Archive - Kōbō Mono - The Workshop Thing | Blog about men's footwear

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 •

04 - 7 Must-have Shoe Styles for a Fashion-Forward Urban Man

A few ideas for starting your shoe collection

Feb 19 •

03 - How to Style-Down Dress Shoes

Making classic footwear fun 💪

Feb 12 •

02 - A Quick Guide to Breaking in High-End Leather Boots

All Gain, No Pain (Okay, maybe some pain)

Feb 12 •

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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