After strapping on their boots and exploring the lost corners of Berlin, Palladium are back with another chapter in their Exploration series, this time investigating the robust world of pirate radio in London. Pirate Radios are a phenomenon in the UK, something the Brits have over America in spades (god how I loathe America’s vapid, […]

Now we’re not usually down to promote any “worn”, pre-stressed or frayed new products — it’s usually a pretty shite and corny technique in my limited world view. What exactly is the point — are you pretending you had those jeans “way back in the day — before everyone else was rocking True Religion?” Which […]

Timberland’s premium sub-label, Abington, continues to bring us solid outdoor footwear with classic styling for its second season. This brown leather chukka’s simple design is its greatest asset, featuring a leather heel tab, durable canvas upper, brass lace eyelets and leather surrounding the toe box and heel. The limited edition boot also rides on the […]

Palladium continue delivering with their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Not only have they developed a nearly bulletproof rep by relaunching a long dormant military brand (ex-French Foreign Legion, nonetheless), but they also innovate with cool projects like their Exploration video series. For their new Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Palladium introduces new canvas colors like military green, boue […]

NYC’s Common Projects unite with Robert Geller to create a range of rustic hiking boots. The rough, dark suede lace-up boots feature zippers on the instep and double buckles at the top. While I usually institute a dogmatic rule against purchasing anything that’s pre-frayed or stressed, I just might make an exception for these bad […]

The Undercoverism Spring/Summer 2010 Hiking Boots strike me as a boot that is more fit for an art gallery opening than a day in the hills. Japanese designer Jun Takahashi built these from leather and brass parts and even accessorized them with spikes to scare off any small woodland creatures you might come across in […]

Who exactly do we have to snuff to get ahold of these BlackBerrett Vintage Lace-Up Boots? They’ve just hit the BlackBerrett shop, which is Neil Barrett’s Japanese-exclusive collection. While I’m usually not so hot on pre-stressed items, something about these boots demands acquisition. Available for about $620, they’re not completely out of the question.

Featuring antique brass heel tacks, an unlined canvas shaft and leather-lined skeleton and vamp, I can’t commit to how I feel about Cole Rood & Haan’s High Hat welted wingtip ankle boots. I’m not sure if I’d wear them or not as I’d have to see them with pants, but I like their hybrid aspect […]