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Best reviews of 2026
Very comfortable and the outer layer held up very well only minor scratches.
Red Wing Beckman Flatbox in S.B. Foot Black KlondikeBy TheRedWingerDinger • April 5, 2026"I originally used them as my dress boots but after wearing them to weddings all summer I decided to use them for everything but construction work . I have used them for farm work, hiking and casual ware...."Read the full review
Engineers have been there all along.
Wesco Mister Lou in Shinki Natural Shell CordovanBy varnu • April 5, 2026"These were a prize for doing well in the 2023 Dome and I definitely feel rewarded. My first pair of Engineers and they won't be my last. I wore these a fair amount but it really ends up pulling the rest of the outfit along with it. Once you decide to put on a pair of chaps, you can't really go with the cargo pants, and there's a similar affect with these. Though they are a lot easier to wear than I imagined they might be...."Read the full review
Great boot. Love the 67 last!!
Nicks Robert in Horween Light Natural DublinBy woutvafan • April 5, 2026"Used for office work, yard work, cutting firewood, hikes, walks...."Read the full review
Made to last. I will be wearing these boots for many years.
Jim Green Vellie in Hazelnut Veg RetanBy unknown • April 5, 2026"Requirement to wear safety boots even though I work mainly in the office. Needed for when I venture out into the warehouse & yard. Single lasted so suit the in & out environment I have to work in...."Read the full review
Green? Or Black? Local Boot Lover Confused, Yet Delighted
Østmo x Iron Boots Drop 12: Type I in Maryam Dark Green Hand-Dyed HorsehideBy pink • April 5, 2026"These boots have had a hell of a winter. Mainly worn in Wisconsin, but also worn on trips to NYC, Montana, and Chicago.
As this pair is owned by an amateur wildlife photographer, these boots have gotten miles on numerous conservancies, wildlife refuges, bird sanctuaries, and parks. They’ve walked on dirt trails, snowy sidewalks, out on the ice on lakes, and paired with microspikes to run through slippery dog parks. They’ve hiked through farmland to chase hawks, and the streets of New York City for work conferences...."Read the full review
Predator Orange ages like fine wine!
Nicks Traveler in Horween Orange PredatorBy Vinnie’sBigAdventure • April 5, 2026"These are worn on a regular basis for either work or play. Motorcycle riding to gardening. They are reliable in rain or shine...."Read the full review
Fantastic boots that were soft from the start and only got better.
Oldspeed Custom Model in Horween Russet Horsehide StripsBy bigsmallies • April 5, 2026"Used for both office work, around the house, and walking around cities on vacation. They performed great in wet conditions and okay in light snow...."Read the full review
Who Said Dress Shoes Can't Dome?
Carmina Long Wing Blucher Shoes 532 in Horween Armagnac Shell CordovanBy Janbiya • April 5, 2026"These shoes have spend a lot of time on office carpet but a good bit on gravel and traipsing through shallow puddles, too. They were "be-all do-all" shoes as a good Dome paid should be. I didn't pull any punches and the leather soles kept my feet safe and dry even if there was a bit of slipping and sliding on steep streets and uneven rain-slick steps.
I didn't wear them exclusively and my schedule prevented me from walking as much as I did in the last Dome, but I still walk a lot and I estimate I put 500 miles/800 kilometers on them...."Read the full review
These boots have been great.
Nicks Ranger in Horween Light Natural DublinBy mrpizzaface • April 5, 2026"I wore
These boots as a high end general contractor in NYC that commutes on a bicycle...."Read the full review
These boots have been through all kinds of weather and held up incredibly. I could size down.
Nicks Urban Logger in Shackleton CognacBy film_raine • April 5, 2026"I have worn my Urban loggers between all the parts of my school year. Bouncing between office work and hauling AV equipment across campus, and hiking in the woods for Christmas trees, working on my car in the snow, and generally just doing life. They've handled it all...."Read the full review
An ode to Red Wings
Nicks Moc Toe in Horween Light Natural DublinBy saintnick • April 5, 2026"Miles of dirt and concrete walking. Everyday use on commercial construction site. Kept out of mud to preserve dublin patina in the beginning but last 2 months they saw everything without a second thought...."Read the full review
Super Thick!
Imperium Mighty in Maryam Bruciato TPR HorsebuttBy RealtorVic • April 5, 2026"I’ve take these Imperium’s to
Mexico City, and taken my fierce Doodle on strolls through the mean streets of Fairfax, VA. I’ve also plowed through mountains of snow in these...."Read the full review
A great introduction, well constructed, and eventually a canvas for my DIY impulses
Spades Philippines Custom Model in Unknown LeatherBy Joaoie • April 5, 2026"It was my main pair of shoes for a very urban lifestyle. Near daily use through to December, however for January I was working from home. It was still my main pair whenever I left the house. It's been through harsh sun as well as commute through storms...."Read the full review
Best Thunderdome experience so far.
Willie's Handmade Boots Custom Model in Maryam Natural Waxed Reverse HorsebuttBy mjig76 • April 5, 2026"This was my best looking, best spec everyday use pair. Treaded Metro Manila and traveling to my home city, Iloilo City down south. Went through a few thunderstorms and muddy situations. But about an equal mix of city and country trail...."Read the full review
