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Barefoot vs Anatomical Boots: Why You Should Combine a “Barefoot” Toe with a...
Editor’s note: This is an op-ed written by an honest-to-God bootmaker, check out his wide-foot philosophy made manifest at Naang Boots. Your foot is widest at its toes, but your boot isn’t. Think about...
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Why Goodyear Welted Boots Are Not High-End
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein are the author’s alone. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively by the author, who also has a sick...
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The 7 Best Boots to Wear in Summer (2026 Update)
I know, boots evoke durability and denim, not sand and shorts. But that’s because most guys don’t know there are plenty of boots that are designed to be comfortable in the heat and to outlast any...
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3 Kinds of Pacific Northwest Boot Brands You Should Know
There’s foowear, there’s boots, there’s heritage boots (the old fashioned, resoleable kind), and then there are Pacific Northwest boots. More than a subcategory of a subcategory, many consider this to...
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Hand Lasted Boots: Overhyped or Underappreciated?
Expert Verified By: George Vlagos, Founder, Oak Street Bootmakers & Sandeep Parihar, Co-Owner, BLKBRD Shoemaker Practically every brand that sells resoleable footwear calls their product...
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The 10 Best Boots for Under $500
The internet is jam packed with lists of best boots under $200 and best boots under $300 because, let’s be real, $300 is a jaw dropping amount of money to spend on footwear for the average guy. But...
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10 Most Comfortable (kinds of) Boots
Ever since I started this blog about boots and started wearing every kind of boot from every kind of brand, people have been requesting a list of the most comfortable boots. The problem is that...
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The 5 Worst Boots Men Can Buy
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder, Rose Anvil I rarely post super negative reviews of a boot, mostly because I do enough research I buy to make sure I’m paying for boots that I won’t hate, at...
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Boots vs Barefoot Shoes: A Podiatrist’s Pros and Cons
This content was sponsored by Goral, who make barefoot shoes in Britain with an emphasis on durability. The shape of our shoes is changing, but it’s not because our feet are changing. Instead, we’re in...
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Best British Boots: Northampton’s Finest Footwear Reviewed
On a recent trip to visit my sister in England, I was joined two very special guests, Diego from Urban Lad and Tom from Kudusole, to talk about the British boots. Both of these gentlemen run excellent...
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My 6 Favorite Boots for Traveling In and Walking All Day
Most guys who like boots like them because they are tough, durable, sturdy, and built with thick leather that ages well. Unfortunately, those aren’t the qualities that you want in footwear when you’re...
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Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?
One thing you need to know before you buy chunky combat boots is how long you want them to last. Maybe you’re cool with getting a pair that’ll last just a couple of years, since you’ll be in the mood...
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The 6 Best Viberg Boot Collabs from a Fanatical Collector
In this roundup, boot collector and all-around “bootsman” Ticho Blanco walks us through six of his favorite collaborations from the cult Canadian brand Viberg, spanning over a decade of the brand’s...
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The Best Grey Boots – But Why Aren’t There More?
Grey boots are the unsung heroes in the world of men’s footwear. Despite their potential, they seem to always be overlooked by bootmakers, overshadowed by the more conventional blacks and browns. But...
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8 Best Red Wing Iron Ranger Alternatives for Comfort, Value, and American...
The Red Wing Iron Ranger is one of the most iconic American boots in existence, but it’s not for everyone. Maybe the $350 price tag is a bit steep, or the chunky, bulbous toe feels a little too “clown...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Engineer Boots: How to Wear Them & Best Brands
The engineer boot originated in the dirty world of Depression-era industrial job sites where workers needed tough boots for sometimes dangerous, sometimes fire-adjacent jobs. A compelling hybrid of...
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Blundstone Sizing Guide: How to Fit Blundstone Boots
Over 150 years since it was founded, this once-small Australian brand has carved an indelible place in the global boot scene. Blundstone, whose Chelseas are affectionately called Blunnies, is a name...
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How to Clean Leather Boots: 6 Expert Tips
So you’ve invested in a great pair of leather boots, and you’ve been proudly wearing them for months—whether for work, as a durable everyday footwear, on camping trips, or just to flex while navigating...
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Which Boots Can Be Resoled? Cemented, Blake Stitch, Goodyear Welted, & More
They look cool, sure, but a massive draw for guys shopping for boots is their longevity. That’s why a common question people ask when searching for the best boot brands is, “Which boots can be...
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Doc Marten Alternatives That Don’t Suck
Dr. Marten’s boots suck. Why? They’re expensive, poorly made, wear out fast, and you can’t resole them easily. They don’t even make half sizes! (No one wants to wear thick socks because their brand new...
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