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Ticho Blanco | Boot Expert

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Stridewise.com Expert | Marketing Consultant & Journalist

Expertise: Men’s boots, leather, boot photography, footwear industry

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Ticho Blanco is the host of the excellent podcast The Stitchdown Shoecast and the feet behind the popular Instagram account @tichoblancoshoes. Ticho’s deep love of shoes and boots led him to transition into the footwear industry, helping to open and manage multiple footwear stores in NYC.

His goal remains to promote the high-end footwear industry with a special focus on small niche makers. In this vein, he helped develop a collaboration between Norway-based Østmo Bootmaker and Guangzhou, China-based workshop Iron Boots.

Ticho’s Featured Articles:

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The 8 Most Criminally Underrated Boot Brands

Ticho Blanco highlights the most underrated boot brands currently on the market.
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The Luxury Red Wing Moc Toe Alternative — From Indonesia

Ticho lends his expertise to our review of Jakkrabbits luxury moc toe boot.
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Iron & Resin clothes: Selvedge Denim Rider Pant: 15.75oz raw selvedge denim jeans.Salton Flannel Shirt: 10.5oz Japanese flannel made with New Mexico-themed patterns.Canvas Double Knee Journeyman Pant: 12oz canvas in a roomy fit that pairs perfectly with denim shirts or jackets. Or both!Sanjon Jacket: a Detroit-style jacket made of 12oz canvas that comes in four colors.Conejo Shirt: 11.5oz flannel, 100% rope-dyed cotton.

Iron & Resin Giveaway ($850+ in value)

Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.

Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.

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