Are Made in China Boots Better than Made in USA Boots?: Iron Boots Review

I know this looks like the most clickbait title of all time, but I promise you, it’s not. Iron Boots is a small boot company out of China that has been selling in Japan for a little while now, but has only more recently branched out into the North American market. “Made in China” has… Continue reading Are Made in China Boots Better than Made in USA Boots?: Iron Boots Review

John Lofgren Interview

If you know Amekaji-heritage clothing and boots, you know the name John Lofgren. His footwear has become a staple of this hobby and his engineers are considered by many to be one of the models that kicked off the current engineer revival we have been experiencing lately. Lofgren engineers were my first pair of Amekaji-heritage… Continue reading John Lofgren Interview

Mark Albert Boot Review

In my last boot review, I discussed Urban Shepherd Boots, a fairly new boot company aiming to take a bite out of the highly sought after sub-$300 boot market. Today, I will discuss another brand aiming to make themselves a king of this category. Mark Albert Boots was started by Mark Albert not long ago.… Continue reading Mark Albert Boot Review

Urban Shepherd Boot Review

Let’s be honest, if you have a friend who wants a pair of boots under $300, chances are you either tell them to save up or you tell them to buy a pair of Red Wings. Sure, there are other options technically such as Wolverine, Chippewa, Thorogood, and even Allen Edmonds depending on your style.… Continue reading Urban Shepherd Boot Review

Whiskey Leatherworks x Rugged Workwear ‘Rugged Gear’ Roughout Flask Promotional Review

I don’t really drink that much, but I’ve always wanted a flask.  Something about them has always appealed to me and I simply think they look cool. Maybe it's the cowboy aesthetic, or the long lost sophisticated gentleman vibe, but either way, I've always wanted one. Part of the reason is that when I do… Continue reading Whiskey Leatherworks x Rugged Workwear ‘Rugged Gear’ Roughout Flask Promotional Review

A Video Overview of Different Boot Leathers

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An Overview of Different Boot Leathers

There are quite a lot of boots out there on the market and as such, there are quite a lot of different leathers used for them. In this article, I wanted to go over some of the most common types of leathers used for making our favorite footwear. If you are fairly new to the… Continue reading An Overview of Different Boot Leathers