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00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 00:57 Introducing Mikhail and Christine 04:16 Learning to Make Shoes 07:23 The Start of Arno 16:22 Their Design Aesthetic 21:27 A Vision? 27:01 Made To Order Makeups 34:26 Factory Made vs Self Made 38:54 The Vishivanka 43:23 Last Sets Used 54:26 What’s In The Future? 01:05:59 Tariffs? 01:07:14 How To Grow From Here 01:15:09 Summary
Interview With the Founders of Arno ShoesBootlosophy2025-05-16 | Meet Mikhail Bliskavka and Christine O’Leary, the founders of Arno Shoes, new brand out of the USA making boots with a combination US and Ukrainian design DNA arnoshoes.com/pages/arno Instagram instagram.com/arno.shoes
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 00:57 Introducing Mikhail and Christine 04:16 Learning to Make Shoes 07:23 The Start of Arno 16:22 Their Design Aesthetic 21:27 A Vision? 27:01 Made To Order Makeups 34:26 Factory Made vs Self Made 38:54 The Vishivanka 43:23 Last Sets Used 54:26 What’s In The Future? 01:05:59 Tariffs? 01:07:14 How To Grow From Here 01:15:09 SummaryWeek Five in Darwin - 12 Boots In 12 WeeksBootlosophy2025-10-04 | My personal challenge is to restrict my boot wear to only 12 pairs out of my 140 plus collection, over a 12 week period. This is what I wore in Week 5 when I spent the whole week in Darwin. R M Williams bit.ly/BLRMWilliams
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:27 Just One Pair 04:25 R M Williams Comfort Craftsman 06:17 Comfort 07:59 Patina 11:45 SummaryUnboxing Herring’s Corsham Rubber-Soled Brogue Boots in Cedar Pebble Grain CalfBootlosophy2025-10-03 | Herring is a UK brand that retails other Northampton brands as well as manufacture, through Northampton and Portugues partners, their own line of boots and shoes. herringshoes.co.uk
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 02:35 Unboxing 10:44 On Feet 14:12 SummaryWeek Four - 12 Boots In 12 WeeksBootlosophy2025-09-27 | Here is Week 4 of my personal challenge to restrict my boot wear to only 12 pairs out of my 140-plus collection, over a 12-week period, this week wearing a short list of Crown Northampton, Trickers and R M Williams. Crown Northampton (Affiliate) bit.ly/BLCrownN Trickers (Non-affiliate) trickers.com R M Williams (Affiliate) bit.ly/BLRMWilliams
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome 01:36 Crown Northampton Woodford Desert Boot 03:42 Trickers Stow in Hydro Nubuck 09:58 R M Williams Comfort Craftsman in Chestnut Yearling 00:00 SummaryCordobes Boots New Jodhpur Boots and Their Custom Last & Order ProcessBootlosophy2025-09-26 | Cordobes Boots is an emerging and always improving brand out of Mexico that takes chances! They have introduced their Jodhpur Model, and started a custom order process to make bespoke boots for you. Cordobes Handmade Boots bit.ly/BLCordobes R M Williams Leathercare products bit.ly/3PIRUuC Bick 4 amzn.to/36gBdnd Tarrago shoe cream amzn.to/3sK2hCM Venetian Shoe Cream 3oz amzn.to/3uS1oLc Venetian Shoe Cream 32 oz amzn.to/3Jr8IS2
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Welcome 03:03 Cordobes Boots 04:55 The Custom Order Process 08:38 The Jodhpur Style and History 10:13 Construction 14:51 Leathercare 15:46 Sizing, fit and comfort 16:38 Cost and valueWeek Three - 12 Boots In 12 WeeksBootlosophy2025-09-20 | My personal challenge is to restrict my boot wear to only 12 pairs out of my 140 plus collection, over a 12 week period. This is what I wore in Week 3, spent both in Perth and in Darwin.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome 01:57 Nicks Overlander 06:23 Wootten Smith 08:58 (Cheat!) Herring Corsham 09:37 BlkBrd Rudiger 12:09 Crown Northampton Woodford 14:14 SummaryUnboxing Parkhurst Allegany Captoe Tumbled Mahogany & Richmond Stitchdown Saddle Waxy CommanderBootlosophy2025-09-19 | Yes, I have more Parkhurst Boots! But I couldn’t resist another Stitchdown Richmond, and their new, round bump toe, Allegany Boot in their own oily mahogany leather. Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Welcome 01:39 Unboxing Parkhurst’s Stitchdown Richmond Saddle Waxy Commander 08:07 Unboxing Parkhurst Allegany Tumbled Mahogany 14:33 Richmond Saddle Waxy Commander On Feet 17:46 Allegany Captoe Tumbled Mahogany On Feet 31:31 SummarySaddleback Front Pocket Leather Backpack and Medium Portfolio in TobaccoBootlosophy2025-09-13 | Time I tried a Saddleback bag and I chose their Front Pocket Backpack in Tobacco Crazy Horse. I even got a chance to try it out over a 3-day trip to Darwin. Their website - bit.ly/BLSaddleback
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Welcome and Introduction to Saddleback 01:22 Crazy Horse Leather 05:55 Saddleback Brand 08:46 Review of Medium Leather Portfolio 14:40 Review of Front Pocket Backpack 26:03 Value for Money 27:48 SummaryReview of Indian brand BlkBrd’s Rudiger Service Boot in Horween’s Colour 8 Shell CordovanBootlosophy2025-09-12 | Can a service boot be a dressy boot? It certainly can when made in Horween Shell Cordovan by fine Indian maker BlkBrd with all the trademarks of a UK shoemaker in construction and quality. BlkBrd Website bit.ly/BLBlkbrd
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Welcome 01:01 Blkbrd 04:59 Style and aesthetics 05:55 What to wear 06:51 Construction 10:34 Leathercare 11:45 Sizing, fit and comfort 13:11 Value and SummaryWhat I Wore in Week Two - 12 Boots In 12 WeeksBootlosophy2025-09-06 | My personal challenge is to restrict my boot wear to only 12 pairs out of my 140 plus collection, over a 12 week period. This is what I wore in Week 2. Links below:- Nicks bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Russell Moccasin bit.ly/russellmocbootlosophy Blundstone https://www.blundstone.com.au/ Wootten https://wootten.com.au/ Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst Grant Stone bit.ly/grantstone RM Williams bit.ly/BLRMWilliams
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome 01:23 Wootten Smith Cognac Roughout 04:35 Nicks Overlander Spokane Honey Waxed Flesh 06:19 Russell Moccasin Backcountry 07:30 Parkhurst Stitchdown Richmond Dark Olive Roughout 13:02 Grant Stone Brass Earth Waxy Commander 15:35 RM Williams Chestnut Comfort Craftsman 17:52 SummaryReview of Parkhurt’s (new) Richmond Captoe 618-Last Stitchdown in Stead’s Dark Olive Waxed RoughoutBootlosophy2025-09-05 | Finally Parkhurst has released their captoe Derby “Richmond” boot on the 618 last, and in stitchdown construction, following earlier Allen models. This one in Charles F Stead’s full grain waxed roughout is full of colour variations. Links: Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Welcome 02:37 Style and aesthetics 03:37 Parkhurst 08:05 Construction 12:30 Leathercare 13:30 Sizing, fit and comfort 15:27 Value & SummaryPart 2 of Nicks “Overlander” and Amberjack’s “The Boot” wintering in Tasmania!Bootlosophy2025-08-30 | This is Part 2 of my week in Hobart walking the city and its surrounding country and seeing how a pair of Nicks Handmade Boots Overlander and Amberjack’s "The Boot", broke in! Nicks (Affiliate link) bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Amberjack (Non-affiliate link) https://www.amberjack.shop/ Waxed Jacket, cap & Jeans Huckberry bit.ly/BootLoHudsonJacket Shirts, T-shirts & Merino Henleys Proper Cloth http://bit.ly/pc-bootlosophy and use code BOOT10 for 10% off anything on their website. Satchel Bag Bleu de Chauffe bit.ly/BLbleudechauffe
