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Best reviews of October 2025
Barefoot Rangers
Jim Green African Ranger Barefoot Boot in Jim Green / Walnut Veg RetanBy zcurtis90 • October 1, 2025"I’ve put my rangers through hell and back and they always come through. I wouldn’t wear anything else in the field...."Read the full review
The 1907 Classic Moc: Or How Learned to top worrying and love the Moc Toe
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Copper Rough and ToughBy Kismetatron • October 31, 2025"Worn for pretty much anything. I'd use these everyday if I didn't have other boots to wear...."Read the full review
My first Dome & Engineer Boots from My favourite Indonesian Bootmaker!
Briselblack The Keeper 'Type 3' Engineer Boots in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed OxbloodBy notyourordinaryfade • October 18, 2025"I wear these boots every day, 7 days a week. 5 work days a week, in all weather conditions, including Jakarta's congested roads and the weather that often changes in one day, and on a motorcycle. My job often requires me to move from one place to another 2 to 3 times, and riding a motorcycle is part of my daily routine...."Read the full review
cheap but very special rider wallet
Siege Leather Middle Concho Wallet in Indonesian Natural Veg TanBy januardwijuang • October 7, 2025"I do more outdoor activities, and my wallet is always in my back pocket...."Read the full review
DIY
Rhino Kustomz Veg Tan Bi-fold in Hermann Oak Tooling Veg TanBy rhinoaz • October 6, 2025"Use every day..."Read the full review
Barefoot For The Win
Jim Green African Ranger Barefoot Boot in Jim Green / Walnut Veg RetanBy zcurtis90 • October 1, 2025"Out of the 23 pairs of JG I own This is my first boot with the veg tan. We will see how it goes...."Read the full review
Quality boots I’ve come to expect from Nicks and great leather from Horween
Nicks DomePro in Horween Moc CypressBy nosniv • October 31, 2025"I work in an office and have worn my dome boots every day since Oct 5th. I live in Florida and it was hot and humid all of October. I’ve done some chores in my dome boots but nothing too extreme. The only time they have gotten wet (so far) is washing dishes...."Read the full review
One week impression
Schmittworks Sw919 in Canyon Black By Sb FootBy Schmittworks • October 8, 2025"Mostly walking around the office but I did get on the factory floor some, and I spent a day in the shop showering the new boots in grinding dust and welding sparks. I even got an afternoon of of yardwork in...."Read the full review
Solid work boot.
Jim Green Vellie in Hazelnut Veg RetanBy unknown • October 4, 2025"Required to have safety shoes for work. Wanted something robust & not from the stock work catalogue...."Read the full review
First Hands On
Sagara Cordmaster in Maryam Natural HorsebuttBy arnolddkoot • October 1, 2025"First test wearing the boots fits perfect...."Read the full review
Finely Made Belt
Hollows Leather Rail Belt in Dark Sand CypressBy Aberhood • October 1, 2025"Love the stitching, edges, buckle, and leather. Definitely a top-tier belt...."Read the full review
White’s Perry’s are breaking in nicely
White's Perry 8" in Seidel Red Dog Oil TanBy ZFitzGolf • October 1, 2025"I’ve worn them on work site visits, walks and out to dinner...."Read the full review
Making structured toe great again
Clinch Milne in Crown CalfBy gniquil • October 30, 2025"I intend to use these for everything, including working out...."Read the full review
Thoughts thus far
Nicks Pullman in Horween Ember Waxed FleshBy Togebough • October 29, 2025"Feels good in the increased width while looking more 'refined'
Have a Thurman in EE width and look massive on my feet by comparison.
Important to note that I use an orthothic. Width wise great, but if I didn't have the orthotic would be too high volume..."Read the full review