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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
Clint Eastwood Boots 1

Clint Eastwood Boots: What Kind of Boots Does He Wear?

Want to know what boots Clint Eastwood wore in all his most famous roles? Do you feel lucky? Huh? Do ya? These are the most popular Clint Eastwood boots.
best chukka boots for men

7 Best Chukka Boots for Men: Tested, Ranked & Reviewed

Chukka boots can be tricky. If you don’t get high quality, they can look floppy. But quality doesn’t always mean expensive. These are the best chukka boots.

Helm boots interview

Interview with Brad Day, CEO of HELM Boots

HELM designs their boots in Austin, Texas, and given that I’m a fan of the brand, I wanted to learn more about them. Their CEO was supplied the goods.

Model sitting on the stairs wearing R M Williams Comfort Craftsman chelsea boots

R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman Review: Tried and Tested

If it’s good enough for the entire continent of Australia, it’s good enough to at least try, right? This R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman review tells all.
Model keeping his Grant Stone Chelsea Boots up outside

Grant Stone Chelsea Boot Review: Tried & Tested

Grant Stone is known for their quality, but how’s the style of their popular Chelsea boot? This Grant Stone Chelsea Boot review dives into all the details.
what are chisos boots

Interview with Will Roman, the Founder of Chisos Boots

After looking for a high quality pair of cowboy boots, we stopped in Texas. And after coming across Chisos boots, we interviewed the founder to find out more.

beckett simonon sizing guide

Ultimate Beckett Simonon Sizing Guide: Read Before Buying

No more boot returns! That’s our goal, and with this Beckett Simonon sizing guide, you’ll learn everything you need to before shopping with Beckett Simonon.
Tecovas vs Ariat Boot Comparison

Tecovas vs Ariat: Which Brand Makes the Best Cowboy Boots?

Wheeewy! We got ourselves a real barnburner here. Tecovas vs Ariat: the ultimate showdown. Which of these two cowboy boot brands is the best? Come find out.
Thursday Boots vs Red Wing Comparison

Thursday Boots vs Red Wing: Which is the Better Boot Brand?

There are a lot of amazing boot brands out there, and two of the top contenders are Thursday Boot Company and Red Wing. We compared them to find the best.
beckett simonon vs allen edmonds comparison

Beckett Simonon vs Allen Edmonds: I Tested Both Brands

Allen Edmonds is the classic, but Beckett Simonon makes a compelling case. Find out which brand is the best for you right here in this comparison review.

Model tucking his Tecovas Cartwright boots on a grassy ground

Tecovas Cartwright Review: I Tested to See How it Performs

Traditionally made cowboy boots can cost a small fortune. So it begs the question: is Tecovas cutting corners? I Tested the Cartwright to find out first-hand.
Thursday Boots Outfit

Thursday Boots Outfit: 9 Awesome Ways to Style Thursdays

What good is a pair of boots if you don’t have the style to back them up? This guide on putting together the perfect Thursday boots outfit is going to help big.
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