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Best reviews of 2024
Custom T-1's: A Favorable Review
Frank's Type 1 Commander in Seidel Brown DomainBy demo • April 2, 2024"I work from home full time, at a desk. However, I have multiple hobbies and a dog to entertain, so they still saw some intermittent abuse. Barely made a dent, with how solid these are...."Read the full review
Bumpy beginning. Smooth ending.
Nicks Renegade in Seidel 1964 Brown RoughoutBy stitchedsoles • April 5, 2024"I've worn these for pretty much everything. To work, light hiking, boy scout campouts, and everything in between...."Read the full review
High expectations - an even better experience. An awesome boot journey with my trusty companion
SKOOB M-43 Service Shoes in Brown Italian HorsebuttBy germanshoeguy • April 1, 2024"I planned on wearing my Skoobs as much as I can and I did. I work in an office environment, so a normal weekday consists of walking to the train and from the train to work, beeing in the office, going for a walk in my break and vice versa. So not a big challenge for these beautiful boots.
Other than that I'm a pretty active person, so the weekends were full of little adventures from working in the garden, camping and repairing my car to going on hikes and walking miles and miles when I was on vacation.
The Skoobs handled all of it with ease. At first I was a bit concerned about the rubber half sole without much profile. I expected to get problems on slippery surfaces and in the winter, but they did an exceptional job. I thought I'd have to replace them after some time, but the compound is pretty hard, so they still look pretty good...."Read the full review
The dream come true boots
White's Farmer/Rancher in Horween Black Horsehide & Black Waxed FleshBy reothich • April 4, 2024"I have worn them every day, day till night, from the start of the Dome. Laptop work(I’m a graphic designer), harvesting coffee, cutting grass, hiking… through the rainy season of the tropical...."Read the full review
~1 month review: punches way above their price point. Sizing could be better.
Sapatero Side Zip in Philippine Dark Mustard CalfBy prospect_joe • November 8, 2024"I wear these to the office 3-4 days a week. I avoid wearing them on days where the weather is especially bad...."Read the full review
Unboxing review: Very flimsy. Very light. But still solid.
Russell Moccasin Joe's PH in Rust RoughoutBy prospect_joe • July 31, 2024"NA..."Read the full review
One month review: Fantastic Texas Made Boots
Fenoglio South Texas Tack Exclusive in Nicotine Roughout With Distressed TurquoiseBy prospect_joe • July 31, 2024"Thus far I have only worn these boots to the office. I would wear them for any activity...."Read the full review
PPS1 preseason review.
Quan Shoemaker Moc Toe in Canvas KuduBy prospect_joe • September 25, 2024"I have worn these casually, mostly to the office but also out and about. They have been one of my go to pairs for everything except outdoor activities...."Read the full review
Like my women like my boots thick and well built
Nicks Prospector in Horween Brown Waxed FleshBy PatinaTherapist • April 3, 2024"Usually in them 10 hours a day 7 days a week lived in them from office work to few Hikes to anything else..."Read the full review
To summarize my experience with these Whites, they’ve been an absolute dream.
White's Packer in super top secret special golden congoBy willschmidt • April 5, 2024"These get worn everyday to the boot shop for sometimes up to 10-12 hours a day. Many hikes, many dog walks, lots of date nights, Washington winter conditions, etc...."Read the full review
Most important tool for a construction worker
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Copper Rough and ToughBy brusa • November 7, 2024"This boot opened my eyes to what a quality boot can be. Great bang for your buck..."Read the full review
Reliable boot with a quality of leather that is a step above that found on other Red Wings.
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Briar Oil SlickBy FunkyColdPatina • December 22, 2024"These have been my go-to boots throughout this Ontario Fall and Winter. I've raked leaves with them; walked through salt and snow with them; travelled to this office with them and used them while travelling...."Read the full review
Fantastic experience, I look forward to continuing it.
Viberg Service Boot in Horween English Tan CypressBy demko • April 1, 2024"I wore these boots everywhere. I work in a machine shop so they saw the most wear time there. Lots of casual wear, and slightly dressed up for trade shows. Also, a lot of dog walks...."Read the full review
Best Boots I’ve Ever Owned
Tricker's Brett Derby Boot in C.F. Stead Polo Brown Oiled DesertBy nbabula • December 27, 2024"Holds up through wet and dry conditions. Great for cold temperatures...."Read the full review
