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
Taft Dragon Boot Review – Does It Live Up to the Hype?
This boot has been discontinued — check out my review of its successor, the Taft Dragon 2.0! Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded
Frye Jones Lace Up Review – Look Great, Fits Weird
The Frye Company was founded all the way back in 1863 by John Frye, who opened the first store in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and eventually launched its first
Alden Indy Review: Is It Worthy of Indiana Jones?
Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden, Alden Shoe Company is the oldest shoe company in New England and it's a brand that reminds you how important boots used to
Wolverine 1000 Mile Review | Are They Tough Enough?
Founded all the way back in 1883 — way before the mutton-chopped comic book character — Wolverine has a long history that includes a stint developing pigskin
Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Review – Super Versatile, Iffy QC
Allen Edmonds have been making boots in the United States since 1922 and are currently headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin. While the brand started out
Clarks’ Desert Boot Review: Why It Is the World’s Most Popular Chukka
Clarks is a monumentally successful shoe company founded in England in 1825. It slowly became one of the most influential brands in Britain and even many of its
