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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

As Featured In:

Walking with JK Boots Podcast

Business Spotlight USA

The Adult Man

The Modest Man

All of William's 186 Articles for Bootspy
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Bick 4 Leather Conditioner Review: My Thoughts After Using

Are you looking for a conditioner that doesn’t darken the leather on your boots? So was I. Check out my Bick 4 Leather Conditioner review to see how it did.
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Taft Jack Boot Review: Why Yes, I Do Look Good in These

Taft Jack Boots are flashy and unique, but does the quality live up to the hype? Check out our Taft Jack review and find out whether they’re right for you.
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Thursday Boots Logger Review: Testing This American-Made Boot

Thursday Boots are well known for their slim, stylish silhouettes, so how do they hold up when they attempt workwear styles like the logger boot? Come find out.
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Nisolo Javier Chelsea Boot Review: My Thoughts After Wearing

Nisolo boasts an enviable mission, but do they back it up with incredible shoes? In my hands-on Nisolo review, I test their Javier Chelsea boots to find out.
Taft Dragon Boot Review Taft Dragon 3.0 in Caper Green

Taft Dragon Boot Review: I Get Up Close With the 3.0

Thinking of slaying the dragon? Our Taft Dragon 3.0 boot review will tell you everything you need to know, including how this boot fares against other brands.
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Red Wing Boots Sizing Guide: How Should Red Wing Boots Fit?

I own several pairs of Red Wings and I’ve spoken to many brand reps. Learn exactly how Red Wing boots should fit so you can get the right size the first time.
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Thursday Boots President Review: Tried and Tested

The Thursday President is widely regarded as one of the best boots under $200, but does it live up to the hype? Dive feet first into our review to find out.
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Kodiak Boots Review: I’m Not Convinced This is Canada’s Boot

In my Kodiak Boots review, I put two of the brand’s most popular boots to the test to see if this Canadian boot brand is worth its weight in maple syrup.
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Grant Stone Brass Boot Review: Good Luck Lugging This Around

What do you get when we see a bunch of online hype about a boot again and again? You get a BootSpy review. Come read our thoughts on the Grant Stone Brass Boot.
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Tread Labs Review: Two Insoles Are Better Than One

I tied out the most popular insole models from Tread Labs to test if they’re worthy of your attention. Read my hands-on review to see how they stack up.

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Timberland Basic vs Premium: I Test and Compare Both

We get it, you just want a crisp new pair of Timbs but now you’ve found all these options. Come get our verdict on the Timberland Basic vs Premium boots debate.
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Timberland Premium Review: The Streetwear Icon

Does the iconic Timberland Premium boot really live up to its pop-culture hype? I tried them out to see. This honest review will tell you all you need to know.
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