Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear

Just because you prefer not to ruin your best shoes in foul weather, doesn’t mean you have to settle for clunky footwear. Swims Helmut lace up boot combines the looks and comfort of a modern desert boot, with 3M Scotch Guard high density nylon uppers and a hydro guard lining for water protection. Available in [...]

Meet The Classic Work Boots Slightly More Stylish Cousin

Timberland boots are well known by working men and rappers alike largely for the same reasons. Their beefy looks, comfort, and durability are simply hard to match, especially for around $100. Feeding off that heritage, Stussy and Timberland have collaborated to create the Stussy x Timberland XXXth Anniversary Desert Boot ($195) which mix elements of [...]

Branding Aside, There's Nothing Generic About These

The leather chukka is something we endorse as a men’s footwear staple. Problem is, once the thermometer starts to peak, having your foot encased in solid leather can lead uncomfortable sweating and we all know where that leads to. That’s why these Generic Surplus army green perforated leather chukka’s ($85) caught our eye during the [...]

Like Two Shoes in One, Hand Made in Maine

Combining two classic men’s shoe styles into one beautiful silhouette, these Deck Chukka’s are as stylish as they are well crafted. Created for fashion outfit 3Sixteen by shoe maker Quoddy, each pair is hand sewn in Maine with locked-stitched tips and kickers by one individual craftsman. Material wise, the shoes are made from Chromexcel leather [...]

Your New Winter Footwear Standby

Chukka Boots were made popular in the 1940s & 50′s and, recently, they’ve made a resurgence back into the limelight of men’s fashion, and for good reason. Thanks to their ankle-length height, the style provides great support while still allowing for full maneuverability, which is particularly useful during winter months where soggy weather can make [...]