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William Barton Founder & Chief Editor
William founded BootSpy in 2020 with a simple mission: test and review popular men’s boots and give a real, honest opinion. Since then, we've welcomed over 5 million readers on our boot reviews and boot care guides. Reach out to him for your own personalized boot recommendation at william@bootspy.com. Or join 50,000+ subscribers on the BootSpy YouTube channel, or send him a message on the BootSpy Instagram.
Expertise:

Boots, Leather, Heritage Fashion, Denim, Workwear

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts – BA, English Language and Literature, General

Alumni Of:

San Franscisco State University

All of William's 186 Articles for Bootspy
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Velasca Resegott Review: The Ultimate Italian Alpine Hiking Boot

I tried the Velasca Resegott Alpine Hiking boots to see if they live up to their reputation. I wasn’t disappointed. Read my hands-on review to see for yourself.

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11 Best Chelsea Boots for Men: Tried and Tested by Me

I own over 40 pairs of boots, and when I want to dress snazzy, I almost always reach for a pair of Chelsea boots. These are the best of the best.

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How to Clean Your Thursday Boots Properly: A Hands-On Guide

If you’re wondering how to clean Thursday’s Rugged & Resilient, Thursday Chrome, or WeatherSafe suede leathers, this is the ultimate guide for you.

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Thursday Boots Scout Review: Is This Budget Chukka Worth It?

The Thursday Boots Scout is a versatile budget chukka, but is it any good? I had to try it out to see. Come read my honest review and find out how it performs.

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Thursday Boots Duke Review: My Experience After 2 Years

After 2 years wearing the Thursday Duke, here’s what I think. I also polled over 50,000 subscribers to see how the Duke does up against other Thursday Chelseas.

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How to Clean Blundstones: Like New in Under 15 Minutes

If you’ve been putting your new Blundstones through their paces, you need to know how to clean and maintain them. My hands-on tutorial will show you how.

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Blundstone 550 Review: An Upgrade, or Just More of the Same?

The Blundstone 550 is one of the most popular boots in the world right now. But does it deserve the attention. We dive deep in this review to find out.

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Brunt Work Boots Review: My Experience with The Marin and The Ohman

A good pair of work boots can change your life. They’re basically another tool, so don’t cheap out. But are Brunt work boots the investment you need right now?

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Blundstone 500 vs 550: Don’t Buy Until You Read This

Blundstone 500 and 550 look nearly identical, but there are a few key differences. I tried and tested both boots to compare them in this hands-on review.

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Blundstone Sizing Guide: How to Pick the Correct Size for Your Blundstone Boots

Blundstone sizing can be confusing. So we created a calculator and an entire guide to help you get the perfect fit for your new Blundstone boots.

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Blundstone 500 Review: It Should Have Stayed Down Under

The Blundstone 500 is super popular, but is it really that great of a boot? After you look at the details, I think you’re going to be pretty surprised.

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17 Things Every Boot Fan Will Love in 2024

A solid sense of style is 90% about the boots…we all know that. This guide will show you what the other 10% is all about (plus some more boots).

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