Boots
Sizing across EU and US, breaking in a lugged sole, and what a platform does to your ankle.
What a platform or wedge sole does to your ankle and your gait
Platforms raise your centre of mass and stiffen your stride. The physics of it, how a platform differs from a heel, and what reduces the risk.
2 November 2026How to tell a boot's quality from photographs alone
Sole construction, stitch density, lining and hardware are all visible in a good photo. Here is what to look for, and the four things no photo can tell you.
2 November 2026Caring for faux leather boots: salt, water and cracking
Road salt, soaked linings and crease cracks are what kill synthetic boots. What to wipe them with, how to dry them, and what not to put on them.
2 November 2026EU to US boot sizing, and why conversion charts lie
Boots are made on an EU last and sold in US numbers. Where the conversion breaks, and how to measure your foot in under a minute.
2 November 2026Breaking in a lugged sole without destroying your heels
A thick rubber sole does not bend, so your heel lifts and blisters. A two week plan, the lacing trick that stops heel lift, and when it is fit not break-in.
2 November 2026