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Caswell Bootmakers Review | Rugged Leathers With Dressy Lasts

I have been a long-time boot fan, an interest I attribute to my time in the National Guard in a Military Police unit. I know I may get flack from other current

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Review: The Classic 8” LL Bean Men’s Bean Boot Is Misunderstood

It would be easy to call the Classic 8” LL Bean Men's Bean Boot “iconic,” and accurate as well, but the Bean Boot does something more. It transcends this

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The 5 Rarest Alden Boots You’ll Never Find

For this article, we found ourselves in the wild suburbs of New Jersey with JD Sasso (make sure to follow him on Instagram). He is the king of all things, Alden

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Tecovas’ Boots Review | Is the Earl the Perfect Cowboy Boot for Everyone?

Whether you’re true blue, honest-to-God cowpuncher, or a Brooklyn hipster looking to add a little bit of Western flair into your folksy wardrobe, odds are

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Thursday Vanguard vs Captain | Is One Boot Better for Your Needs?

For the longest time, newcomers to boots defaulted to the Red Wing Iron Ranger for their first boot. But since the arrival of Thursday Boot Company, there's a

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Thursday Racer Jacket Review | The Best Value Leather Jacket?

A fine leather jacket is a rite of passage. They can be luxurious, elegant, badass, or all of the above. For some, it can even be the defining wardrobe

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How to Distress Leather Boots | 5 Ways to Get The Worn In Look Fast

Leather boots are a classic and stylish choice for any wardrobe, but sometimes a brand-new pair can look too polished and perfect. If you want to give your

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Review: Cockpit USA and their Type 440 USN Carrier Jacket

Leather jackets, like denim jeans, are a wardrobe staple that never goes out of style. They look effortlessly cool, bleed masculinity, and will last for decades

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Rancourt Harrison Boot Review | A Moc Toe Unlike Any Other

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

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Red Wing’s Women Moc Toe Boot Review | Modern But Sturdy

After living in New York City for five years, my partner and I recently moved back to where we grew up in Northern California. Of course, life in NorCal is very

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How To Clean And Condition a Leather Jacket, According to the Experts

Leather jackets are timelessly stylish and can last for decades, but they require proper care and maintenance to keep them looking their best. Like your own

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The Complete Guide to Deck Jackets | History, Variations, and Why It’s the Best Winter Jacket

This article has been in the making for well over a year, ever since a chance encounter at a London menswear store introduced this writer to a mighty beast of a

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Red Wing Clara Boot Review | The Women’s Boot That’ll Last

I firmly believe that the right shoe makes the outfit. So it stands to reason that everyone needs at least one shoe in their closet that’s both stylish and

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The 6 Best Athletic Fit Button Up Shirts | Best Value, Widest Variety, and More

Whether you lift a couple times a week or you're a bodybuilder, chances are you've had issues with finding shirts that fit off-the-rack. Popular brands cater

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Golden Fox Boondocker Boot Review | The Most Underpriced Boot

I knew that some brands continued to make military spec WWII-era Boondocker boots and I have always been curious about them, but part of the charm of

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Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Pen Review | A Transcendent Experience

Objectophilia is when you form a romantic attachment to an inanimate object. But then, people fall in love with things all the time. With their cars, their

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How You Know Your Boots Are Too Big (And 3 Tips to Fix ‘Em)

Expert Verified By: Dale Basista, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert When it comes to boots, fit is everything. Boots that are too big can cause more

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Benu Brown Orchid Pen Review | Like Writing With a Magic Wand

The Benu Brown Orchid fountain pen is perhaps the most over-the-top fountain pen I own. It is amazing that it is at a reasonable price point, $132 USD. Sure,

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Dr. Martens vs Thursday Boots | Which Is Better for Your Feet?

It's probably fair to say that the two most popular lace up boots for under $200 are Thursday Boot Company and Dr. Martens. These two brands are both

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Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year Hoodie Review | Is Polyester Bad or What?

When I wanted to up my hoodie game, I was torn between two different products: American Giant’s Classic Zip hoodie and Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year

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Thursday Rodeo Boot Review | The Cowgirl Boot With Sneaker Comfort

I was born in Texas, which automatically makes me an expert on cowboy boots. However *begins speaking in a whisper* I haven’t actually owned a pair of cowboy

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Thursday Duke Boot Review | A Chelsea For Any Day

I love Chelsea boots. This might be because I’m Australian, a land that's unusually predisposed to this laceless boot, but since I moved to Manhattan ten years

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Parkhurst’s Elmwood Review | Women’s Chelsea Boots Made Sustainably

I tend to be a very particular shopper, and when it comes to boots, I can be difficult to impress. As a fashionista, anything I buy must have the right

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Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots Review: 6 Years In the Ultimate Casual Boot

If the Red Wing Iron Ranger boots have captivated your attention, you're not alone. They're a hot topic in any online boot forum, and for good reason. The Iron

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