In the realm of quality footwear, few styles are as timeless and versatile as the classic moc toe boot. But there’s a big difference between the way most companies approach this style and what genuine hand sewn moccasin footwear is. Today, we delve into the craftsmanship of Rancourt & Co., a renowned American footwear company in Lewiston, … Read more
If you’ve ever shopped around online looking for moc toe style work boots, you have more than likely noticed that they can often be pricey. Which has probably led you to searching for cheaper alternatives, and then you saw RockRooster. Like most of us on the hunt for the best work boots we can find, … Read more
The boot world at the $200 range can be a luck of the draw. Between a sea of lackluster anchor store brands and worn out Aldens, you get contenders like the Beckett Simonon Gallagher, a handsome, robust and well-priced option. Is the Gallagher worth your hard earned cheddar? Beckett Simonon Gallagher Boot Pros and Cons … Read more
Today, we are looking at two popular moc toe style work boots: the Danner Bull Run in brown, and Thorogood’s American Heritage 6” Moc Toe in black. Danner started in 1932 making logger boots and now makes a variety of shoes from military footwear to leisure footwear using high quality materials, and finds its home … Read more
Dievier is a new boot company based in San Diego that’s managing to bring something new to the table: resoleable moc toes that are even cheaper than Thursday Boot Company. At the moment, the young brand only offers one style: the Nomad. This is a Goodyear-welted moc-toe boot that has a sleek design, a lightweight … Read more
I have always had a genuine appreciation for unique things. Things that drift slightly from the norm, and this has influenced my collections over the years. I am an avid watch collector, not in the multiple Rolex’s or AP’s type of category, but my current collection consists more of unique watches, modified by myself or … Read more
Among solid leather boots, few are as lauded and iconic as the Red Wing 875 Classic Moc. While we have reviewed at least half a dozen moc toe boots on Stridewise over the years, including an overview of Nick’s own three-year old Red Wing Mocs, we have yet to do a thorough review of the … Read more
Over the years I’ve made hundreds of boot reviews and during that time I’ve amassed a pretty sizable collection — and I always come back to moc toe boots as my go-to style for casual situations. While that moc stitching isn’t impossible to dress up (I’ve got the best dressy moc toe a little later on this … Read more
If you’ve spent any time shopping for boots, you’ve come across the never-ending barrage of boot jargon: moc toe, plain toe, cap toe, steel toe — we’ve not even gotten past the toes and it’s already confusing. To help you with your boot buying journey, we’re going to break down two of the most popular … Read more
While perhaps not as widely known as Red Wing, Danner, or Wolverine, White’s Boots is a force to be reckoned with in the heritage boot world and is consistently ranked among the best of the best when it comes to hand made leather boots. But the Spokane, Washington based company is far from a newcomer. … Read more