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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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Thursday Boots Wingtip Review: I Tried Ther Dressiest Boot

Can Thursday make a great dress boot? In this Thursday boots Wingtip review, I tell you everything you need to know before buying.

beckett simonon vs jack erwin

Beckett Simonon vs Jack Erwin: I Test & Compare Both Brands

Beckett Simonon and Jack Erwin are often compared, but not many people own boots from both. I fixed that in this ultimate Beckett Simonon vs Jack Erwin guide.

Grant Stone Sizing Guide

Grant Stone Sizing Guide: I Compared Every Grant Stone Last

We compared every Grant Stone last shape against one another so you can get a good idea of which Grant Stone size you should get. This guide has it all.

Palladium Boots Sizing Guide

Palladium Boots Sizing: Don’t Buy Until You Read This Guide

There’s nothing worse than buying a pair of boots that don’t fit. With this Palladium boots sizing guide, you’ll know how to make a great choice the next time.

Clarks Sizing Guide

The Ultimate Clarks Sizing Guide (with Size Chart)

Shoe shopping can be very tricky and you might not get the right size every time. This ultimate Clarks sizing guide will show you how to get the perfect size.

Sorel Boot Sizing Guide

Ultimate Sorel Boots Sizing Guide (& Tips for the Right Fit)

Wondering what size Sorel boots you should get? This guide to Sorel sizing has everything you need to know before buying.

Carolina Boot Sizing Guide

Carolina Boot Sizing: Size Chart and Complete Fit Guide

Getting a new pair of bots only to return them later is a huge disappointment. With this Carolina boot sizing guide, you’ll get the perfect fit the first time.

thursday boots vs taft

Thursday Boots vs Taft: Who Wins the Battle?

Direct to consumer brands are crushing it, but few do it quite like Thursday Boot Company and Taft. We compare them head to head to see which brand is best.

Brunt boots sizing guide

Brunt Boots Sizing: How to Find the Right Fit

What’s worse than opening a new pair of boots, only to send them right back. With this Brunt boots sizing guide, you’ll get the right fit the first time.

taft sizing guide

Taft Size Chart: How Should Taft Boots Fit?

Let’s get you a pair of boots that fits right the first time, ok? This Taft size chart and sizing guide will help you get the perfect fit and avoid returns.

William Barton Wearing Blundstones Thursday Legends and Red Wing Classic Chelseas outside

5 Blundstone Alternatives: Testing Out Boots to Buy Instead

Blundstones are overrated. Here are five of the best Blundstone alternatives available right now. Get a similar style with better quality and a lower price.

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Allen Edmonds Sizing Guide: How do Allen Edmonds Fit?

Don’t get a pair of Allen Edmonds before you read this full Allen Edmonds sizing guide. Learn how their different lasts REALLY affect the fit.

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