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Best reviews of November 2025
First impressions on the Parkhurst Richmond in Beaver Fur Rambler
Parkhurst The Richmond in C.F Beaver Fur RamblerBy babalu120483 • November 22, 2025"Right out of the box, the leather is the star — distressed without looking overdone, with a natural texture that’ll age beautifully. The profile is slimmer than most lug boots, giving it a clean silhouette while still feeling rugged. Fit is secure through the heel and midfoot with a nice break-in already starting after a short wear. The build feels solid: clean stitching, low-profile welt, and a lightweight lug that adds traction without bulk.
Overall, the Richmond hits a sweet spot: casual enough for denim, but refined enough to dress up. Excited to see how this leather evolves...."Read the full review
Incredible fit and design
Briselblack The Seventh Chelsea Boot in Maryam Natural Horsebutt Overdyed BlackBy dipatyas • November 10, 2025"I use this shoe as daily office shoe. I wear this 3-4 days a week, and get aroung 8,000 steps on weekdays. I customized this shoe to have soft-structured toe box and slim outsole, so i can dress it up or dress it down..."Read the full review
It’s a solid built workhorse of a boot with no frills and a great price.
Jim Green African Ranger – Leather Midsole in Fudge Crazy HorseBy sigben59 • November 9, 2025"Walked across Colorado and Rock Mointain National Park in them. Since then they became one of my primary wears. They are damn comfortable and look cool...."Read the full review
One week review
By Sober_And_Faded • November 16, 2025"I have used them primarily at work in a hospital. I do a lot of walking and needed something waterproof. The Shackleton brown caught my eye as it has a lot of red in it. I love the color. They match everything. I go for a 1.5 mile walk every day at lunch also. There’s a really nice walking path around the hospital. It goes through the woods. I’ve been wearing my boots to go on those trails.
After one week of wear I am addicted to the heel stack height. They make me about 2” taller and it’s hard to wear normal shoes. Lol..."Read the full review
1 Year update
KIND TENDER Moctoe Boots in Italian Veg-Tanned LeatherBy Phil_ejac • November 12, 2025"They are still quite stiff in the sole, toe, & vamp. The crease around the 2nd eyelet is the only area that really softened up so far. It took several months & many slav squats to get that crease to finally form. They still have much less ground feel than my other boots, and can almost feel clumsy sometimes...."Read the full review
Great Boot… Good Looking and Damned Comfortable.
Jim Green Meander – Moc-Toe in Bronco Brown - Oily Pull UpBy sigben59 • November 9, 2025"Everyday wear: hiking, yard work, chilling on the deck, etc..."Read the full review
Perfect length and breadth at 10D for my 9.5E Brannock.
Wesco Hendrik in Maryam BrucciatoBy ironweasel_47 • November 5, 2025"Using for the office and the lot. Getting 5 to 12K steps in per day. PNW climate...."Read the full review
One month in, initial impressions
Addict Boots AB-01 Engineer Boots in Maryam Black HorsebuttBy drmiles • November 3, 2025"Mostly just wandering around town. It's been very hot...."Read the full review
Imperium Fun
Imperium Custom Model in Indonesian Natural Pull UpBy Bobs0108 • November 2, 2025"Wear them to work and back..."Read the full review
Hand tooled. Hand laced. Handmade!
Heritage Boot Co. Bandido in CalfskinBy texasian • November 1, 2025"I have worn these off and on for the past eight years, usually to the office, but occasionally on walks (including in parks and through the dirty subway). I’ve only had a few cowboy boots in my life, but these are an art piece, made to be worn and represented...."Read the full review
Roomy walkers
Grant Stone Baroda in C.F. Stead Frost Waxy CommanderBy mayer000 • November 12, 2025"Baroda boots work around the office and casual events. They are fitting in jeans and a waffle knit long sleeve. I tend to wear them with joggers and a flannel as well, it works. These boots are wide, comfortable all day, and I don’t think about taking them off at the end of the day...."Read the full review
The ultimate go to casual boots
Don's Original Royale in Horween Color 8 ChromexcelBy dipatyas • November 11, 2025"I use this boots mostly for weekends and leisure activities such as hangouts or strolling around the city...."Read the full review
First wear!
Fortis yudistira engineer boots in Indonesian Brown RoughoutBy JonsBoots • November 2, 2025"First wear was yesterday and it was great! Excited to see what these boots do as they break in and change...."Read the full review
My first PNW work boot!
Nicks BuilderPro in Seidel 1964 Walnut RoughoutBy ShutUpBubi • November 2, 2025"Originally for underground plumbing and then for commercial electrical, which made the V100 outsole a little less ideal but I still managed...."Read the full review
