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Grant Stone Drops Two New Kangaroo Boots Worth, Uhhh, Jumping On

As far as exotic leathers go, kangaroo leather might be one of the stealthiest. With a fairly smooth grain and a similar creasing pattern to bovine hides, kangaroo leather doesn’t immediately grab the eyes the way other uncommon leathers—say, ostri... Read More...

Caswell Bootmakers Delivers Classic Styles and Handsome Leathers at Pretty Nice Prices

Kevin Wilson is, one could say, a persistent man. After founding Caswell Bootmakers in 2019, Kevin endured 1) the outset and fallout of a global pandemic that turned the footwear supply chain upside down, 2) Caswell’s Kickstarter campaign just miss... Read More...

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Is It Shell? Is It Horsebutt? Viberg’s Natural Crust Double Cordovan Is Horween’s Bit Of Both

Over the past several years, we’ve seen Canadian bootmaker Viberg enlist legendary Chicago tannery Horween to showcase some incredibly intriguing leathers, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, from Crust Horsehide Chromexcel, to Unglazed Colo... Read More...

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The Shoe & Boot World’s 2022 In Review—and Some Predictions for What’s Coming in 2023

We’re not sure there’s ever been a “normal” year in the quality footwear world, but 2022 certainly wasn’t about to start being one. Smart brands reasoned out strategies that allowed them to shift from labor and supply chain scrambles to sustainabl... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Grant Stone’s Field Boot Lands In Black CXL, Viberg Highlights Horsehide Latigo, and More

Black boots to be had from Black Sign and Grant Stone; a rare ready-to-wear option from Sagara; snazzy scotch grain Aldens from David Wood…all this and more in our latest Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week! More SNBOTW goodness right here. Viberg Ser... Read More...

Almost Vintage Style vs Tichoblanco: The Stitchdown Bootbate

It’s Ticho vs. Almost Vintage Jake in The Stitchdown Bootbate 2: Electric Boot-Galoo

It's been over two years since our own Ticho took on Mr. Style, aka @almostvintagestyle, aka " Jake," in the inaugural Stitchdown Bootbate, an extremely formal and rigid debate...about boots. Since then, both competitors have been cooped up in th... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Division Road Lace-To-Toe Loggers, A Whole Bunch Of New Parkhurst Boots, and More

Howdy! Hope your 2023 is off to a great start. We’re hitting the ground running here with our first release roundup of the annum, with plenty to cover: some terrific GMTOpportunities at Skoaktiebolaget, cool blue Alden loafers at Brogue, some more fa... Read More...

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Prominent Indonesian Brand Benzein is Now…Briselblack Bootmakers. What’s Going on Here?

So long, Benzein; hello, Briselblack! A relatively young brand established in Bandung, Indonesia in 2018, Benzein quickly built a formidable reputation for itself amongst an ever-growing backdrop of Indonesian handmade bootmakers. While offering a... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Joe Works Jodhpurs, Division Road’s Annual Boxing Day Sale, and More

Our final roundup of 2022 includes more Clinch Garys at Standard & Strange, outstanding WWII repro boots at Eastman Leather Clothing, lotsa Leydon Pennys from Leffot, and more. Thanks for reading! Happy holidays and happy new year! Find all of o... Read More...

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Shoebag!! Where’s the Line on Copying Designs? Are Wedge Soles the Devil or God Himself? And More!

What's clickin'?? That's right Ben and Ticho are back with another SHOOOEBAG episode, in which we answer all of your listener questions, including: What are the best options for non-PNW footwear with arch support? Why do certain deranged people no... Read More...