Ben Branch February 11, 2014

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot is exactly the sort of boot our grandfathers wore while they built the country, drank whiskey and didn’t watch reality television. In fact 2014 is the 100 year anniversary of the introduction of the original Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot – the almost identical forefather to the model you see pictured here….
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Ben Branch December 31, 2013

We’ve featured Stylmartin Legend Boots here on Silodrome before, they’ve always proven to be remarkably popular due to the fact that they look fantastic and offer a thick layer of full-grain leather protection – which comes in handy if you ever find yourself sliding along the asphalt at 60 miles an hour. It takes a…
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Ben Branch December 14, 2013

The Black Odessa Boot by Chippewa is an American made boot with a Goodyear Welt sole, a full-grain American leather upper, a steel shank and a Vibram outsole. I like to feature Chippewa boots a few times a year as they’re one of the few boot manufacturers still making their wares by hand in the…
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Ben Branch November 22, 2013

Gasolina Classic Motorcycle Boots are some of the best looking motorcycle boots you’ll find anywhere, they’ve been styled very closely after the footwear worn by men like Mike Hailwood and John Surtees during the golden age of motorcycle racing and importantly, they still build them using the same methods and technologies available in the ’50s….
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Ben Branch November 7, 2013

This is the new Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boot, it’s been designed specifically for winter use and has an internal wool liner, full Otter Tail leather construction and a Vibram Lug TC-4 Plus outsole designed for walking on wet and slippery surfaces. As those of us in the northern hemisphere descend further into the…
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Ben Branch November 4, 2013

The Chippewa 6″ Homestead Boot is a classically American boot that’s been in production, in one or or another, since 1901. The boots today are still made in the USA from full-grain American leather, the sole is of Goodyear Welt construction and it’s been tweaked by the boffins at Vibram to be more comfortable that…
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Ben Branch September 30, 2013

The Carolina 8 Inch Work Boot is one of those things that’s so dyed-in-the-wool American that it probably smells like apple pie and fireworks. Each of the boots is made in America, by Americans, from American materials, they’re also electrical hazard rated, they have a full leather upper and a foot-friendly Vibram® outsole. At $144 USD, the Carolina…
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Ben Branch September 20, 2013

The X-Raider Boot by XPD has been developed specifically for long-distance riders who need a boot that’s comfortable and breathable but also 100% waterproof, windproof and armoured. The finished product is an now industry leader in its genre and has become popular with sportbike riders who aren’t enamoured with the flashy day-glo graphics that seem to…
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Ben Branch September 14, 2013

We’ve featured Red Wing Heritage boots in the past and the’ve always proven to be exceedingly popular, the combination of handmade appeal, vintage design and limited production numbers seem to really strike a chord with people in an age of mass-produced, almost disposable clothing. This pair of boots, called Red Wing Heritage 9022 & 9023…
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Ben Branch July 20, 2013

When it comes to boots that are genuinely American, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more authentic pair than the Heritage 877 Boots by Red Wing. Originally released in 1953 as a sporting boot, they became an instant success with hunters, hikers and outdoorsmen.
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Ben Branch June 9, 2013

These are the Joey Shoes by Alpinestars, they’re designed with summer riding in mind and they’ve been designed to look as much like standard street attire as possible.
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Ben Branch May 15, 2013

The Wolverine Austen 1000 Mile Lacer Boots are available in black or brown, they have a Goodyear™ Welt sole, a Horween Predator leather upper, a full leather sole with Vibram® technology and enough character to star in their own Tarantino film.
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