As far as damn good looking boots go, these are definitely some of the damn-er good-er looking ones I’ve seen (not my strongest, but moving right along). The Pebble Leather Chukkas from New York’s Steven Alan are handcrafted in Wisconsin by the venerable – and employee-owned – Thorogood. Handsome enough for the indoors, yet hardy enough for the outdoors, the boots are a great every day option for fall, winter, and hell, maybe even a little bit of spring too. Read More »

I know I’m not the first person to write about these, and I’m sure I won’t be the last. Simply put: the Thorogood 6 Inch Moc Toes from Wisconsin’s venerable Weinbrenner Shoe Co. are one of the best bang-for-your-buck boot options around. Period. Painstakingly assembled in an employee-owned, ISO 900 certified facility, the boots are crafted from vegetable-tanned American leather, and feature a US-made non-slip / non-skid Vibram wedge sole, weatherproof Goodyear storm welt and a fiberglass shank for added stability and support. Read More »

Further solidifying their status as the discerning gentleman’s go-to source for affordable, high-quality, American-made goods (as well as their status as my all-time favorite brick and mortar), Brooklyn’s Epaulet have just unveiled their newest collection piece: the Throrogood 685 Boot. Designed and built in collaboration with Wisconsin’s storied Thorogood Shoes, the boots are an updated version of a TS classic (the original 685s came out in the 1950s). Read More »