LL Bean is one of the few companies I’ve reviewed that isn’t an actual, dedicated boot company. They’re a privately held retail store that was founded in 1912
Review: Wolf & Shepherd’s Hybrid Dress Boot-Running Shoe
Wolf and Shepherd is an extremely unusual footwear company that was founded in 2014 Justin Schneider, a former track and field athlete at Notre Dame. After
Dayton Service Boot Review (and Discount Code!) – Fashionable, Yet Masculine
Dayton is a Canadian company founded in 1946 by Charlie Wohlford after he developed quite a reputation for repairing loggers' boots, which led to pretty much
Thorogood Moc Toe Review – The Work Boot You Can Wear Out
At over 125 years old, Thorogood is one of the oldest shoe companies in the United States and they’re one of the few that are employee-owned, two facts that
Doc Martens Review: Why The 1460s Are Overrated
They made Doc Martens in England for a long time, but after nearing bankruptcy in 2003, they moved production to China and Thailand. Now, Dr. Martens only makes
Review: White’s MP Service Boot Blends Toughness, Fashion and Comfort
White’s is a Spokane-based company with roots in West Virginia, where Otto White’s father and grandfather made calked boots for the logging industry before the
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
Taft Jack Boot Review – Are Wool Boots Worth It?
One of the newer boot companies on the market, Taft sells direct to consumer and their unusual Jack boot is their best known model. How does it actually hold up to city living?
Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded in 2013 by Kory and Mallory Stevens and less than three years later, the two of them had
Thorogood 1892 Dodgeville Review – Is It the New Iron Ranger?
Thorogood's cap-toed boots are clearly intended to compete with Red Wing's Iron Rangers and while they may have the advantage of Chromexcel, there are downsides.
NB: LOOKS LIKE THIS BOOT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED Y'ALL. LEAVING THIS REVIEW FOR THE HISTORICAL RECORD! Thorogood Work Boots was founded all the way back in
Red Wing Moc Toe Review, 3 Years Old – Do The Boots Hold Up?
Red Wing is one of the most popular and influential American boot brands of all time. Heck, it may well be one of the most influential of all time. Around these
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Review | Better Value Than You Think
In an industry where a lot of companies are over a hundred years old, Grant Stone is quite a newcomer. It was co-founded in 2016 by Wyatt Gilmore, a guy whose
R.M. Williams Review – The National Boot of Australia
Despite having lived in New York City for many years, I speak with the dulcet tones of a man born in Australia. And every single time I upload a new review to
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
Review: To Boot New York’s Astoria Boot Is Great In the Office, Not Outside It
Note that these boots aren't available anymore. To Boot New York is a footwear company that's been in the business for about thirty years and while they're
Chippewa Service Boot Review – Is It Cheap Enough?
Note: This boot and all of Chippewa's heritage line have been discontinued. Chippewa was founded by two German immigrants in 1901 out in Chippewa Falls,
Thursday Captain Boot Review (2024) | Five Years Testing the “Anywhere Boot”
I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to make a living by testing and reviewing boots. And after six years, dozens of reviews, hundreds of YouTube videos, and
Alden Indy Review: Is It Worthy of Indiana Jones?
Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden, Alden Shoe Company is the oldest shoe company in New England and it's a brand that reminds you how important boots used to
Wolverine 1000 Mile Review | Are They Tough Enough?
Founded all the way back in 1883 — way before the mutton-chopped comic book character — Wolverine has a long history that includes a stint developing pigskin
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
Clarks’ Desert Boot Review: Why It Is the World’s Most Popular Chukka
Clarks is a monumentally successful shoe company founded in England in 1825. It slowly became one of the most influential brands in Britain and even many of its
