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Best reviews of 2025
Versatile color for daily drivers
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Horween Dark Olive ChromexcelBy sierraStyled • April 1, 2025"In the sierras here we get just about all the weather so these saw desert heat, rain and snow through their use as my daily drivers during the contest...."Read the full review
Double Stitchdown, one piece upper
Peter Limmer & Sons Custom Model in Seidel Trail Crazy HorseBy LimmerGuy • April 5, 2025"These were a late entry for a double dome, and while I didn’t where them as often as dome shoes, they did see a lot of days in the shop and abound town during the winter. The Dr. Sole outsole limited there outdoor use during the often iced winter months.
They were a comfortable work shop shop and transitioned well to casual trips to the city...."Read the full review
Traditional design with a rugged soul (sole)
Peter limmer & Sons Custom Haferlschuh in Seidel Steel Gray Crazy HorseBy LimmerGuy • April 5, 2025"These shoes quickly became everyday favorites. From long days in the boots shop, shoveling snow during the New England winter, walking the muddy hills of Derbyshire and to the streets of London. I have been comfortable is all of these environments...."Read the full review
Comfortable and flexible while still giving ankle support
Dr. Martens 1460 SR in Industrial Full GrainBy SidMc01 • April 1, 2025"Lot of electrical work (mainly fire alarm)..."Read the full review
Nicks handmade take on an engineer boot
Nicks StationMaster in Wickett & Craig Black English BridleBy seanbear1 • April 4, 2025"Traveled to France and England during winter and survived the winter in New England..."Read the full review
It really is all about the last. These are beautiful, simple, comfortable, interesting boots.
Parkhurst The Allen in Parkhurst / C.F. Stead Inferno RamblerBy ProletariatPrince • April 5, 2025"I wore these boots every other day during the dome, but I could comfortably wear them every day. These are my current favorite office boot.
I also wear them on short hikes during my lunch break and sometimes after work. I have avoided getting them soaked, but wearing them in the rain is not a problem...."Read the full review
I have a love / hate relationship with these boots
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel RoughoutBy dandandan • April 5, 2025"These were my everyday casual boots. They didn’t see anything extreme, just office work and weekend activities...."Read the full review
Daily drivers
Nicks Lace Up Heritage in 64 MONARCHBy QuietRabbit • April 5, 2025"I work on my feet moving around in a fast paced environment. I do a lot of bending, shuffling, etc. They’ve been outside and experienced a lot of Minnesota snow and salt. I wore them for my wedding on Oct 5th when they were brand new and I wore them on my honeymoon in Finland, Denmark, and Estonia...."Read the full review
The boots are a different pair than I started with 6 months ago, better looking & more comfortable.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Maryam Muschio CavalloBy drew_gruff • April 2, 2025"Have been used at work and all other activities. Living in a northern climate they've seen lots of mud, snow, and ice. Held up well in all conditions...."Read the full review
