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SOLE SEARCHING Tokyo, Pt 2: Japanese-Only Red Wings, Attractions Engineers & The 2 Monkeys

In the first episode of our five-part Sole Searching: Tokyo series, we spent most of our day in Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic shoemaking area th... Read More...

Lots and Lots and Lots of Tokyo Boot Videos are Coming—Here’s a Preview

A few months back, I spent five days in Tokyo. I went, in many ways, to confirm a strong suspicion: that it is indeed the greatest city in t... Read More...

The Tannery and “The Shoe”: A Deep Look Inside the Red Wing Shoes and S.B. Foot Factories

Inside the historic St. James Hotel—established on the main drag of Red Wing, Minnesota in 1875—sits a room lined with humble displays that ... Read More...

Red Wing Japan Alum Michiya Suzuki Is Back With His Latest Venture—The 2 Monkeys

Few people played a more pivotal role in shaping the heritage footwear revival at Red Wing Shoes than Michiya Suzuki. A few years prior to... Read More...

Red Wing’s Mike Larson on How the Heritage Line Was Developed, 100+ Year Old Shoemaking Machines, and More

As global product design & development manager at Red Wing Shoe Co., Mike Larson has touched every single product that's ever been place... Read More...

Red Wing’s Oro Leathers: The History of The Irish Setter, How The Iconic Moc Toes’ Leathers Have Evolved, and How They Age

In our How Leathers Age series, we’ve imparted some surface-level knowledge and background about each of the leathers we’ve showcased. This ... Read More...

Why the Hell Do All These Workboot Makers Call Their Derbies “Oxfords”? An Investigation.

What’s an oxford when it’s absolutely, definitely not an oxford…but is still, somehow, called an oxford? It’s difficult to fathom how on... Read More...

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Every Single Winner From the Inaugural Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome

Seven months. 457 pairs. Made by exactly 100 brands. 271 different leathers. Contestants from 29 countries around the world (shout-out Cypru... Read More...

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Red Wing Beckman Flatbox Review: One Year in the Japanese-Market Rugged Beauty

It’s a natural feeling to want a pair of Red Wings—a feeling certainly helped by boots from the Minnesotan maker being the most common high-... 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 Stitch... 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!... 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, comfortab... Read More...

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