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Best reviews of 2024
Hunting sneaker
Jim Green African Ranger in Fudge Crazy HorseBy Chhh1984 • April 3, 2024"Hunting Church..."Read the full review
Love these boots- the quality of the build and fit are top notch, and the leather is tough as shit.
Nicks Renegade in Seidel 1964 Brown RoughoutBy 32oz_denim • April 4, 2024"I work for a brewery as the head of operations, maintenance, and our barrel aging program. I spend a lot of time working with barrels and fixing equipment and everything else around the brewery so they get beat up a bit from that. I also help the team in the cellar cleaning tanks, transferring beer, and packaging when necessary so these boots have seen a decent amount of water too. I wear raw denim jeans and as a result there is an insane amount of crocking that has turned from electric blue to the darkest deepest indigo. These boots have helped work around the family farm splitting wood and other projects. They have helped me keep up with a wild 2 year old boy that runs at a steady 5000 rpms. I’ve put these boots through the wringer the last 6 months and the leather is so tough that it doesn’t really show the abuse it’s been through...."Read the full review
Surprisingly comfortable and unique. I've had more strangers ask me about these than any other.
Eastman Leather Tanker Boots in Horween Havana Burnished RoughoutBy itsnotbriatall • April 2, 2024"I've worn these boots for almost every activity over the last six months. Walking, hiking, office, outdoor work. Mud and water were no problem...."Read the full review
A rugged casual boot with plenty of flash
Sagara Valiant in Maryam Muschio Horsebutt & Maryam Natural HorsebuttBy twinkletoez • April 1, 2024"This pair has been my go to for every type of casual outing. Hikes, errands, yardwork, snow removal, and lots and lots of dog walks.
I received this pair right before my wife and I closed on our first home. I had to rush my opening dome photos to meet with painters and floor guys and broke them in as we were getting the house ready for move in. Pretty much everything I did at the house for the first time, I did with these shoes on.
The handmade artisanal quality has been a joy to experience. There is so much more potential to be explored within these boots...."Read the full review
I loved the kangaroo. The boots were easy to wear from day 1 and garnered compliments.
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Incas Rust KangarooBy Btins • April 5, 2024"I wore my boots nearly daily for the Dome. They have been in 4 states and DC. They have been to the Outer Banks of NC, the Chesapeake Bay, James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center in North Chicago, Capital Hill and the Potomac River. I have worn them with jeans, work pants and a suit. I expected wearing them with a suit to result in odd looks and questions. It didn’t. I actually received compliments and questions about what they were and where to get some...."Read the full review
Viberg Service Boot BCT, Toasted Coconut Dublin
Viberg Service Boot in Horween Toasted Coconut DublinBy grim_f • April 5, 2024"Casual, work from home, chasing toddler, playgrounds, long walks, chilling..."Read the full review
Old boots have their charm.
Unknown Maker French M47/US M43 Copy in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy Niko • April 6, 2024"I tried to wear them every day, giving them a rest when they got soaked or the occasion forbade it. Hikes in the nearby state park were a must, and projects in the woodshop were completed in these boots...."Read the full review
Back to the Dome in Sagara Cordmasters
Sagara Cordmaster in Maryam Toscanello HorsebuttBy offwandered • April 6, 2024"I’ve been wearing them everywhere I go!
Dominantly, that’s about 40hrs a week at the shop. Everything from glueing to trimming on customer’s shoes (standing), to altering leather garments (sitting while sewing), and maintaining all of our machines (crawling around!).
Beyond work, I’ve been wearing them on walks, errands, seeing family and friends and driving (but just the left boot for that! 😅).
Vancouver had an uncharacteristically dry winter season. It felt especially noticeable this year as we have a constant visual reminder (as we can see the ski hills from the city). Beyond the rain, my pair hasn’t seen any snow yet! This felt like a stark contrast from my first year competing (y1), where my boots saw a lot of inclement conditions!
Finally, I’ve found them unbearably warm with any slightly thicker socks, but I’m on my feet and moving most of the day...."Read the full review
I have worn them through a Norwegian winter and they have held up great.
Irish Setter 6-Inch Classic Moc in Gold Russet SequoiaBy surcos • April 1, 2024"Worn in harsh winter conditions with many degrees below, and wet 0 degrees Celsius weather...."Read the full review
Start of a journey.
Golden Fox 6" Boondocker Boots in Brown Crazy HorseBy thedrunkdunker • April 19, 2024"Came to love boots because of this pair...."Read the full review
Getting a kick out of kangaroo
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Incas Jungle KangarooBy anonymouz • April 2, 2024"Honestly, I had low hopes of interesting patina given that I usually work from home and don't wear shoes in the house. So, in order to maximize the time wearing these, I ended up wearing these to the gym several times a week and to church each week. I did wear these during one 6 mile hike. Otherwise, I didn't have any particular strenuous activities...."Read the full review
Excellent rugged yet refined boondocker
Viberg Boondocker in Maryam Olive TPR HorsebuttBy colton2e • April 5, 2024"Mostly worn around the city on walks with my dog and doing everyday activities. No serious hiking or heavy work use. I didn’t baby these. They’ve seen plenty of mud, rain, snow, salt, etc and took it like a champ. Maryam horsebutt is some really tough stuff...."Read the full review
Great last, Great leather, Fun Journey
Oak Street Bootmakers Field Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy polishengineering • April 5, 2024"Wore these as daily drivers for everything. Office, travel, yard work, woodshop...."Read the full review
Fun double dome with my daughter... Even if she hates lacing up
Nicks x Zimmerman Kids Work Boots in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy polishengineering • April 5, 2024"School, hiking, general play..."Read the full review
