Mark Albert Boots Archives

Mark (Albert) Barbera on How to Start a Boot Company, and the Future of US-Made Footwear

Mark Barbera of Mark Albert Boots had a dream: make some Chelsea boots. Next thing he knew, he had an entire boot company, operating out of his hometown of Some... Read More...

Which Shoe Pricepoint Offers the Best Value? Find Out on The Stitchdown Shoecast Episode 6

It's time for the Shoebag, in which Ticho and Ben answer ANYTHING listeners want to know about. This week we talk about how to ensure you get the best possible ... Read More...

Whites Boots 350 Cruiser Distress Roughout8

The Stitchdown Shoecast Episode 2: Navigating the World of Made-to-Order Boots and Shoes

Getting involved in made-to-order—the process by which makers allow you to customize often every single detail of a boot or shoe—is incredibly fun, and creative... Read More...

Alden x Ealdwine Dillon Color 8 Shell Cordovan Boot

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Wild Vibergs, Grainy Carminas and Indys, and Plenty More Alden

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown's free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story. You won't regret it! Ok, so I'll be up fr... Read More...

The 10 Most-Read Stitchdown Stories of 2019

2019 was a busy year over here. An amazingly meaningful collaboration with Mark Albert Boots. The launch of benefits-laden membership Stitchdown Premium. 516 In... Read More...

The 19 Best Men’s Boots Under $300

Somewhere between $200 and $300 lies a sweet spot for boots. It's a range that provides ample options for good-looking, well-made, comfortable boots that just a... Read More...

Stitchdown x Mark Albert Roadmaster Derby

Introducing: the Stitchdown x Mark Albert Boots “Roadmaster” Derby Shoe

I've been a big believer in Mark Albert Boots, and its founder Mark Barbera, since I first covered the Somerset, PA bootmaker earlier this year. Starting a shoe... Read More...

Stitchdown Premium Discounts, Giveaways, and More

Stitchdown's deep journalistic coverage of the quality men's shoe world is far from free to produce, and takes a tremendous amount of time—which is why your sup... Read More...

The Made-in-the-USA Shoe and Bootmakers You Should be Supporting

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story When America's founding fathers wrote up t... Read More...

Mark Albert Boots — Mark Barbera In the Factory

The Stitchdown Conversation: Mark Barbera of Mark Albert Boots

Mark Albert Barbera was born into bootmaking—he just didn't realize it. When the college-aged Barbera wanted a pair of Chelsea boots, he was dissatisfied wit... Read More...