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Best reviews of 2026
Great boots. Good for everyday use and casual/business casual wear.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Dark Snuff Oiled ShoulderBy SIDO • April 2, 2026"Good for every day casual, business casual wear. Leather sole adds comfort and flexibility..."Read the full review
Traveled to Scandinavia and put many miles on them walking trails and hiking mountains.
Oak Street Bootmakers Storm Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel RoughoutBy SIDO • April 2, 2026"Done a lot of hiking. Traveled to Scandinavia. Wore to office...."Read the full review
Paul Bond Boots, Rest in Peace
Paul Bond Custom Model in Bull ShoulderBy ludwigvan88 • April 1, 2026"I've worn these exclusively outside of my pest control job. I've worn these to work at Texas Traditions, these felt at home in a place like that. These saw some duty tending to cows and horses...."Read the full review
From farm to factory
Nicks Packer in 1964 MonarchBy robrules • April 1, 2026"Worn them every second day for the competition. Over 6 countries and 30 flights. Worn them in Board Rooms, worn them on farms. Never felt out of place (and didn’t care is they were). Through an Australian summer with heat up to 110f...."Read the full review
Six Months of Daily Wear. Office Floors to Texas Highways. Weekdays, Weekends, Miles on a Harley.
Truman Moc Toe Upland in Horween Java Waxed FleshBy Jwilliams • April 1, 2026"Wore these every day for six months straight. No rotation. Office during the week, motorcycle commuting daily, and long rides across Texas on weekends. Took them to multiple motorcycle shows as well. Two memorable occasions was Born Free Texas and Texas Fandango motorcycle shows...."Read the full review
First Dome success!!!
Nicks Traveler in Horween Orange PredatorBy Shipwrx • April 1, 2026"Where haven’t I worn and used my Travelers? Office, motorcycle, travel, hiking, yard work, farmers market, walking the dog, one wheeling… so comfortable and versatile...."Read the full review
Versatile boots with dramatic patina potential
Red Wing 8060 in Red Wing / S.B. Foot Hawthorne MuleskinnerBy ruff.de.nimes • April 1, 2026"Just daily life. I work in an office but have also worn them on vacation (in the snow as well) and at the playground with the kiddo, etc...."Read the full review
Probably my best boots
Nicks 1925 Last Dress Boot in Law Tanning Oxblood Smooth Shruken BisonBy mknewman • April 1, 2026"Retired so just daily wear...."Read the full review
These boots are used more often indoors, because for outdoor activities I wear work dome boots.
JanSewn Boots JS-200 in indonesian Tan Pull UpBy januardwijuang • April 1, 2026"These boots are used more often indoors, because for outdoor activities I wear work dome boots.
Although occasionally I also wear them for outdoor activities like going for a walk or other light activities outside...."Read the full review
It is easy to break in and good for daily
Briselblack The Hawk in Shinki Black Teacore HorsebuttBy tudubz • April 1, 2026"I wears it almost everyday..
When offcie work, walking few kms, go to events..."Read the full review
Reviewing before first wear.
Nicks MTO in Nicks / Wickett & Craig Overdyed "Fry Sauce"By nubsrpro • March 15, 2026"I've not worn these at all outside. Have only been wearing a few times after work to break in. Have been wearing thick darn tough socks and removed false tongue to speed up the break in before needing to wear for 10+ hours each day...."Read the full review
Surprisingly sharp and characterful black boots—worth the wait
Oak Street Bootmakers Mill Boot in Seidel Black Oil TanBy Florianfloorwalker • March 11, 2026"So far, I’ve only worn these once (saving them for more serious wear after the Thunderdome). That said, first outing got me more compliments than any other pair of boots I own. They look great, feel substantial, and are a solid black boot that stands out without being flashy...."Read the full review
I can say i love the patina on my engineers after months of daily use riding my motorcycle
Willie's Handmade Boots Engineer in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed BlackBy badbudz • March 3, 2026"For the past 5 months i've been using my engineers on a daily, riding my motorcycle from point to point, heat from the sun and engine of the bike, dust and rain you name it...."Read the full review
