardrobe and I thank you. Not only have you upped your fashion game,
Wolverine 1000 Mile Vs. Thursday Captain Boot – Which Boot Is Better?
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 Review – Are They Worth Nearly $500?
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
Taft Jack Boot Review – Are Wool Boots Worth It?
One of the newer boot companies on the market, Taft sells direct to consumer and their unusual Jack boot is their best known model. How does it actually hold up to city living?
Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded in 2013 by Kory and Mallory Stevens and less than three years later, the two of them had
Thorogood 1892 Dodgeville Review – Is It the New Iron Ranger?
Thorogood's cap-toed boots are clearly intended to compete with Red Wing's Iron Rangers and while they may have the advantage of Chromexcel, there are downsides.
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
16 Best Boots For Men to Buy Tested By Experts (Spring 2025)
I own well over a hundred pairs of boots; I've traveled the world to find the best boots for men. I've interviewed experts, including bootmakers, cobblers, and
The Right Way to Waterproof Nice Boots
If you own a quality pair of shoes and you know what you’re doing, then you make sure you condition the leather every few months. Leather, after all, is skin.
Meermin Chestnut Country Calf Review – Why Pebble Grain Leather?
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,
Alden Vs. Allen Edmonds Vs. Grant Stone – The Great Debate
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 Moc Toe Review, 3 Years Old – Do The Boots Hold Up?
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
Jack Erwin Chester Boot Review – Why So Cheap?
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
Viberg Vs. Alden: Which High-End Boot is Better?
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
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Review | Better Value Than You Think
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
Red Wing Iron Ranger Vs. Wolverine 1000 Mile: Which Is the Best Men’s Boot?
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 since
R.M. Williams Review – The National Boot of Australia
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 Service Boot Review – Is It Seriously Worth $800?
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
Review: To Boot New York’s Astoria Boot Is Great In the Office, Not Outside It
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
Chippewa Service Boot Review – Is It Cheap Enough?
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,
Thursday Captain Boot Review (2024) | Five Years Testing the “Anywhere Boot”
I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to make a living by testing and reviewing boots. And after six years, dozens of reviews, hundreds of YouTube videos, and
