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Best reviews of 2026
One of the best leathers from Parkhurst yet. Andrew strikes again, in reliable stitchdown form.
Parkhurst The Richmond in Dark Olive Waxed RoughoutBy False.Idle.Warship • April 4, 2026"Demo`d a second floor kitchen in a 300 year old house, rebuilt it into a bedroom complete with old growth flooring. Then a Lenape wedding with a smoke cleansing ceremony. They carried me all through Merida, Mexico City, Tulum, Uxmal & Chichen Itza. The right boot drank Mundo Maya Jaguar stout, the left bathed in fermented cacao with a generous pasilla component that was hotter than Satan's tit (why I dropped it in the 1st place)...."Read the full review
Ok boot, but was expecting more from the natural horsebutt from Maryam.
BLKBRD Custom Dixon Boot in Maryam Natural TPR HorsebuttBy davidsgarage1972 • April 4, 2026"Wore for work 3-4 days a week on concrete, rocks, and dirt...."Read the full review
Whoever made this bag knew just what I wanted (It was me. I made it. I knew.).
Moroso Leatherworks Messenger Bag in Wickett & Craig Burgundy Burnt Harness & Wickett & Craig Black Milled Traditional HarnessBy morosoleatherworks • April 4, 2026"Used at the very least in the days that I taught, which was three days a week, and some bonus other trips, as well. I biked with it on most of those days and it wore well, enduring some light rain without complaint and absorbing a fair number of scratches from getting tossed around...."Read the full review
Enjoying the Grizzly tan 79 last boots from Truman boots co.
Truman Boot Co. 79 Last in British Tan GrizzlyBy davidsgarage1972 • April 4, 2026"Wore them for work 2-3 days per week. Mainly on rocks, concrete, and dirt...."Read the full review
This was my first pair of White's. I live in Chicago and wanted something a little more "dressy".
White's Semi-Dress in Seidel Black Double ShotBy KazukifromJapan1993 • April 4, 2026"Have been wearing them in a city. Walked on many asphalt roads and in office buildngs...."Read the full review
A Good Daily
Russell Moccasin Zephyr II in S.B. Foot Sage ChamoisBy Mogo • April 4, 2026"These things barely saw a speck of dirt, snow came the first week or so of the competition and is yet to melt. I think these conditions led to a unique patina as they constantly got wet, some areas darkened, others stayed the natural sage color. No heat or dirt to patina these things...."Read the full review
Blue is the new brown?
White's Bounty Hunter in Maryam Navy HorsehideBy geckotrekker • April 4, 2026"These didn’t arrive on my doorstep until November so they didn’t get to do the whole dome but 5 months of casual wear isn’t too bad. Even with thin socks they were warm enough for 30-40 degree weather. I really only wore them as city boots however...."Read the full review
Beautiful leather, middling workmanship.
B&R Bands Classic Vintage Watch Band in Horween English Tan DublinBy Doug • April 4, 2026"Worn every day for the past 6 months, rain or shine...."Read the full review
Best all around boot I own!
Drew's 8-Inch Logger in Bison Congnac / Brown roughoutBy BragiGG • April 4, 2026"A lot has happened over the duration of this contest. I sold my company (4x4 modifications) did a lot of forestry work. Went on winter highland trips in Iceland. Started working for a bigger company in the offroad industry. And so much more. All wearing this pair of boots...."Read the full review
Heavy lifting beasts
Kivinahk Heavy Duty Leather Lifting Straps in MB Pellami Vincenzo Cognac BrownBy Call • April 4, 2026"I’ve been wearing these about 2-3 times per week going to the gym on an upper-lower split. Mainly been using them for Romanian deadlifts, rows, and pull-downs...."Read the full review
A Crazy Workhorse of a boot.
Jim Green African Ranger – Leather Midsole in Fudge Crazy HorseBy sigben59 • April 4, 2026"A Simple Solid Boot..."Read the full review
Arch support GOATs
White's 350 Cutter in Horween Black ChromexcelBy Doug • April 4, 2026"These boots kept my feet dry, warm, and comfy through wet hikes on multiple continents...."Read the full review
Supple leather, balanced shape, and dependable everyday comfort.
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Brown RufianBy Florianfloorwalker • April 4, 2026"I’ve worn these Truman Cap Toe boots regularly for everyday city use — office days, errands and general around-town wear. They’re not boots I’d take into the garden or onto rough terrain — the sole is firm and stable, but clearly designed for pavements, floors, and other predictable surfaces. Once broken in, they remained comfortable in a variety of temperatures, particularly with wool insoles in winter. For structured daily use, they’ve been excellent...."Read the full review
Loved the look, struggled with the comfort.
Meermin Chelsea Boot in C.F. Stead Gaucho Waxed KuduBy Florianfloorwalker • April 4, 2026"I originally intended to use these boots as everyday footwear. At first, the Commando sole felt surprisingly soft, almost sneaker‑like, which made me optimistic. I also ordered two pairs of insoles, but both were too thick for this UK 8 pair (I normally wear US 9 / EU 42). Over time, an uncomfortable pressure point developed between the heel and the sole, pressing into my midfoot. Because of that, I ended up wearing the boots mostly in the garden, where the muddy ground made the grippy sole useful and the pressure point was less noticeable. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize this issue until the second month; otherwise, I would have withdrawn the boots from the competition. In the end, I didn’t wear them nearly as often as expected — no outings, no hikes, no office use, mostly just quick garden tasks...."Read the full review
