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Best reviews of 2025
Nice boots, a different last and springing for imported leather and they would be really good.
TXTURE Txture / Pacific boots in Red Wine Pull Up (local)By MDM • April 5, 2025"Regularly worn in an office environment...."Read the full review
Unexpected favorite
Bright Shoemakers Combat Boot in Olive Oil Veg TanBy swoob • April 2, 2025"Almost every day, from being at work making shoes, to long hikes in the country and exploring cities.
Worn on dates and at gigs and at a Newport shoe making course.
Basically my second skin..."Read the full review
Lovingly hand-crafted with centuries old wisdom for a polished hospitality professional
Peter Limmer & Sons Custom Model in Seidel Sapphire Blue Double ShotBy Limmer_Pat • April 6, 2025"Managing restaurants has me on my feet for 10+ hours daily. These shoes kept me solid, indoors and outdoors in northern NH...."Read the full review
What the F@#$k are you wearing.
Briselblack The Seventh TABI in Black-Overdyed HorsebuttBy nobnix • April 5, 2025"I've worn these to jobsites. Mostly casually and indoor jobs. Crazy how much attention these attract...."Read the full review
Very well put together shoes.
Jakkrabbits Derby Shoes in Tochigi Jeans #5 KhakiBy napkinlad • March 27, 2025"The leather darkens a bit, creases are very subtle...."Read the full review
Importance of picking boots that are not too small
Danner Bull Run Chelsea in Brown Full GrainBy christian.twoey • April 5, 2025"Used primarily as yard work shoes. I mowed grass and worked on projects around the house in them. In the last two months I wore them more out as well...."Read the full review
Importance of getting boots that are not too big
Tecovas The Luke in Sawdust RoughoutBy christian.twoey • April 5, 2025"I wore these for more than four months straight. Nearly every day. Traveled in them...."Read the full review
It is a special pair of boots.
Oak Street Bootmakers Field Boot in Seidel Light Brown MustangBy farroyo81 • April 4, 2025"These beauties have been my trustful companions for the past 6 months and they have excelled in front of any obstacles or circumstances...."Read the full review
My first pair of boots.
Piper Finn Chelsea Boot in Premium Waxed LeatherBy farroyo81 • April 5, 2025"They were used for almost everything, from rock climbing to playing in the snow. But especially for hanging out on parks and playgrounds...."Read the full review
Can’t go wrong with Wesco boots.
Wesco Boss Engineer Boot in Horween Natural EssexBy boot_gazer • April 5, 2025"The fit is as good as ever, the original heel was wayyy too high tho...."Read the full review
A great boot for everyday wear
Peter Limmer & Sons Custom Model in Seidel Sapphire Blue Double ShotBy Limmer_Ernie • April 6, 2025"These have been my daily wear at work and around town...."Read the full review
Here’s to another PatinaThunderDome 🍻
Viberg Service Boot PCT in Horween Golden Brown Predator RoughoutBy have.boots.will.travel • April 5, 2025"Not a whole lot more to say about these. I think I should’ve passed on the previous two review prompts and waited for this one. Maybe next year!
In summary, I wore these mostly to work and around town. But I also took them on several mountain hikes and a trip to snowy Japan back in January.
They have performed perfectly in all environments. Some sore heels during initial break-in. And after the long snowy hike in Japan with heavy snow. But otherwise they have been comfortable from day 1...."Read the full review
Great everyday Chelsea boots
R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman Boot in R.M. Williams / Vintage BrownBy clintashlock • April 5, 2025"Mostly just out and about. I’m a jazz musician and have worn them on gigs and concerts, but also just around Kansas City, on hikes, everywhere...."Read the full review
Phenomenal boots. Comfort, class, ease-of styling.
Alden Indy Boot in Horween Brown ChromexcelBy clintashlock • April 5, 2025"Casually and formally (to an extent). These are incredibly versatile for my midwestern, urban/suburban lifestyle...."Read the full review
