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Best reviews of 2024
Viberg’s 2040 service boot in C.F Stead’s Whisky Phoenix: A Perfect Fit
Viberg Service Boot in C.F. Stead Whiskey PhoenixBy LewJay • April 2, 2024"I have worn these boots hiking each week in the bush, taken them to Tokyo on vacation last October where we had some intense rain and the water beaded off wonderfully, got to wear them on a daily basis when I started my new job in a garden center last December where I put on the miles and put them to use with heavy labour, and also took them out after a quick brushing on to concerts and fine restaurants and dancing at clubs to the wee hours...."Read the full review
🎶 The waaaaaiiitin’ is the hardest part 🎶
Role Club Lace To Toe A-2 Style in Horween Color 8 Chromexcel Horsehide & Unbuffed HorsehideBy BootsetDaram • April 6, 2024"Over these past six months these boots have been a constant in my life. They have taken me through at least 200 miles of long walks to my favorite parks and coffee shops, to my first strike vote, to adventure with my grandparents, to taking care of chickens on El Rancho, through my fourth year as a teacher, through supporting students who protest against injustice, to seeing Zack Fox live, to the MOMA with my dad, through a road trip to San Diego, to visit family in the hospital, to hikes on the beach, to seeing Bad Bunny live, and even to trying on wedding dresses!
These boots have become a part of me! It’s crazy how six months can pass with the blink of an eye, but stoping to document each change can remind us of all of the beauty in each day...."Read the full review
Nicks Urban Logger Boots, in the Shackleton Greener Pastures Leather, are a treat!
Nicks Handmade Boots Urban Logger in Shackelton Greener PasturesBy BigfootWilly • November 3, 2024"Everything that I have done, I was wearing my Nicks!! And as I have been breaking them in, the leather is softer and sofer. The wildest thing is that I have started to get a spot on my toe that's next to my big toe. I think that it is because I need a little bit more of an insole. Nicks has been awesome to me in every way!! I will buy again, if my wife lets me...."Read the full review
Rugged .. Resilient.. True to their mission
Jim Green African Ranger in Fudge Crazy HorseBy rattler360 • April 2, 2024"Daily use .,..."Read the full review
Awesome leather, Boondocker pattern needs some work. Ditch the double midsole.
Sagara Nuda Naturale Boondockers in Conceria Cloe Superlux Reverse HorsebuttBy itsyaboisqueak • June 5, 2024"I’ve only worn around the house in the 2 days that I’ve owned these, however I plan on wearing to work more often...."Read the full review
I started them in rotation, but realized I wanted to wear them everyday, and they could take it.
Amara Hark-Weber Custom Model in Wickett & Craig Natural Glazed HarnessBy amara • April 1, 2024"I have worn them nearly everyday since November in Minnesota. I work on a concrete floor, walk in a city, occasionally travel and spend time outdoors. I have little kids so carry bags and car seats — they could not be slippery...."Read the full review
Amazing build and Finish by Quan Shoemaker
Quan Shoemaker Custom Model in Maryam Burgandy TPRBy iKanoon • October 24, 2024"Used as day to day shoes...."Read the full review
Winery work, 500+ miles, rain, snow and one pair of laces down, a lifetime of patina left to go.
Flame Panda Service Boot in Natural Roughout HorsebuttBy ccasenhiser • April 5, 2024"Two months of involvement in a production winery: been splattered with fermenting grape must, brushed up against and clambered over countless barrels.
Many months of walking 2-3 miles/day to and from work in DC. Lots of rain, snow, and office chair heel clicks. Usually wearing black denim, hence the light crocking.
Wore these to fancy wine dinners, in cellars, on Oregon beaches, in Georgia clay, through many vineyards and countless TSA scans. They have been complemented by many customers that incorrectly thought I couldn’t get any stranger (ever heard of a Discord dedicated to handmade boots?) and hyped up by passersby on the streets of NYC. Perhaps most importantly, the laces have been the pride and joy of our cat, Sesame...."Read the full review
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
