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How Lisa Sorrell Broke All the Rules to Become a Cowboy Bootmaking Icon

So get this: for quite some time, one of the world's most prominent cowboy bootmakers didn't realize that women were even allowed to make boots. Good thing for everyone she figured that out. Before she ever picked up a pair of lasting pliers, Lisa ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Brooklyn Clothing’s “Modern Works” Viberg Collection, Leffot’s Military-Inspired Aldens, and More

In our weekly roundup below, we cover Oak Street’s continued focus on the Cortina lug sole, the return of some all-time classic boots from Viberg, the newest shell cordovan release from Grant Stone, and more. Let’s dig in! More release roundups can ... Read More...

Grant Stone Brings Their Patina-Ready Leathers To A Dress Sneaker Near You

Sneakers? On my Stitchdown.com?!? It’s true, we predominantly cover welted, stitchdown, etc footwear in these parts, and with good reason: it tends to be built to last, and its ease of re-solable-ability helps make good on that promise. That said, ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Truman’s Rough ‘n’ Rugged Upland Boots, Division Road and Tricker’s C.F. Stead Highlights, and More

Not our style, exactly, but those Big Red Boots sure are something, huh? This week we’ll take a look at some new additions at Grant Stone, the latest Tricker’s exclusives from Division Road, a totally-nuts deal from Rancourt & Co., and much more.... Read More...

Oak Street’s New Camp Boot Aims For The Platonic Ideal Of Maine Guide Boots

While Oak Street Bootmakers is perhaps best recognized for made-in-USA bestsellers like their Trench and Field Boots, their handsewn boots and shoes are nothing to sniff at. And the Camp Boot was in OSB's lineup pretty much from the beginning when th... Read More...

Highlights From Drop One Of Viberg’s Spring/Summer 2023 Collection

Spring’s around the corner, and Viberg is gearing up. In the first drop of their Spring/Summer 2023 collection, the Canadian maker is highlighting leathers from two of their longtime partners: British suede-and-more masters C.F. Stead, and Italian o... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Y’2 Leather’s Bullhide Boots Mean Business, The New White’s Rambler, and More

We roll into February with a look at some bombastic loafers from Unmarked; very handsome tankers from Alden Madison; fire-ready boots from White’s; and more! Shoes ‘n’ boots from previous weeks are all here. Russell Moccasin 125th Anniversary N... Read More...

Meermin Offers Custom Boots (With No Upcharge!) For A Limited Time

As those incessant Burger King ads always say, it’s nice to have things your way. Meermin’s limited-time Custom Boot Event allows you to do just that—but you’re getting a lot more than just a different kind of sandwich. Wait, should Meermin start sel... Read More...

pigeon tree santalum collab 5.5 black klondike roughout

Pigeon Tree and Santalum Flip Black Klondike Inside Out For Collab 5.5

Santalum is most definitely part of the Indonesian bootmaker (relative) old guard—the brand been deftly hand-making pairs since 2010, with some of its best work done in collaboration with US-based leather goods brand Pigeon Tree. Back in 2017, as Pi... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Grant Stone’s Dirty Buck Is Back, Cold-Ready Nicks, and More

In this week’s roundup of new footwear releases, we take a look at the newest Rolling Dub Trio addition at Standard and Strange; a rare Indy chukka from Alden retailer Brick + Mortar; the latest leather option from Parkhurst; and much more. Looking ... Read More...