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Welcome (Continued from Part 1) 01:24 Day 3 With the Nicks Overlander 07:14 Day 4 Salamanca Markets and the Amberjack 12:28 Day 5 Royal Botanic Gardens and Nicks 17:57 Day 6 MONA and Amberjack 24:18 How The Boots WorePart 1 of Nicks “Overlander” and Amberjack’s “The Boot” wintering in Tasmania!Bootlosophy2025-08-29 | This is Part 1 of my time in July when I spent a week in Hobart walking the city and its surrounding country in a pair of Nicks Handmade Boots and Amberjack’s The Boot, breaking them in - am I crazy? Nicks (Affiliate link) bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Amberjack (Non-affiliate link) https://www.amberjack.shop/ Waxed Jacket, cap & Jeans Huckberry bit.ly/BootLoHudsonJacket Shirts, T-shirts & Merino Henleys Proper Cloth http://bit.ly/pc-bootlosophy and use code BOOT10 for 10% off anything on their website. Satchel Bag Bleu de Chauffe bit.ly/BLbleudechauffe
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Welcome 01:40 Accommodation: The Corinda Collection 04:08 Introducing Amberjack’s The Boot 08:19 Introducing Nicks' Overlander 13:33 The Night Before in the Amberjack 15:14 Day 1 in Nicks' Overlander 20:29 Day 2 in Both Boots 27:42 Bridge to Part 2!Week One - 12 Boots in 12 WeeksBootlosophy2025-08-23 | My personal challenge is to restrict my boot wear to only 12 pairs out of my 140 plus collection, over a 12 week period. This is what I wore in Week 1. Nicks bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Russell Moccasin bit.ly/russellmocbootlosophy Crown Northampton bit.ly/BLCrownN BlkBrd bit.ly/BLBlkbrd Blundstone https://www.blundstone.com.au/ Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst Trickers in Division Road bit.ly/BLTrickers Trickers UK trickers.com
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Welcome 03:05 Nicks Overlander 04:47 Russell Moccasin Backcountry 06:08 Crown Northampton Woodford Desert Boot 07:44 Blundstone 1306 10:49 BlkBrd Rudiger 11:49 Parkhurst Allen Brown WF 14:42 Trickers 17:37 RMW Chestnut Comfort Craftsman 18:50 SummaryReview of Nicks 8 inch Overlander Boots in Horween’s Spokane leather.Bootlosophy2025-08-22 | PNW bootmaker Nicks Handmade Boots, is well known for tough work boots, but this is their hybrid work and casual boot meant for daily wear whether hiking, working or camping.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Welcome 01:08 Style and aesthetics 03:33 Nicks Handmade Boots 06:10 Construction 13:41 Leathercare 15:07 Sizing, fit and comfort 16:55 Value 18:56 Summary12 Boots in 12 Weeks - My Mini Patina Thunderdome (Apologies to Ben)Bootlosophy2025-08-16 | I’m going to wear only 12 pairs of boots from my collection and record a 12-weekly VLOG on what I wore and how they wore, including boots from R M Williams, BlkBrd, Russell Moccasin, Jim Green, Nicks Handmade Boots, Parkhurst, Grant Stone, Trickers, Crown Northampton, Blundstone and Wootten Cordwainer. R M Williams bit.ly/BLRMWilliams BlkBrd bit.ly/BLBlkbrd Russell Moccasin bit.ly/russellmocbootlosophy Jim Green bit.ly/jimgreenfootwear Nicks bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst Grant Stone bit.ly/grantstone Trickers trickers.com Crown Northampton bit.ly/BLCrownN Wootten https://wootten.com.au/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:06 Concept 03:26 Professional/Business Casual 05:01 Outdoor/Work 09:11 Smart/Relaxed Casual 13:07 Reports And SummaryReview of the Crown Northampton Woodford Desert Boot in Snuff Janus Calf SuedeBootlosophy2025-08-15 | Crown Northampton are known for their sneakers but this Chukka Desert Boot shows their origins. Using high quality C F Stead Snuff Suede, this is what a Desert Boot should be like! Website - bit.ly/BLCrownN
