Today, I'm dragging myself and my wrong opinions. Because when I started this blog about boots and fashionproof clothing, I was an enthusiast. I wasn’t quite
Oak Street Bootmakers Lakeshore Boot Review | Why Hand-Lasted Matters
I’m writing this review as a bit of an Oak Street novice. I owned a pair of their flagship Trench Boots years ago, but I bought them online without being
Why Horween Leather Company is America’s Best Tannery
When it comes to leather, few tanneries can match the quality and craftsmanship of Horween Leather Company. Based in Chicago and founded in 1905, Horween has
Review: Truman Boot Company’s Rugged Black Chromexcel Boot
This was my very first pair of Truman boots acquired in June of 2015. I wanted a standard rugged pair of black Chromexcel cap toe boots and these fit the
10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)
A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your
My Fat Herbie: An Exploration of Ashland Leather
I was fortunate enough, in my own adventure, to find Ashland Leather. Recently I was also fortunate enough to literally find Ashland Leather, the business
What Is Pull Up Leather, Anyway?
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company & Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather "Pull-up" is a
Review: Parkhurst’s Sleek But Roomy Delaware Boot
Note: This boot's been discontinued. Check out our Parkhurst Allen boot review for a look at their flagship model. Parkhurst is a newer boot company that was
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
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
The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition
Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some
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
