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We consult a wide range of industry experts, from cobblers and bootmakers to hobbyists and collectors, to create informative boot guides to help you find the best casual, durable boots.

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How To Care For Red Wing Boots (and Every Leather They Come In)

Red Wing Heritage boots are a popular choice for work and casual wear due to their durability and timeless style. They're handmade here in the United States,

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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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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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Koio Trento Boot Review | Why It’s An Underrated Chelsea

Since the Big Work-From-Home Upset of 2020, our style and fashion choices have adapted to a more casual palette. Three-piece suits and oxford shoes are no

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10 Best Chelsea Boots for Men in 2025, Tested | Value, Comfort, & Style

Today, after hundreds of reviews and articles over some eight years of publishing, we're giving you our list of the best Chelsea boots for casual wear, formal

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What Boots Did Indiana Jones Wear?

In retrospect, Indiana Jones's actions and reputation as an archeologist do not age well when you consider all the artifacts and ancient tombs he's destroyed,

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5 Best Alden Boots (From a Guy With 30 Pairs)

Famed Alden collector JD Sasso joined us for this journey through the best Alden boots on the market. New England was once home to numerous shoe

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How To Make Cheap Boots Look Expensive

In a world dominated by sneakers in an ever-growing casual workplace, many people, including yourself might not find the need to buy expensive leather boots or

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Cheap vs Expensive Boots | 5 Areas to Consider When Buying

People looking for their first pair of boots often likens the process to an odyssey. They are consumed by their goal of finding their dream pair, and hours —

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How To Size Red Wing Boots | A Guide to Every Boot from Red Wing Themselves

Most people's introduction to well-made footwear is usually going to be a pair of boots from Red Wing's Heritage label. There isn't really a mystery as to

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What’s Cork Nitrile and Why Is It a Great Shoe Sole?

Far from the sexiest boot topics covered on this site (fire-treated leather comes to mind), boots soles are overlooked by many. There isn’t much point in

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How to Wear Chukka Boots | 8 Styles For Every Guy

Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut

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The 5 Best Chelsea Boots for Work | Yes, You Can Work In Chelseas

Depending on your background, Chelsea boots might be stylish urban boots, rugged riding boots, or footwear for manual labor.  Variants of the Chelsea boot

How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After months of preparation,

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Do Boots Run Big or Small? Your Guide to the Perfect Fit

Well, do boots run big or small? It's not a terrible question, especially if you mostly wear sneakers, because most boots run about a half to a whole size

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Can You Take the Steel Toe Out of Boots?

Steel toe boots are not only eye-catching but they also protect your toes from a variety of hazardous conditions. However, one of the most common challenges of

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How Tight Should Steel Toe Boots Fit?

Looking to buy the best-fitting steel-toe boots? When it comes to assessing the fit of your new steel toe boots, there are a good number of factors to keep

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How Thursday Boot Company Designs Boots

I've been hugely fortunate to visit factories around the world, from London's last jeans factory to Guatemalan shoe factories, and as much as I love meeting the

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The 6 Best Moc Toe Boots On The Market, Tested and Vetted (2025) | Value, Toughest, Work, and 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

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How Carmina Makes Their Luxury Chelsea Boots (Factory Visit!)

On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate enough to swing by the Spanish island of Mallorca to visit Carmina Shoemaker, makers of what many consider to be the

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14 Best Vegan Boots For Men In 2024 | Cactus, Pineapple, PVC, and More

Looking for the best vegan boots for men? You've come to the right place. Today, I am going to share my top choices for cruelty-free vegan leather boots. If

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The 5 Best Japanese Boot Brands

World renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, Japan makes some of the highest quality boots you're ever likely to find. And it’s not just clothes

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What Is Vegan Leather? | Cactus, Mushroom, Pineapple, and Plastic

Vegan leather is just a fancy term used to market plastic, right? Cheap shoes being sold to hippies? Let’s find out.   Veganism is no joke. It's a lifestyle

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VIDEO: How Thursday Boot Company Makes Their Boots

"How are Thursday boots made?" It's a question we hear a lot, so I decided to fly down to León, Mexico, to find out. This is the same trip where I spent

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