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Welcome 00:50 Style and aesthetics 04:13 What to wear 05:18 Crown Northampton 07:35 Construction 10:36 Leathercare 11:38 Sizing, fit and comfort 13:54 Value and Summary10 Things I Wish Id Known When I Started Buying BootsBootlosophy2025-08-09 | An FAQ I always get - what do I wish I'd known before I started buying boots? Answered with some example boots below Thursday Boots (Non-Affiliate) thursdayboots.com Dievier (Affiliate Link) bit.ly/BLDievierOfficial Trickers (Non-Affiliate) trickers.com Parkhurst (Affiliate Link) bit.ly/wewearparkhurst Oak Street Bootmakers (Affiliate Link) bit.ly/3wzeGMP Nicks Handmade Boots (Affiliate Link) bit.ly/BLNicksCJ Truman Boots (Non-Affiliate) trumanboot.com BlkBrd (Affiliate Link) bit.ly/BLBlkbrd Wootten (Non-Affiliate) https://wootten.com.au/ Blundstone (Non-Affiliate) https://www.blundstone.com.au/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome 00:59 1 Low Price Doesn’t Mean Low Quality 03:47 2 Don’t Size From Facebook Comments 08:17 3 Breaking In IS Required 11:55 4 Not All Leather Is The Same 13:57 5 It Doesn’t Have To Be Goodyear Welted 17:49 6 You Don’t Need To Accept Faults 20:02 7 Support Local, But Don’t Be Xenophobic 23:03 8 Use The Right Conditioner 25:07 9 Learn From Reviewers, Don’t Be Influenced 28:16 10 Enjoy Yourself 29:27 SummaryReview of the Harold Boot Company Brass Wire Screwed “Grazier” (Made in Australia)Bootlosophy2025-08-08 | Harold Boots is arguably Australia’s oldest boot company and their Grazier Chelsea Boot - made in Fairwelt Construction and Brass Wire Screws - is still available today as their flagship boot. Links: Everything Australian https://everythingaustralian.com.au/shop-by-brands/harold-boots.html Harold Boots https://haroldbootstore.com.au/home Jeans and shirts (affiliate) bit.ly/BLFandTJeans R M Williams Cleaning Products bit.ly/BLosophyRMWCare
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Welcome 01:04 Harold Boots 03:54 Style and aesthetics 05:39 What to wear 06:23 Construction 11:28 Leathercare 12:44 Sizing, fit and comfort 14:07 Value and SummaryComparing original Bleu de Chauffe Fisherman’s Musette with new Business MusetteBootlosophy2025-08-02 | I’ve owned the original handmade suede Bleu de Chauffe Fisherman’s Musette for some time now, but the new waxed canvas Business Musette is a different kettle of fish. Both handmade by a single craftsperson, they are the same yet different. Bleu de Chauffe bit.ly/BLbleudechauffe Original Fisherman’s Musette 40x30x10 cm Business Musette 40x32x12.5 cm
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Welcome 01:46 Bleu de Chauffe 03:36 The Original Fisherman’s Musette 08:15 The new Business Musette 12:42 Comparison 15:10 Value 17:49 SummaryReview of the Dievier Nomad Heritage Moc Toe BootsBootlosophy2025-08-01 | Ever heard of a boot brand dropping prices in the face of the 2025 economy? Pay attention, the Dievier Nomad Heritage is unexpectedly good value! See their website bit.ly/BLDievierOfficial
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:01 Brand 02:28 Style and aesthetics 04:23 What to wear 06:50 Construction 13:26 Leathercare 14:40 Sizing, fit and comfort 16:16 Summary and ValueDale’s Leatherworks “Scout” Backpack Compared to Woottens “The Backpack”Bootlosophy2025-07-26 | How do two small leather workers making handmade heritage style backpacks compare in design, construction, materials and so much more! Links: @DalesLeatherworks dalesleatherworks.com @Wootten_ https://wootten.com.au/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome 01:25 The Contenders 02:45 Meet The Backpack 06:15 Meet The Scout 07:54 Comparison 11:08 Value and SummaryComparing the hand made Aussie Wootten Boot and the USA hand made White’s MP BootBootlosophy2025-07-25 | Both Wooten and White’s hand make their boots. How do the different philosophies of the Australian Wooten brand and the Pacific North West White’s brand compare to make their characteristic boots?
