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Best reviews of April 2026
Loving them 💚
Nicks Becca in Horween Greener Pastures Waxed FleshBy Amalgame • April 5, 2026"I work from home, I wore them 2-3hours a day to walk the dog (mostly coastal paths) under any conditions (lots of rains this winter)..."Read the full review
These are a great pair of boots. Immediately comfortable and a classy color.
Thursday Challenger in ToscanelloBy strykersboots • April 5, 2026"These boots were used for work, hiking, and then general use 2-3 days per week. Overall, they were worn at least 4 days per week.
Used as my go to walking shoes due to their comfort and support. Yard work, house/building repair and remodel. Northwest Oregon and some south west Oregon hiking. Rough terrain, steep, rocky trails and open desert hiking. Lots of walking on urban landscape with the dogs. Both in parks and on sidewalks and roads. Lots of rainy walks and work, with some icey and snowy...."Read the full review
This belt was my gateway into leatherworking!
DIY Belt in Horween Dark Olive ChromexcelBy Mr_Fahrenheit451 • April 5, 2026"I wore this belt in virtually every climate in the US - from Florida to the desert Southwest to California to Michigan...."Read the full review
Light Orange Menaces
DIY Light Duty Boondockers in Horween English Tan EssexBy nitrocelluloseballoon • April 5, 2026"I like these boots, but living in the midwest, they unfortunately ended up sidelined in favor of my engineer boots this winter. As a result, they didn’t get nearly as much wear as I would have liked, but as stated in the title, these are closer to barrack shoes than combat boots...."Read the full review
Extremely happy with Iron Boots
Iron Boots Pit Boss in Seidel Natural Double ShotBy toogladtobemad • April 5, 2026"These were great in Chicago snow last winter and work amazing in the Las Vegas weather after I moved..."Read the full review
Love these Nick’s Rangers and Spokane leather!
Nicks Ranger in Spokane HoneyBy longhuntr74 • April 5, 2026"Wore these for casual wear, lawn work, shoveling snow, at the worksite (I’m a demolition foreman), and for international travel...."Read the full review
I should have confirmed that side zips were for me before committing to wearing them for 6 months
Viberg Side Zip in Maryam Light Grey HorsebuttBy zeroremain • April 5, 2026"I work from home so these were primarily used as neighborhood dog walking boots and travel boots. They got soaked in the rain and snow, and hiked through the foothills...."Read the full review
My keys looked better and bottle caps popped.
DIY Keychain/Bottle Opener in Wickett & Craig Grey Traditional HarnessBy spyder550 • April 5, 2026"Every day. In pockets, bags, used to hang from my car's steering column but then my transmission blew and a new car with all those damn tech features changed that. It opened many beverages too...."Read the full review
Orange Daily Beater
DIY Bifold Wallet in English Bridle TanBy nitrocelluloseballoon • April 5, 2026"This was my daily, and lived in my back pocket through everything: rain, snow, hot and cold. While I mostly live a white collar life, I don’t spend it cooped up inside, and took it with me on plenty of outings to god knows where...."Read the full review
A half-hearted Thunderdome effort, but glad to have done it
Viberg Derby Boot in C.F. Stead Brown Repello Calf SuedeBy RoosAndBeavers • April 5, 2026"Didn't wear as much as I wanted, but enjoyed the wears it got...."Read the full review
First belt
DIY T B Special in Veg Tan Double ShoulderBy Chhh1984 • April 5, 2026"One tough belt. Very little change over 6 months...."Read the full review
An excellent everyday companion
Harker Leatherworks Leather cuff in Unknown Natural Veg Tan RoughoutBy KVanDev • April 5, 2026"I’ve worn my cuff on my wrist most places I’ve gone over the last 6 months, to work, on hikes, out dancing, or just relaxing at the house!..."Read the full review
We come home exhausted, dusty, abraided.
Valli Shoes Anfibio Model 075 in Italian Greased CowhideBy spyder550 • April 5, 2026"These boots were purchased to support my climbing addiction. Bouldering to be specific, no ropes are used. I have long used light weight approach shoes with sticky climbing rubber, occasionally switching to some heavier gor-tex Asolo boots in snowy winter months. These new boots filled the roles of both very well. I climb every week around my home mountains averaging at least one weekend day and one or two weekday nights (night climbing throughout winter). The climbing I participate in is not the norm, the majority I do is first ascents with an emphasis on development of new areas. This means I am exploring off trail for hours to find never climbed boulders, then I have to prep them by removing moss, loose rock, and also work on the landing zone so that it is more safe. Hauling heavy loads of gear, hanging on a rope to clean and assess boulders, and moving logs and rocks under landings are where these have been put through the paces. We come home exhausted, dusty, abraided.
During the non-climbing times, I wear these almost every day for the standard household/outdoor chores, and family ventures. My job as a teacher provides me with two casual days a week, which I exploit to also get more wear time. I have also taken three climbing trips in the boots, which included a high altitude venture at 12,000 feet in Telluride, Colorado, a desert trip into New Mexico, and recently an Ozarks journey in Missouri...."Read the full review
A classic for a reason
Russell Moccasin Backcountry in Horween Marine Field RoughoutBy KVanDev • April 5, 2026"These boots are workhorses, taking any and all challenges I threw their way with ease. I took these on several hikes up mountains and they were perfectly at home there, as they were on my feet at work, but were also great for just chucking on quickly to go out the house for some fun...."Read the full review
