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Best reviews of April 2026
I’ve made a handful of wallets, but this is the first with this exact design and it hits the mark!
DIY ID Card Wallet in Unknown Natural Veg Tan Outside And Tanzanian Goat InsideBy philbert • April 5, 2026"I’ve carried this wallet every day from the start of the dome. Im an office worker during the week, and a bird watching, hiker/gardener the rest of the time so it’s covered a lot of miles...."Read the full review
These shoes are rad! But patina?…. Not so much
Quoddy Classic Ring Boot in Leopard Print Hair On CalfBy philbert • April 5, 2026"My wife wore these as house slippers and no matter how many times I tried to convince her they could handle outside duty, she wasn’t going for it. Super comfy house shoes, but not put to their full potential during this thunderdome...."Read the full review
I love these boots. They've worn in beautifully. I don't see them failing me anytime soon.
Nicks TankerPro in Horween Black ChromexcelBy Mobius_Mustache • April 5, 2026"Working in large jobsite conditions rain or shine...."Read the full review
A great value for what it is!
Brave Star Selvage RW Leather Belt In Vegtan in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy DaveWilkes • April 5, 2026"This belt has been my primary belt for the last six months. Worn every day, all day...."Read the full review
My favorite pair of boots ever. Comfortable and versatile. From hiking to the office. A+
Jim Green 719 Custom in Jim Green / Veg Tan WalnutBy willwestphotos • April 5, 2026"Excellent..."Read the full review
Solid Engineer Boots
Nicks StationMaster in Horween Oxblood ChromexcelBy dawgdad22 • April 5, 2026"I mainly use these to go to work in an office...."Read the full review
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