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Welcome 01:00 Handmade 03:19 The Contenders 09:09 Prices 09:39 Handmade Processes 12:02 Sizing, fit and comfort 14:21 SummaryUnboxing BlkBrd’s Rudiger Service Boot in Horween Color 8 Shell CordovanBootlosophy2025-07-19 | I was so impressed by BlkBrd’s Luchador Derby boot that I bought this Rudiger Stitchdown Service Boot in Horween’s Color 8 Shell Cordovan. BlkBrd bit.ly/BLBlkbrd Proper Cloth Bootlosophy Collection http://bit.ly/pc-bootlosophy and use BOOT10 for 10% discount across the whole website.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Welcome 01:52 Unboxing 13:19 On Feet 17:53 SummaryComparing the Craft & Glory versus BlkBrd styles of heritage bootsBootlosophy2025-07-18 | BlkBrd and Craft & Glory are two Indian brands that are gathering a lot of attention. What do their designs and styles speak of their heritage Goodyear Welted and Stitchdown boots? Craft & Glory - bit.ly/BLcraftnglory BlkBrd - bit.ly/BLBlkbrd
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:22 The Brands 05:23 The Boots 07:42 My Comparison 11:04 SummaryReview of Wootten Cordwainer’s All-Leather “The Backpack”Bootlosophy2025-07-12 | Wootten Cordwainer from Ballarat, Victoria make all kinds of leather goods. This backpack, called “The Backpack” is a combination of innovative design and heritage construction. @Wootten_ https://wootten.com.au/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 00:51 Wootten 01:26 The Backpack 10:59 Value and SummaryComparing Wootten’s Smith Chelsea Boot Against the R M Williams Goodwood (Gardener) Chelsea BootBootlosophy2025-07-11 | A comparison of two Australian “handmade” brands of heritage Chelsea boots throws up some interesting similarities and differences! R M Williams (Affiliate) bit.ly/BLRMWilliams Wootten (Non-Affiliate) https://wootten.com.au/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 02:39 The Boots 04:33 The Brands 08:11 The Similarities 11:56 The Differences 16:21 Summary including Long-Term ValueNew Bleu de Chauffe Business Musette Satchel BagBootlosophy2025-07-05 | Bleu de Chauffe’s bit.ly/BLbleudechauffe original Fisherman’s Musette bag has been a key product in their lineup for a while, This year, they brought out the Business Musette, targeting the business satchel market.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 00:47 The Business Musette 01:40 Features 08:41 Value and SummaryReviewing the Craft & Glory 8” Goodyear Welted Gurkha (renamed Combat) BootsBootlosophy2025-07-04 | The Gurkhas are legendary warriors and Craft & Glory have made an 8-inch Goodyear Welted Captoe Service Boot from Buffalo leather to honour their heritage. bit.ly/BLcraftnglory since renamed on their website as the "Combat Boot".
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Welcome - Meet The Gurkhas 03:31 Style, aesthetics & Craft & Glory 05:52 Construction 10:23 Leathercare 11:20 Sizing, fit and comfort 12:53 Summary and valueUnboxing Parkhurst’s Stitchdown Richmond 618 Last in Dark Olive Waxed Roughout from Charles F SteadBootlosophy2025-06-28 | Parkhurst bit.ly/wewearparkhurst have released the long awaited Richmond model in the 618 lasted stitchdown construction style - see it at bit.ly/wewearparkhurst
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Welcome 01:39 Unboxing 09:01 On Feet 12:33 SummaryReview of the BlkBrd Luchador Stitchdown Derby Boots in Tan Scotch GrainBootlosophy2025-06-27 | The BlkBrd Luchador Stitchdown Derby Boot is an English-style Country boot for casual and dress wear. What are the pros and cons? Check their website - bit.ly/BLBlkbrd @blkbrd9770
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Welcome 00:57 Style and aesthetics 02:14 What to wear 03:13 BlkBrd 04:58 Construction 08:19 Leathercare 09:28 Sizing, fit and comfort 11:50 Value 12:25 SummaryUnboxing of Nicks Handmade Boots Overlander in Spokane Honey Waxed FleshBootlosophy2025-06-21 | From Nicks Handmade Boots, their tough Overlander workboot in Horween’s new Spokane leather - check their website bit.ly/BLNicksCJ
