Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
Bloodcore is a gimmick but bison leather is the truth (in the quarters)
JK Boots Bear Slayers in Bison BloodcoreBy ZelieDad • April 2, 2026"Rain, snow, mud, hiking, you name it, these probably saw it. They held up great...."Read the full review
Beautiful leather. Very durable. Hard wearing. Will last a long time and get better looking
Carmine Jack Leather Natural Shipyard Belt in Natural Oak Bark LeatherBy SIDO • April 2, 2026"Worn regularly, with everything. Denim, khakis, chinos and went well with it all..."Read the full review
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
I made this Wallet for the thunderdome, and I really like the leathers I used
BCLeathergoods Wallet in Horween Natural Dublin & Badalassi Carlo Olive Green MinervaBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 2, 2026"The wallet has been in my work clothes or everyday clothes since the contest started..."Read the full review
Despite the controversy, these are excellent boots.
Oak Street Bootmakers Storm Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy ZelieDad • April 2, 2026"These have seen rain, snow, salt, mud, and everything in-between and just took it and not once did I regret having these on...."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
Extremely Comfortable Bordon Tukano v2
Bordon Tukano Boots in Wickett & Craig Olive Double StuffedBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 2, 2026"I wore my Bordons most days to my job a mixture of office work and walking around a warehouse area. I also used them for everyday activities in different weathers. In the rain and light puddles my feet stayed dry. The vibram christy sole is super comfortable when walking on concrete or hard surfaces. In cold conditions the sole can be a bit slippy...."Read the full review
I don't wanna toot my own horn but ...
DIY Wallet in Maryam Macchiato TPR HorsebuttBy evsnova74 • April 2, 2026"I put cards and cash in it and put it in my pocket. Lol I kid, nothing out of the ordinary here, and not really much to say...."Read the full review
One full year of wear
Frank's Front Range in Wickett & Craig Chestnut English BridleBy evsnova74 • April 2, 2026"Same as last dome, working on wood flooring, occasional yard work, wood shop, clearing woods, etc. I'm not super hard on boots so these definitely hold up to anything I throw at them...."Read the full review
Not bad for a first build
DIY Custom Model in S.B. Foot Itasca ChestnutBy evsnova74 • April 2, 2026"Apart from the typical use at work, on my knees half the day working on floors, occasionally I would find myself in the woods cutting firewood, or out in the wood shop, even yard work here and there. I'm not too hard on boots generally but these did just fine...."Read the full review
Built to Last, Born to Age: A six month patina report on the Nicks Falcons
Nicks Falcon in Horween Orange PredatorBy Yellowfin2na • April 2, 2026"Daily undercover law enforcement tasks (sometimes light running)
Snowmobiling in the Colorado Mountains
Fishing/Boating the Texas Gulf
Mowing the lawn
Responded to a plane crash
Biker ralley
Mardi Gras Parade
Rain storms
Checking the mail
Long walks on concrete
Strawberry picking
Trail hiking
Horse riding
Gardening and hole digging
Office paperwork
Court attendance
Range days
Changing flat tires
Oil changes
Electrical work
Sandy beaches
Volleyball practice with the kids
Dinner dates with the wife
Living the dream..."Read the full review
This Leather Soaks Up Everything ☀️
DIY Winston Pattern in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy kananaios • April 2, 2026"I've worm this watch to nearly every single event of every single day in the last 6 months. It's been my only watch I've used since the Dome began and boy, does it show. I took this on walks with coworkers, out for dinner and drinks with the wife and friends, on rock climbing excursions, out camping, and more!..."Read the full review
🐢 Slow & Steady As She Goes ⛵️
Unmarked DB Hunter Cap Toe in Horween Navy ChromexcelBy kananaios • April 2, 2026"I mostly wore these to the office every other day, trading days with other boots to give these DB Hunters a rest...."Read the full review
Thursday Boots for my wedding on a Thursday
Thursday Captain in Tobacco Rugged & ResilientBy calljeef • April 2, 2026"These were my daily drivers to the office, the occasional excursion to the factory floor, and my daily hikes in the rain, snow and sun...."Read the full review
