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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
Thursday Vanguard vs Captain Vanguard French Roast next to Captain Arizona Adobe

Thursday Vanguard vs Captain: I Test & Compare the Two

Ugh, they look so similar. But the Vanguard is US made and pricier. But which is better? Find out now in our hands-on Thursday Vanguard vs Captain review.

Model wearing Thursday Boots Vanguard on a brick stairs

Thursday Boots Vanguard Review: Is it Truly American Heritage?

Wondering if this US made boot is worth the extra cost? Come check out our in-depth Thursday Boots Vanguard review and learn all you need to know before buying.

Model wearing Ariat Groundbreaker boots tucking his jeans

Ariat Groundbreaker Review: I Tested Their Budget Work Boot

Zip in and read our Ariat Groundbreaker review to find out if it’s worth the price and how it compares to similar boots so you can decide which you should get.

Model wearing Ariat Groundbreaker

Ariat Boots Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

You’ve heard a lot about Ariat boots, but are they worth the investment? Come read our Ariat boots review and find out if they truly go the distance.

Model wearing Red Wing Classic Chelsea boots outside

Red Wing Classic Chelsea Boot Review: My Honest Opinion

Ooh—new boots from Red Wing. In this Red Wing Classic Chelsea review, we examine this rugged boot inside and out. Is it worthy of its heralded Heritage name?

Model wearing Thursday Boots Explorer white wall background

Thursday Boots Explorer Review: Worn, Tried & Tested

Thursday have a track record of quality but have they really made a combat boot worth buying? Find out the full scoop in our Thursday Boots Explorer review.

Cedar Shoe Trees Guide Red Wing Iron Ranger next to Stratton Cedar Shoe Trees

What Are Cedar Shoe Trees, and Why Do You Need One?

Learn what a cedar shoe tree actually does to your boots, the differences between cedar and plastic, and discover the best shoe trees for home and travel.

Model wearing Danner Bull Run on a wet surface

Danner Bull Run Review: Is It the Very Best Moc Toe?

Come get our take on this American made icon and see how it compares to some other popular moc toes so you can decide whether it’s worth buying.

Jim Green Razorback Review Brown Razorback on Blank Background

Jim Green Razorback Review: The Budget Friendly Bruiser

Straight out of South Africa, Jim Green have been making a splash in the boot world. Read our Jim Green Razorback review to find out if they’re worth the hype.

Model wearing Grant Stone Diesel boots on a pebble ground

Grant Stone Diesel Boot Review After 1 Year’s Wear

In our Grant Stone Diesel review, we take a close look at both the boot and the brand to see if this classic-looking offering is worthy of your wardrobe.

Red Wing vs Thorogood Red Wing Classic Moc vs Thorogood Moc Toe Comparison

Red Wing Vs Thorogood: Which Moc toe is Best? My Review

Ding ding ding. It’s time for the greatest moc toe debate of the century: Red Wing vs Thorogood. Which is right for you? Come find out once and for all.

Model standing on toes in Thursday Boots Diplomat side view

Thursday Boots Diplomat Review: Testing Their Classic Moc Toe

How does Thursday’s moc toe stack up to more established icons from American heritage brands? Read our in-depth Thursday Diplomat review to get the answer.