Stitchdown - Wear Better Shoes

Are Some of The World’s Best Dress Shoes Becoming…Chonk??

Not so long ago, if you were attending a wedding, or taking an important job interview, and asked a knowledgeable shoe friend for advice on what to wear, there was but one "answer": sleek black oxfords, no brogueing, cap toe optional. A classic shoe,... Read More...

Dr. Sole Pioneer Game Changer Sports Boot

Dr. Sole Goes Minimal Monkey With Its First House-Made Boot: The Pioneer Game Changer

Seemingly overnight, with their signature Supergrip and raw cord soles, plus a range of others including the aggressively ripple-y Strider and probably the best wedge sole I've ever personally worn, the sole-maker/repair shop, Taipei's Dr. Sole has e... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots Of The Week: Almost Too Many New Pairs From John Lofgren, Yanko, and More

I’m gonna level with you: this was a challenging list to put together. Between all the new pre-orders available at John Lofgren, the premiere of a bunch of Yanko boots at Skolyx, and the latest from Viberg, White’s, Unmarked, and more, there are ... Read More...

Nicks’ Free Range Boots Use Perfectly Imperfect Leather to Save You Money

Nicks Handmade Boots of Spokane, Washington has, in previous years, been known for their work boot offerings like the Builder Pro and heritage models such as the Robert. Lately, they’ve expanded their offerings at a rapid clip, getting adventurous wi... Read More...

All the Best (Continuously Updated) Black Friday 2021 Shoe and Boot Sales

With each passing year, there’s been a trend with Black Friday sales: it’s not just about the day after America’s Thanksgiving anymore. More and more, we see various makers and shops moving and expanding their sales to take place all over the month o... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Paraboot’s Choice Chukkas, Alden’s Bucking Broncos, and Tricker’s Ripping Ripons

Stop, collaborate, and listen. We’ve got a bunch of different makers doing just that this week (presumably they're listening to something?), with some new collabs available from Alden, Wesco, Tricker’s, and more. Plus: Nicks gets creative with some o... Read More...

What It’s Like to Run a Goodyear Welt Shoe Brand: a Day In the Life of Grant Stone’s Wyatt Gilmore

Five years into its existence and boasting a broad range of excellent boot and shoe styles in increasingly more interesting patterns and leathers, Grant Stone may seem like a behemoth of a brand. The reality, though, is that it’s five people: Wyatt ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Nicks’ New Moc Toes, Brogue’s Bounty of Aldens, and Some Rowdy Rancourts

While the store shelves may have changed over from Halloween candy to Christmas decorations before it was even midnight on October 31st, it’s still perennially Shoes ‘n’ Boots season here at Stitchdown. This week’s roundup features an avalanche o... Read More...

We Kudu-n’t Be More Excited For This Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week

Happy almost-Halloween! While we aren't the house in the neighborhood with the full-size Snicker's bars, we do have a tight lineup of very nice releases—especially of the kudu variety. Come on in to our vaguely haunted house as we explore the latest ... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Aldens Galore, Wonderfully Bold Yuketens, and a Unique Meermin MTO Event

Gather ‘round children, it’s time for another Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week! This edition features some fantastic new Alden makeups (including one designed by our very own Ben Robinson), some shell cordovan offerings from Viberg as well as Enzo Bonafé,... Read More...