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Best reviews of 2025
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
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
Absolutely in love with these JKs, the bison leather is incredible!
JK Boots O.T. in Bison SmoothBy Cradd710 • September 19, 2025"Hiked hundreds of miles in all types of terrain, from rocky mountain hikes in Wyoming, to blistering 100° weather in New Mexico. They take all the abuse and look better after every hike. These are on my feet almost every day, and I couldn't ask for a better boot..."Read the full review
Beautiful Horsehide Chelsea’s
Fortis Wholecut Chelsea in Maryam Horsebutt Grigio Light Natural Overdyed BlackBy nathanjcreel • April 3, 2025"I have work my boots at work mostly working 80+ hrs/week wearing them everyday with few exceptions. I often work 24+ hr shifts, and slip on boots are super helpful to take on and off in the middle of the night. I do trauma and acute care surgery and have had to wipe several things off of them on the past 6 months...."Read the full review
MONKEY'S PATINA
Willie's Handmade Boots Monkey Boot in Horween Natural Latigo & Latigo GBS – Light NaturalBy BiengerZ • April 2, 2025"Work and ride boots..."Read the full review
Not much to say honestly, it's a solid PNW boot
Frank's Front Range in Wickett & Craig Chestnut English BridleBy evsnova74 • April 5, 2025"As a wood flooring contractor, I'm a little hard on boots, but not nearly as tough on them as a lot of other trades on the job site. But outside of that they have been involved in the occasional post hole digging, a little tree work, some mowing (I'm not the biggest fan of green edges) and various other yard work activities. Absolutely no mechanic work though, I hate getting drips of oil on boots I care about..."Read the full review
NF is an artist
NF Bootmaker Belmont Boot in Horween Brown Courtland ChromexcelBy Behethan • April 5, 2025"Daily life, vacation, and an overseas move..."Read the full review
Great versatile boots from Fortis!
Fortis Goldrush in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy Zeonic • April 4, 2025"I wore these for the open dome so I primarily wore them to the office and on walks. There was one muddy day that I wore them and they did really well. I tested them in standing water and they didn't leak very fast at all so I think they can work as work boots after the dome too...."Read the full review
Cleans up NICE
Thorogood American Heritage 8" Moc Toe in Seidel Trail Crazy HorseBy thwompd • March 8, 2025"For the couple few months I’ve owned them, it has been WONDERFUL. Dirt, dust and scuffs clean off with ease and some brushing. The leather is good and thick, a good firm feel and hold shape well. After getting them good and broke in you can hardly tell they’re on your feet...."Read the full review
