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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
Red Wing Boots Factory Seconds 1

Red Wing Factory Seconds Buying Guide: Read This Before Shopping

How bad can a pair of Red Wing factory seconds be? I picked up a pair myself and broke down everything you need to know before buying Red Wing’s seconds.

tecovas boot sizing

The Ultimate Tecovas Sizing Guide: Read Before Buying

Who wants to send their new boots back? No one. That’s why we put together this comprehensive Tecovas sizing guide. Get the right fit the first try.

ariat boot sizing guide

Ariat Boot Sizing Guide for Proper Fit and Feel

Measure twice, cut once. The old saying goes for boots, too. In this Ariat boot sizing guide, you’ll find everything you need to get the right fit first.

Wolverine Boots Sizing

Wolverine Boots Size Chart: Do Wolverine Boots Run Big?

Let’s get you the right size Wolverine boots. Sound good? This Wolverine boots sizing guide has everything you need to know before buying a pair of new boots.

Beckett Simonon vs Thursday Boots

Beckett Simonon vs Thursday Boots: Which Brand is Better?

These are two of my favorite brands. But if I could only choose one… This Beckett Simonon vs Thursday Boots breakdown tells you all you need to know.

Model wearing Beckett Simonon boots

Beckett Simonon Review: One of the Best Brands I’ve Tried

Beckett Simonon is one of my top boot brands. I’ve tried many of their shoes over the years, from bestsellers to more niche boots. Here’s my honest review.

Man standing on the sidewalk wearing his New Republic Sonoma Boots

New Republic Sonoma Review: I Tried Their Budget Chelsea

It’s not very often that a $100 boot comes along and makes a $400 obsolete. But it happened. Learn exactly what I mean In this New Republic Sonoma review.

Grid of William Barton from BootSpy Wearing Thursday Vanguard Captain Duke Scout and President

Thursday Boots Review: I’ve Tried 12+ Boots Over 5+ Years

How do Thursday Boots hold up after five years of wear? I’ve tried and tested their 13 most popular pairs for over half a decade, and here’s what I’ve found.

Chivalrous man standing outside in his Beckett Simonon Elliot boots

Beckett Simonon Elliot Review: Is It the Best Dress Boot?

In the middle of a search for the best dress boots, I came across the Beckett Simonon Elliot. Read this review if you want to know whether or not it’s worth it.

Best Dress Boots for Men

9 Best Dress Boots for Men: My Top Picks after 100+ Tested

A good pair of men’s dress boots can be hard to find. Or at least, it was…Now you can find the best dress boots for men right here.

Thursday Boots Company Sizing Guide 1

How Should Thursdays Fit? My Thursday Boots Sizing Guide

So you’re about to buy a pair of Thursdays, but you’re double-checking which size to get before you check out. This Thursday Boots sizing guide has you covered.

BootSpy model wearing Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill boots

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Boots

In this Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill review, we go in depth on the quality of this boot, plus compare it to other major competitors. Read this before you buy.