Welcome to the seventh edition of Denim + Boots Daily, the only men’s style newsletter that comes unwashed and unsanforized.

In Today's Issue

• What the Heck Is a Monkey Boot and Which are the Best?

• We Tested the Thorogod Moc Toe to Find Out How Tough It Really Is

• The Three Tiers Of Leather Belt

• Up to 80% off at Nisolo

• Heritage Picks

• In Case You Missed It

• Looks

• We Asked, You Told

^IN-DEPTH

What the Heck Is a Monkey Boot and Which are the Best?

Yeah, yeah, you’ve got an array of service boots, chukkas and Chelseas, but what about Monkey Boots?

Learn the history behind this Soviet-Era style that’s stubby, bold… and maybe exactly what you’re looking for in your next boot buy.

Read it on BootSpy

^VETTED

We Tested the Thorogood Moc Toe to Find Out How Tough It Really Is

Found in equal measure on construction sites and in hipster dive bars, the Thorogood Moc Toe is a classic American-made work boot that has stood the test of time.

At $250, should you have it in your boot arsenal?

Read it on BootSpy

^{STEAL VS SPLURGE}

The Three Tiers of Leather Belt:

Entry Level, Mid, and End Tier

You’ve spent hundreds (maybe thousands?) on the heritage boots and the selvedge denim, but your belt is still from Kohls?

Our friends at Heddels are here to help with a great new inspiration guide for every budget: from $50 to more than $200.

Read it on Heddels

^{DEAL OF THE WEEK}

Up to 80% off at Nisolo

Sustainability warriors, Nisolo are moving, and because of the pretty epic sale they’ve got going on, we assume it means they want to clear out some old stock. Notably, their flagship boot, the Daytripper chukkas are down to $80 from $200.

We had a good experience testing their Javier Chelsea and felt it offered a lot of constructional value at the mid $200 price point, so there’s smart buying to be had on sale here, particularly if you vibe the sustainability angle.

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Heritage Picks

In Case You Missed It

If you follow Truman Boot Co, you already know their boots fly off the shelves faster than Taylor Swift tickets.

But are Trumans worth the hype? Check out William’s hands on review of one of their most popular models.

Looks

We Asked, You Told

That’s a Wrap

Did you happen to see Oak Street Bootmakers announce the re-issue of their U.S.N. Field Shoes N-1 on Instagram? They’re made according to the exact measure of American WWII Boots used in the Pacific Theater. Take a look at these badass boots and tell me you don’t want them.

If no one’s told you yet: Have an excellent weekend.