Heritage boots that age beautifully

The Iron Ranger is the gateway drug to heritage boots. Named for the miners of Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range, the cap toe was designed to protect feet from falling ore. Today it's the boot you see on every style blog, and for good reason—at this price point, nothing else offers resoleability and leather this good.

Grant Stone proves that quality doesn't require American or European production. The Diesel uses the same Horween leather as boots costing twice as much, with construction quality that rivals Alden. This is the value play for the informed buyer.

The Semi-Dress is White's heritage-forward offering. Each pair is built to order by hand in Spokane, Washington. You choose the leather, sole, height, toe style, and hardware. This is what bespoke American bootmaking looks like.

The Viberg Service Boot is the grail of the #menswear era. The 2030 last created a silhouette that's sleeker than American work boots—more sophisticated, more expensive, more coveted. Viberg turned workwear into fashion without losing the craft.

The catch-all category for boots that reference historical work boot designs while being marketed to modern consumers who want aesthetics over pure function.

Boots designed for actual work—on job sites, in forests, on farms. These prioritize function over fashion, though the overlap with heritage boots is significant.

Characterized by the distinctive moccasin-style stitching across the toe box. Originally functional—the raised seam kept feet drier—now primarily aesthetic.

A military-inspired boot style with a plain or cap toe, typically featuring a sleek profile suitable for both work and dress occasions.