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Our sneaker review process combines extensive research, narrowing down the best brands before our team of sneaker experts field tests each one to the best looking, most comfortable, and durable options out there.

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Red Wing Moc Oxford Review: A Year of Wearing the Boot-Shoe

I'm here to review my Red Wing Shop Moc Oxfords, which I have been wearing for a year. This is basically a shoe version of their legendary 875 Moc Toe Boot,

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A 6-Month Review of Axel Arigato’s Clean 90 Sneakers

Axel Arigato's Clean 90 sneaker doesn't need scream for attention to turn heads; it's sleek and understated, but quietly luxurious. They elevate your outfit

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Nappa Leather Guide: What is Nappa Leather & Is it Good for Sneakers?

If you own or are considering buying high-end sneakers, you've probably encountered the words Nappa leather to describe the uppers. I own a ton of leather

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Thursday Women’s Sneaker Review | Does the “Premier” Live Up to the Name?

Never in the history of our planet has the line between workout sneaker and fashion sneaker been as blurred as it is now. Shoes once relegated to the darkest

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Acquired Again: Steve Madden Sells Greats to UCG

Has a brand ever improved post-acquisition? I ask because Unified Commerce Group (UCG) just bought Greats, the Brooklyn-born sneaker brand that made waves

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Can You Resole Sneakers? It’s Not a “Yes” or “No” Question

Expert Verified By: Chris Woodford, Managing Director, Crown Northampton Shoes Footwear guys tend to divide shoes into two categories: resoleable and

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5 Best Leather Sneakers For Wide Feet From E to EEEEE, Expert Tested

Buying leather sneakers can be a daunting task for various reasons — it's a financial step up from basic canvas kicks, and you want to get this right — but it

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12 Common Projects Alternatives | Minimalist Sneakers, Reasonable Prices

Minimalist, white-leather sneakers are like the black cap-toe oxfords of a casual wardrobe: it's a shoe that will never go out of style and it pairs seamlessly

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Greats’ Royale Sneaker Review | Still Worth It, Post-Acquisition?

One of the sneaker models that Greats was founded on (and known for) is the world-famous Royale. This is a classic, minimalist leather sneaker that's

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How to Make a $800 Sneaker | A Trip to Crown Northampton

Expert Verified By: Chris Woodford, Managing Director, Crown Northampton Shoes Have you ever wondered why a luxury dress sneaker could command a price tag of

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Nothing New Sneaker Review | The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Sneaks?

Launched in 2019, Nothing New is a small but disruptive brand with an unwavering commitment to sustainability — but the shoes also have style in

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Gustin Sneaker Review | Amazing Quality, If You’re Patient

Gustin is an online direct-to-consumer brand focusing on value and high quality use of materials and construction via a crowdfunding model. They make a

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Tom Sachs Nikecraft General Purpose Shoe Review | The Boot Guy’s Favorite Sneaker

If I told you what I was wearing was meant to be a boring tool, used and abused, and resoleable — you would assume I’m wearing a boot, right? But a Nike

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9 Best Leather Sneakers for Men 2025 | Minimalist, Low Profile, Dressy Sneaks

Whether you're a sneakerhead or not, there is no denying the enduring appeal of leather sneakers as staples in any wardrobe. They're easy to walk in, come in

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Unboxing Huckberry’s 6 Best Sellers | Boots, Jackets, Hoodies, and More

Huckberry is an online store dedicated to all things outdoor and tough — apparel and footwear that look cool and are made with durable materials like waxed

Thursday Boots Sneaker Review | Is the Premier the Best Value White Sneaker?

Do we really need another minimalist white sneaker? If it's made of this leather and has this construction at this price point, my answer is yes.

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5 Home Remedies to Clean Your Chuck Taylor Sneakers

A hundred million Chuck Taylor All Stars are sold every year (seriously) and I've owned at least one pair ever since I was fifteen years old. (My first pair was

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The Mission to Clean Up Chrome Tanned Leather

Note: This article is sponsored by Koio, a luxury sneaker company that makes their shoes in Italy from start to finish. Chrome tanning is associated with

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Chuck 70 vs All Star – Which Is the Best Converse Hi Top?

“The best ever, with tougher canvas and an extra layer of comfort.” That's how Converse describes their new-but-old Chuck 70, which is both an upgrade to and

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Converse vs Nothing New, the Most Eco-Friendly Sneaker on Earth

Today, I’m comparing perhaps the most iconic sneaker of all time to what is definitely the most eco-friendly sneaker of all time and if you think that sounds

A Luxury Sneaker That Won’t Crease? Meet the Idrese Nuno

OK, it’s not an uncreasable shoe. But after a few weeks of wearing the Nuno from Idrese, I finally realized what was so different about this particular premium

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2-Month Koio Sneaker Review – Why Italian Made Matters

Business Insider says they’re "all over Instagram," Forbes says millennials are "obsessed with them," so why are you supposed to be so crazy about Koio's

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Oliver Cabell vs Common Projects: Who Makes the Best White Sneaker?

There is a new minimalist white sneaker in town. Well. new-ish. Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more “honest” than the

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Oliver Cabell’s GAT vs The Original German Army Trainer

Tinder bio: Male 27 | NY | Into Cold-War-Era Footwear hbu? Of all the things to get “into”, I didn’t think 40-year-old shoes from West Germany would do it

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