Leather Boots

What were firefighter boots like back in the day? How have they changed over the years? Like any piece of equipment, they've undergone some radical changes over the years.

Combat boots had their purpose in combat back when they were first introduced, but how has their role changed as they've become part of pop culture?

Stitchdown welt? Goodyear welt? What's the difference between these two, and what's a welt got to do with leather boots to begin with? 

What exactly is a "boot last" and how is it used in the process of making a boot? For a high-quality boot and proper fitment, it's a very pivotal piece of the bootmaking process.

There's many things a man should own. Here's a short list of leather footwear every man should have for the various situations he may find himself in.

Wedge sole boots can serve more purposes than just a work boot. One of the primary reasons they were created was multi-purpose use.

Heel drop: what exactly is this? When wearing boots for extended periods of time, knowing the position of your foot in the boot and whether higher or lower is better. This is generally referred to as "heel drop."

What exta steps do you need to take, and what extra steps should you take during the winter months to maintain your work boots?

Combat boots, at least the style, have risen in use for casual wear. How do the various choices stack up against each other?

If you're going to invest in a pair of quality leather work boots or casual ones, you should also invest in the care and maintenance of your boots.