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Repair, Don’t Replace – Getting Your Goodyear Welted Shoes Resoled

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What’s worth it, when to do it, and what to expect when you’re getting your welted shoes fixed, recrafted, etc.

In Review: Thursday Boot Co Duke Chelsea Boots

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Simple good looks. Goodyear welted. Under $200. So how’s the quality?

In Review: Grant Stone Dirty Buck

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Bucks aren’t just for warm weather, but they sure look great in spring and summer. In person with Grant Stone’s take on this casual classic.

In Review: Thursday Boot Co Scout Chukka Boots

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With chinos, chukkas, polos season directly ahead, are these chukkas worthy of a place in your rotation?

From Oxfords to Sneakers: The 5 Styles of Shoes Every Guy Needs

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Maximum versatility. The five types of shoes that’ll have you looking great for whatever life brings.

In Review: Adidas Stan Smith Lux Sneakers

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How many bucks should a Stan Smith flux if a Stan Smith struts as lux? ….. (We discuss.)

In Review: Nike By You Custom Sneakers – Blazer Mid ‘77

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An in person experience with Nike’s custom sneakers program, where you have control over colors and materials.

In Review: Huckberry Rhodes Jackson Chelsea Boots

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It’s a twofer. Smooth marbled leather and mini lug, or waxy suede and heavy lug?

The Dappered Gift Guide for The Shoe Guy

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What to get for the guy who named his dogs Blake and Goodyear.

In Review: J. Crew Ludlow Derbys

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In person with J. Crew’s simple blucher, possibly inspired by an Alden classic.

In Review: Grant Stone Field Boots in Walnut Bison

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Workwear inspired boots made with treat yourself worthy materials.

8 Styles of Men’s Boots Worth Owning

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From skimp to splurge, our shoe expert dishes out options for 8 styles of boots.

In Review: Huckberry Rhodes Tyler Chukkas – One Year Update

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After a year (and a half) of use how have these chukkas from Huckberry held up?

In Review: Target Goodfellow & Co. Angus Vintage Sneakers

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We made our Alden loving shoe expert (and Dad) take some $33 Tar-Zhay dad-kicks for a spin.

In Review: Banana Republic Factory Lace-Up Suede Boots

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Indy inspired look. Would these boots make Professor Jones proud?

In Review: Flint and Tinder’s Made in the USA 365 Belt 2.0

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In person with F&T’s USA made belt, which wants you to invest in holding up your pants.

In Review: Spier & Mackay’s Balmoral Cap Toe Oxfords

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Now Blake stitched, and under $180.