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Best reviews of April 2024
The Golden Path
Østmo Type I in Spanish Veg TanBy Behethan • April 5, 2024"My daily driver, walking everywhere and traveling..."Read the full review
Lifelong Friends
Nicks BuilderPro in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy whiskey.bootlaces • April 3, 2024"I primarily used this pair at work in a welding manufacturing shop. Lots of miles walking on polished concrete, kneeling down, climbing ladders, etc. I also wore them for some walks around town, doing yard work, and working on the family cars...."Read the full review
Solid boot and a decent value all things considered.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy boogieshafer • April 3, 2024"Office worker..."Read the full review
Transformative year, transformative pair
Wesco Mister Lou in Maryam Black HorsehideBy Deckard • April 4, 2024"Daily or near it. Some rests but these went everywhere I did: work in a clinical environment to hiking some dirt and rocky trails with my dog to playing at the park with my son and all points in between. There were no limits. Roads? Where were going we don’t need roads. Just a solid pair of engiees on our feet...."Read the full review
I thoroughly enjoyed wearing these boots day in and day out.
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Alpine PortageBy ABPhoto • April 4, 2024"I started off by breaking these boots in on a 2-week trip to Norway. They experienced lots and lots of walking, often in wet conditions. I've also used them for walking on the beach and hiking a few times and they easily survived a relatively light MN winter. They logged the most miles while walking my dog though...."Read the full review
The best boots I've made yet!
Blaise Boot Co. Traveler Chukka in Grease Trap Grey NubuckBy blaisebootco • April 4, 2024"I've worn these nearly daily, and as a welder fabricator by trade they have been subjected to long days on concrete floors, weld spatter and sparks, and just the daily grind of the workshop...."Read the full review
Finally a good fit.
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy meangiant • April 6, 2024"These got less miles on them than expected due to some health issues. But they still got a lot of wear and did a great job making it through a buffalo winter. They saw some hiking, shoveling, walking around the city, a lot of salt and time in the office...."Read the full review
Impressed with Dublin leather
Nicks Robert in Horween Natural DublinBy colton2e • April 5, 2024"Casual use. Worn in all weather conditions but no serious work or outdoor activity...."Read the full review
Unique and rugged leather with a nice character.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Badalassi Carlo Spiga HabanaBy davehillsd • April 6, 2024"Mainly as an office worker who goes for occasional walks. Light duty for about 40% of the Thunderdome...."Read the full review
The Parkhurst Allen is a great all around boot. It fits better than any shoe I have owned before.
Parkhurst The Allen in Rust WaxyBy timsilver • April 6, 2024"I have worn these for hikes, yard work, church, everything except working my job, which unfortunately, requires a specific shoe or I would be wearing these then as well...."Read the full review
Nicks’s, Italian Brown Cypress Falcons
Nicks Falcon in Italian Brown CypressBy grainandtwill • April 6, 2024"They’re my daily boots. Nothing too crazy. Work, kids, and walks...."Read the full review
My Everyday Boots
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy specgirl8 • April 5, 2024"My Nora boots have had near constant wear since November 1, 2023. I have not worn them seven days in all that time, and three of those I did not wear shoes. I have worn them running errands, on road trips, to the beach, to the river, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, to a Congressional Subcommittee hearing, to the chiropractor, out with friends, and taking care of my elderly parents. Wherever I went, my Grant Stone Nora boots went with me with my feet in them.
They have been in rain, snow, sand, dirt, mud, grass, gravel, and sunshine...."Read the full review
Amazing boots from an amazing Indian shoemaker
BLKBRD Rudiger Service Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy SkoBuffs23 • April 5, 2024"I wore my boots out on adventures with my wife and dog hiking. I also wore them into the office and any time there wasn’t snow or ice. Unfortunately we had a bad winter in Colorado so I wasn’t able to wear them more...."Read the full review
And overall amazing experience with a new last and a classic profile!
Alden Indy Boot in Annonay Tan Alpine Grain CalfBy Nonbread • April 6, 2024"Mostly for Motorcycling, but also for light hiking and on job sites. First time for me with the Alden cork soles and I freaking love them...."Read the full review
