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The Viberg Service Boot: An Extremely Complete History

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story At 8am on a brisk day in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the sample sale line is already many dozens deep. Once the teeming masses g... Read More...

The Big Ol’ Black Friday Shoe & Boot Sales Roundup: UPDATED

'Tis the season to "shop for the people you love", while actually shopping for shoes and boots for yourself. And also those people you love! I'm going to keep this thread constantly updated starting today—get in while the getting's good, and shoot me... Read More...

Taft’s Kory Stevens on How His Bold Footwear Titan Came to Be: The Stitchdown Conversation

Taft is a brand that lives in a unique space—and if you've ever seen their shoes or boots, you probably already know that. The four-year-old Utah-based brand that feels like it's been around forever combines something between creativity and raw de... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Grant Stone and Meermin Shell, Tricker’s, and More

Another week=plenty more great new or recently restocked shoes and boots for you to consider—plus, as always, an oldie but goodie. And don't forget to check out last week's lineup. Happy hunting. Grant Stone Honey Glazed Natural Shell Ottawa Boot:... Read More...

Andrew Chen 3Sixteen Viberg Service Boot Harness Leather

The Full Story Behind 3sixteen Founder Andrew Chen’s Legendary Viberg Service Boots

In 2011, Andrew Chen, co-founder of seminal denim brand 3sixteen, met Brett Viberg at Bread & Butter, the Berlin trade show to end all trade shows (at that point in time, at least). Months later, he decided to order some boots—boots that many now... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Alden, White’s, Unmarked, and More

New thing: because knowing about every boot and shoe in the world is my job, not yours, every week I'm going to be putting together a roundup of new releases I've got my eye on, plus just some stuff I like and think is very worthy of your considerati... Read More...

Resole Report: Alden Indy Boots Get Fresh JR Leather Soles—and Metal Toe Taps—From Pekin Shoe Repair

403C Indy Boots were my first Aldens. I immediately feel so deeply in love that I literally walked out of Alden Madison wearing them. The Alden commando sole, with its combination of all-weather grip and slim profile, was a huge selling point. Which ... 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 about any buyer could be happy with—if navigated correctly. Which is why for Stitchdown's i... Read More...

Ron Rider On: Serving Customers and Punching Managers

And we're back with more of the barnburner "Ron Rider On" series! This time, the owner of Rider Boot Company (be sure to check out the rollicking Ron Rider On: How Ron Rider Started Rider Boot Company) gets into the story that defines, maybe more ... Read More...

A Deep Look at Heinrich Dinkelacker, Germany’s Premier Shoemaker, and its Signature Buda Brogue

When faced with a decision of which pair of shoes to choose from Heinrich Dinkelacker—the 140-years-young German brand which creates some of the more unboundedly distinctive and specific footwear in the entire world—the mind can lock a bit. Heinrich ... Read More...