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Bean Boots with a Buckle

February 28, 2013

Bean Boots With A Buckle

Last weekend while heading out to meet friends for what would later prove to be an ill-considered attempt to capitalize…

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Replacement boot laces

February 12, 2013

Replacement Boot Laces

For several years now I’ve appreciated the ruggedness of my L.L. Bean Boots for winter. They’ve held up quite well…

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Arrow Moccasins: Handmade at an Amazing Price

November 8, 2012

Arrow Moccasins: Handmade At An Amazing Price

I just got off the phone with the good people at Arrow Moccasins. They’re a small family company in Hudson,…

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How to Take Care of Rugged Boots

September 3, 2012

How To Take Care Of Rugged Boots

I spent yesterday’s afternoon cleaning and preparing my field boots for use this fall. Rugged boots, such as those designed…

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Chukkas for Fall

August 13, 2012

Chukkas For Fall

Fall for me is about boots. Brass-buckled tan jodhpurs worn with olive moleskins; shell cordovan balmoral boots, in that perfect…

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Taking Care of Shell Cordovan

July 24, 2012

Taking Care Of Shell Cordovan

Ron Rider gives some simple tips on how to clean up and restore shell cordovan shoes. Above is a pair…

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Casual Summer Footwear

May 30, 2012

Casual Summer Footwear

Like most men of my generation, I rarely wear more “formal” clothes such as dark wool suits and black oxford…

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It’s On Sale: 6PM.com Boot Sale

April 16, 2012

It’s On Sale: 6PM.com Boot Sale

6PM.com is having a sale on boots. Among the offerings are Sorel Caribous, a classic snow boot offered here at…

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Allen Edmonds Shoe Bank Boot Sale

November 23, 2011

Allen Edmonds Shoe Bank Boot Sale

Allen Edmonds’ Shoe Bank, their national outlet, is offering boots half off through this weekend. The Shoe Bank mainly sells…

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Q and Answer: What’s the Difference Between Chukka Boots and Desert Boots?

November 3, 2011

Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Chukka Boots And Desert Boots?

Derek writes to ask: What’s the difference between Chukkas and Desert Boots?  They seem to be all the rage right…

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Q and Answer: Ten In-Between Shoes

October 7, 2011

Q And Answer: Ten In-Between Shoes

Matt asks: I need a new pair of shoes!  What I have right now is either too casual (a sneaker)…

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Folks are always asking me about more affordable boot options for the cool-weather months.

September 29, 2011

Folks Are Always Asking Me About More Affordable Boot Options For The Cool-weather Months.

Folks are always asking me about more affordable boot options for the cool-weather months. It makes sense – most of…

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“Wee Walker” shoes

August 20, 2011

“Wee Walker” Shoes

“Wee Walker” shoes. A gift for my new son from some close family friends. Almost unspeakably adorable.

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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

May 18, 2011

I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes

I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…

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It’s On Sale - Peal & Co. Chelsea Boots

March 1, 2011

It’s On Sale – Peal & Co. Chelsea Boots

The Chelsea boot can go from a casual suit all the way to dark jeans. Black Chelseas, in particular, are…

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