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Best reviews of 2026
Slippers? Shoes? Both!
Quoddy Grizzly Moc in Maryam Fango HorsebuttBy timelesstough • April 3, 2026"My Dome this year was defined by my ACL repair in November. For about a month after the surgery, I couldn't put regular shoes on. That meant these babies were on my feet in the house, at work, at physical therapy, and everywhere else that life took me. I am shocked at how well the leather outsole held up through the MN winter...."Read the full review
Favorite last, insanely comfortable, built like a tank
Nicks Packer in Predator NaturalBy PatinaThunderDazzle • April 3, 2026"I wear these everywhere; school, family stuff, errands, even cooking at home. They’re my go-to boots for anything...."Read the full review
BHHB - Custom Uphill Boot: Built like a tank and comfortable all day.
BHHB Custom Model in Overdye Seidel Oxblood Double Shot & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy joshvarnum • April 3, 2026"I've worn these everywhere from the office, cow pastures, a Daddy/Daughter dance to trudging through the woods...."Read the full review
Sullivan Glove Co for the win! Far exceeded expectations. Motorcycle worn deer skin patina.
Sullivan Glove Co. Deerskin Shorty in Saddle Tan DeerskinBy Jwilliams • April 3, 2026"Strictly motorcycle use. Worn on daily rides, commutes, and longer weekend runs across Texas. Throttle, clutch, and the road. Heat, sweat, and constant grip pressure did all the work here. Every mark comes from time in the saddle...."Read the full review
Great pair of boots
Sandmann Courthouse II in Black Greasy CowhideBy alexzh25 • April 3, 2026"I’ve worn these for almost everyday during the contest. They were my daily boots...."Read the full review
First pair of cowboy/ rancher boots
Red Wing Pecos in S.B. Foot Hawthorne MuleskinnerBy swoob • April 3, 2026"Wore most days to work and on walks in the country side also around London and other cities I traveled to
Primarily in raw denim..."Read the full review
Unassailable quality
Zerrows Type One in Maryam Black HorsebuttBy Bungholio91 • April 3, 2026"I’ve ridden thousands of motorcycle miles in these boots and walked scores of miles...."Read the full review
Leather pleasantly surprised me
Kiattoko Handmade El Tippo engineers in Horween Wheat ChamoisBy Bungholio91 • April 3, 2026"Rotated evenly (every other day) with my other Patina Thunderdome pair...."Read the full review
Engineer Boots Forever
Quan Shoemaker Engineer in Maryam Walnut TPR HorsebuttBy StuntTriple • April 3, 2026"These were my favorite pair of engineer boots courtesy of NotOnlyEnginners. I fell in love with the style when I got into boot world and was happy they work for me and my lifestyle. They're an easy boot to dress up or down depending on the vibe. No issues wearing and walking in them all day or just sitting all day...."Read the full review
Riverfront: Perfect Boot Shoe ?
Nicks Riverfront in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy StuntTriple • April 3, 2026"I got my Riverfronts from the ready to ship section of Nick's Boots. I knew they would be perfect for me since it's mostly hot around me. I took them everywhere with me, Japan, Salt Lake City, to the racetrack, out on town, to the local park etc.
Mostly walked in these and I'm happy with how they're holding up...."Read the full review
The best engineer boots for me
Fortis Tapak 2.0 Engineer Boots in Maryam Toscanello Horsebutt Overdyed BlackBy gerrychriss • April 3, 2026"I wear these boots in a tropical climate — from long hours in the workshop, to riding my motorcycle, and through my daily work...."Read the full review
Tough, Comfy, and Heaps of Personality
Jim Green African Ranger in Natural Veg TanBy scottyp93 • April 2, 2026"These were my daily drivers for going to my office job, walking the dog, and doing chores...."Read the full review
Great boots
Imperium Custom Model in Indonesian Natural Pull UpBy Bobs0108 • April 2, 2026"Indoor mostly..."Read the full review
Funky naming boot in a comfortable, durable, and beautifully aging leather.
John Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy tastyporkbuns • April 2, 2026"I haven't worn these boots super hard, but at the same time, I didn't go out of my way to baby them either. They’re built to actually be worn. I’ve used them nearly everyday (walking around, errands, light outdoor use, working in a hospital environment, holiday parties, yard work, etc.) and they handle it all without feeling delicate.
The more scuffs and wear they pick up, the more character they get. I wasn't too stoked about the initial natural CXL color, but it turned into a rather pleasing caramel brown now...."Read the full review
