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What We Know About Red Wing’s Cyber Attack

Editor's note: After more than three months offline, Red Wing's online store reopened mid-February 2021. The following article was published December 30,

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Why Truman Boots’ Best Leather Is CF Stead’s Rambler

I’ve been following Truman Boot Company from day one, when they were just getting started in Pennsylvania. Over the course of time, they became known not just

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What’s a DTC Business and Why Are They Meant to Be Better?

You’ve probably seen them, the ads before your YouTube video promising to “cut out the middleman” and “offer premium products at an affordable price,” all while

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My 5 Favorite Jeans to Wear in Summer Heat

The point of denim is to be tough first and breathable second, so even lightweight denim jeans may not be the absolute most comfortable summer pants

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The 1-year Department Store Belt Versus My Father

My father is a self-made man through-and-through. Despite not attending college he has been a photographer, race-car driver, stable-hand at Belmont, moving

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Why Do All the Good Boots Have Dainite Soles?

Some things — electronics, jewelry, cars, penthouse apartments, whatever — are expensive for obvious reasons. Rubber soles for shoes, the reasons aren’t always

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Op-Ed: Why “Made In China” Boots and Denim Shouldn’t Bother You

If there's one thing that scares fashion bloggers more than spilling craft beer on their jeans, that thing would be finding a “MADE IN CHINA” label on a shirt

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Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad. 

This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more

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