Two Boot Collaborations

Chromexcel Horween leather, Vibram soles and more on two picks for the season

For many of us the approaching Fall season comes with wet days and cold nights. To keep your feet dry and toes toasty in the months to come, we’ve selected two new footwear collaborations from some of our favorite US brands. Hailing from the rougher regions of the country, each of these four companies know a thing or two about making quality products that last …

The Feit Hiker

A beautiful hand sewn boot to last a lifetime

Handmade in batches of 50, the Hiker boot from Feit Direct offers an elegant alternative the bulky boots already flooding the market this fall. The sturdy upper is constructed of a single piece of vegetable tanned leather, hand-sewn to its cork footbed and sealed with a Goodyear welt. From here the rugged sole is stitched—rather than glued—to the welt. This extra step improves the durability …

Poster II, The Hustler

Designer Joey Roth breaks down the art of making things happen

According to multidisciplinary designer Joey Roth, a hustler is someone who creates something from inspiration, mediated by an uncompromising picture of reality, then launches it with precision into the world. To illustrate this archetype and the processes behind it, Roth’s new letterpress poster upacks the “Hustler” column from his first infographic with a rather pointed message, using the visual metaphor of a modern rifle round. …