This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. I have a tendency to quickly wear through footwear.…

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Shoe designs feel inherently personal. Footwear can say a lot about a person, whether it’s a reliable classic or a rare vintage find bought off a sneakerhead on Ebay. But what a shoe says doesn’t…

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Skateboarding sneaker powerhouse Vans has teamed up with Timberland for a rugged and stylish footwear collaboration. The two iconic brands have released a pair of boots that marries their respective aesthetics and design. The first…

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Any guy can shop online or head to the mall to buy apparel from mainstream brands, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If it ain’t broke, as they say. As long as you’ve taken the…

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Aimé Leon Dore is a streetwear powerhouse and with the credentials New Balance has brought to the brand only enhances that. On their latest venture, the Ranier Hiking Boot, showcases the talents of both brands…

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Don’t let the preppy DNA of Rowing Blazers fool you – this brand has long been influenced by British heritage. From collaborations with Barbour and Luke Edward Hall, one is able to see how founder’s…

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Harkening back to a design and palette of the 1970s, the newest release from New Balance for Todd Snyder, called the “City Gym”, is the perfect neutral trainer. The silhouette is the 237, a reinterpretation…

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For nearly 100 years, Danner has been making some of the top outdoor boots in the Pacific Northwest. It’s no surprise that Todd Snyder, who is often inspired by American classics, would collaborate with Danner…

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While we may have arguably hit Peak Sneaker™, you may be looking for something a little different this year. Nike’s SFB Leather Boot is just that. Taking some of the traditional design markers of an…

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When it comes to boots, there are options for every situation. What cowboy boots are to Texans, what Wallabees are to the UK, and what Bean Boots are to Mainers, XTRATUFs are to the residents…

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Three juggernauts in the menswear scene — Beams, New Balance, and Paperboy — teamed up on their own interpretation of the 920 NB model and it paid off handsomely. In an all-grey colorway, this shoe…

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The start of fall means colder, and often wetter, days are ahead. That means to protect your footwear (and your feet) from puddles, rain, and snow, you’ll need to waterproof the boots and shoes you…

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Boots are a staple. Dressed up or dressed down, there’s something about a boot that feels a little more put together and prepared than, say, a sneaker. And that goes for the best boots for…

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Browsing Huckberry’s website is like doing a deep dive into “Buy It For Life” type products — especially when it comes to footwear. The men’s boots section alone is full of options that will likely…

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Whether you’re looking for loafers, dub-monks, derbys, slippers, bluchers or even sneakers, Robert August has the bespoke footwear you’ve been looking for to set yourself apart from the pack. Start with one or more of…

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As the world becomes progressively more green, some may think that shoes are the final frontier in making sustainable adjustments for a better Earth. SeaVees and Jungmaven have teamed up to tackle this cause. Recently…

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