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:40 Unboxing 12:26 On Feet 18:44 SummaryReview of Hanker Boots “Nomad” Boot in Oiled TanBootlosophy2025-06-20 | Canadian brand Hanker, is a new entrant to the boots market. Made in India, they offer Derby, Service, Chelsea and Chukka boot models bit.ly/BLHanker
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 01:28 Style and aesthetics 02:54 What to wear 04:02 Brand 07:31 Construction 11:31 Leathercare 11:56 Sizing, fit and comfort 13:33 Value 14:29 SummaryUnboxing Crown Northampton’s Woodford Desert BootBootlosophy2025-06-14 | Crown Northampton is famous for the world’s best sneakers - but they also make boots! I checked them out here - bit.ly/BLCrownN
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Welcome 01:06 Unboxing 09:13 On Feet 12:24 SummaryComparing the R M Williams Classic Craftsman against the Comfort Craftsman.Bootlosophy2025-06-13 | Comparing the R M Williams Classic Craftsman against the Comfort Craftsman. Check them out on the website bit.ly/BLRMWilliams
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Welcome 01:00 Original Classic Craftsman 03:48 Comfort Craftsman 06:42 The Comparison 09:58 R M Williams' Design of the Chelsea 11:17 Advantages of leather v Poron construction 14:09 Value 15:09 SummaryReview of the Fortis x Bootlosophy “Legolas” Wholecut Oxford BootBootlosophy2025-06-06 | This was my third collaboration with Fortis Boots from Bandung, a dressy wholecut Oxford boot on a European dress last. Fortis doesn’t have a website but you can contact Sany in Instagram @fortis.bootsidn
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Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:23 Welcome 01:19 Style and aesthetics 03:04 Fortis Boots 04:44 Construction 09:45 Leathercare 10:38 Sizing 11:13 Value 11:56 SummaryUnboxing Parkhurst 618 Stitchdown Allen Seconds in Tempesti Chestnut Veg TanBootlosophy2025-05-30 | I’m up for a bargain and this unmarked Parkhurst Allen Boot came as seconds because someone tried them on!
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Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:28 Welcome 01:04 Unboxing 10:19 On Feet 14:48 SummaryReview of Wootten’s “Smith” Australian Chelsea Work Boot.Bootlosophy2025-05-23 | Wootten is an Australian handmade leather crafts brand out of Ballarat, making unique service boots, dress boots and Chelsea boots. This “Smith” Chelsea work boot is in the iconic Aussie yard style.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Welcome and value 03:31 Style and aesthetics 05:11 Construction 10:06 Sizing, fit and comfort 11:34 SummaryReview of the Amberjack The Boot in Olive NubuckBootlosophy2025-05-17 | ”The Boot” from Amberjack out of New York is a strikingly different boot. Confortable and not heritage styled, it makes a comfortable addition to my boot collection. Amberjack website - https://www.amberjack.shop/
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Amberjack 01:35 Style and aesthetics 02:43 Construction 06:09 Sizing, fit and comfort 08:10 ValueUnboxing Trickers Stow Brogue Country Boot in Whiskey Hydro NubuckBootlosophy2025-05-10 | FMy first Tricker’s Stow Boot is not the popular Acorn but this one in Hydro Nubuck, with a Dainite sole and Barbour Goodyear Welted Construction. Trickers trickers.com
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome 01:57 Unboxing 11:05 On Feet 15:32 SummaryUnboxing Unique Amberjack “The Boot” in Olive NubuckBootlosophy2025-05-09 | I came across this unique New York boot brand while trawling the internet for new boot brands. It uses quality leathers and TPU sole technology for confort and unique design.
