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#07 | BEFORE / AFTER: Thrifted Wolverine 1000 Mile boots
How I restored a pair of heavily creased old boots and gave them new life with a custom dye job
Mar 12 • 
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#06 | More than arch support: Foot ergonomics of (welted) shoes
A thought process for fitting welted shoes and boots.
Mar 7 • 
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February 2025

#05 | Step-by-step guide to conditioning old and dried-out leather shoes and boots
The exact process I used to revive French Army Ranger Boots that spent over 60 years in storage
Feb 26 • 
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04 - 7 Must-have Shoe Styles for a Fashion-Forward Urban Man
A few ideas for starting your shoe collection
Feb 19 • 
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03 - How to Style-Down Dress Shoes
Making classic footwear fun 💪
Feb 12 • 
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02 - A Quick Guide to Breaking in High-End Leather Boots
All Gain, No Pain (Okay, maybe some pain)
Feb 12 • 
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01 - How to Choose Shoes for Urban Walking
Oh, the tricky balance of style, durability, and comfort (does it even exist?)
Feb 12 • 
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