Yesterday, the FedEx guy showed up with a box. Spouse took the package, rolled his eyes, and called out, “did you buy another pair of boots?”
Who me?
No, this time I didn’t. But imagine the surprise when I opened the box and read a letter enclosed with it that said,
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I have received some questions over the years (and even one last night) asking about quality of craftsmanship in bootmaking. We have observed that many leading boot manufacturers who once proudly made boots in the USA have moved production elsewhere.
When they move production to…
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Just when I thought that hot weather was abating somewhat, and after a July of 26 inches (66cm) of rain (not a record, but close to it), the heat and humidity that the DC area is known for has returned.
So what boots am I wearing in this heat, while most men are wearing shorts and those stinkin’ awful flip-flops?
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I was saddened to learn that Mike McNamee, former owner of Stompers Boots of San Francisco, died on Thursday, August 23, after a brief illness.
His death was a shock to me. I had last spoken with him by phone in December. I feel badly that I had let so much time pass before trying to get in touch again.
I think it is safe to say that Mike was about the most profound influence on “booting Booted Harleydude” than any other. Read on for some stories…
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Back in January, I bought a pair of Wilcox boots and gave an initial review. Contrary to social media claims, these are not the “coolest boots” ever.
After wearing them now for more than four months and having the opportunity take photos and post them on the website…
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Loyal readers of this blog and my website visitors know that I own a large collection of boots. Cowboy boots, motorcycle boots, work boots, dress boots. Lots of boots.
I have stated frequently in the past that I wear (most of) my boots. No use in having such a large collection without actually wearing them, eh?
Well… things are changing. I had a look around this past weekend, and realized that…
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Happy National Boots Day! At least that’s what my calendar reminds me. I could not let such a momentous occasion go by without recognizing it. After all, …
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Most of my motorcycle boots and work boots have “big lug” or “mini lug” Vibram soles on them. These soles provide great traction when riding my motorcycle (weather permitting.)
However, these boots have another added bonus when I wear them in winter with dress clothes to the office…
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I have a number of pairs of boots with Vibram 100 “big lug” soles. They provide great traction and are like snow tires for the feet (provide you are over 40 years old and know what snow tires are). I have these soles on Wesco boots, my loggers and work boots, and a number of my motorcycle boots.
But with lug-soled boots, one has the problem of mud, dirt, and road salts getting caked into the lugs. My buddy WC asked me recently, “how do you recommend removing the gunk that cakes up in lug soles?”
Simple answer…
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While we have had little snowfall this winter season in my neck of the woods, other geographic areas of the USA have had more, like where my friend WC lives in the Northeast.
WC asked me recently, “what boots do you recommend to wear when shoveling snow?”
My answer…
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