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00:00 Introduction 00:26 Welcome 02:36 Unboxing 12:53 On Feet 19:46 Summary & priceUnboxing Dievier’s Redesigned Moc Toe Nomad Heritage Boot in Black AnilineBootlosophy2025-05-03 | The Dievier Nomad was a favourite Moctoe boot. But it’s been made better by the upgraded Nomad Heritage line - bit.ly/BLDievierOfficial
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Welcome 01:17 Unboxing 08:02 On Feet 11:54 SummaryObserving How Horween’s Waxed Flesh Wears and PatinatesBootlosophy2025-05-02 | Using Parkhurst’s Brown Waxed Flesh Allen Boot, White’s MP Cinnamon Waxed Flesh and Truman’s Java Waxed Flesh, I’m putting down observations on how the Horween Waxed Flesh used in each has worn and patinated.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Welcome 01:30 What’s Waxed Flesh? 05:11 The Boots 06:55 The Wear (New to oldest) 11:34 Leathercare 13:09 Summary of How to Wear and CareUnboxing Craft & Glory’s 8” Gurkha Combat BootsBootlosophy2025-04-26 | Craft & Glory from India have released the NEW range of Gurkha Combat Boots. I liked my Craft & Glory Hike boots so much I got these! Craft & Glory bit.ly/BLcraftnglory
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Welcome 00:45 Craft & Glory 02:30 Unboxing 13:38 On Feet 20:37 SummaryLong-Term Review of my Cravar Veg Tan Leather Bags and SatchelsBootlosophy2025-04-25 | Going through my Cravar leather bags and seeing how they have aged. From brief cases to satchels and beyond bit.ly/BootLosophyCravar or bit.ly/Cravar @cravarbags
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Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:29 Welcome and Cravar 02:14 FC13 Satchel in Sand 07:10 CO 15 Briefcase in Espresso 10:16 RANA 10 Camera Bag in Fox 14:37 CO Travel in Terra 18:14 Summary including Long-Term Value6 Business Casual Boots and Outfits (Spring/Summer) and My Proper Cloth Bootlosophy CollectionBootlosophy2025-04-18 | For business casual, check out The Bootlosophy Collection here - http://bit.ly/pc-bootlosophy and use Promo Code BOOT10 for 10% off any first purchase.
I got some business casual items from Proper Cloth of NYC to boost up my wardrobe and thought I’d do a Spring/Summer Business Casual video with my dressier boots. In doing so, I approached Proper Cloth who were kind enough to put together a Bootlosophy Collection with a 10% discount code that I talk about in the video.
Some of the items in the video were given to me for review.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Welcome 01:20 Business Casual 02:39 The Bootlosophy Collection 04:19 Proper Cloth 06:18 Outfit #1 The “Most Formal” Business Casual 08:00 Outfit #2 Relaxed Business casual 09:43 Outfit #3 Sporty Business casual 10:59 Outfit #4 Hi-Low Dressing Business casual 12:10 Outfit #5 Friday “Casual On the Inside” Business casual 13:49 Outfit #6 Casual Friday Business Casual 15:26 SummaryUnboxing Parkhursts Richmond in Charles F Steads Blue Depths Rambler LeatherBootlosophy2025-04-12 | I spied these 6 months ago when Parkhurst released them but waited until now to try them! Blue C F Stead Rambler and Parkhurst’s 602M last? I’m in there bit.ly/wewearparkhurst
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Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:26 Welcome 01:04 Unboxing 08:16 On Feet 11:47 SummaryCordobes Handmade Engineer Boots - Perfect Entry Level Engineer BootsBootlosophy2025-04-11 | Cordobes Handmade have produced their first Engineer Boots and it’s a first for me too! These traditionally made heritage style Engineer Boots make me smile (website)
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Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:33 Welcome and Cordobes 03:04Style and aesthetics 04:34 Influencing v Reviewing 05:24 Construction 10:50 Sizing, fit and comfort 12:12 Value 13:13 SummaryCleaning and conditioning Montreals Hanker Brand Oil-Tanned Nomad Boots with Wedge SoleBootlosophy2025-04-05 | These Nomad boots from Canadian company Hanker bit.ly/BLHanker were practically brand new when I took them for a week into the Northern Territory outback town of Katherine. They got scuffed so I wondered how well the French oil-tanned leather would restore.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 01:33 Hanker’s Nomad Boot 04:33 Remove laces 05:38 Brushing off dirt 06:47 Clean Wedge Sole and Leather 10:01 Conditioning 12:55 Brushing and Buffing 18:28 The ResultUnboxing and first impressions of the Hanker Boots Nomad boot in Tan oil pull upBootlosophy2025-04-04 | Hanker Boots bit.ly/BLHanker is a new Canadian brand making Goodyear Welted boots and shoes in India. Entry-level priced, the Nomad boot is a stylish casual boot to try. CORRECTION: In the video I wasn’t sure where the leather was tanned and assumed it was Indian. In fact, they are premium Italian tanned uppers.
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