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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

How a decades-old shoe repair shop survived the Target-ization of Dinkytown

Fast Eddie's has been fixing shoes in the same small Dinkytown workshop for decades.

10 Things Every Man Should Know About Wearing a Suit

Shoe Repair Dynasty: A Dozen Cobblers Across 3 Generations

A cobbler in his mid-80s inspires a shoe repair dynasty that spans three generations.

How to Care for Hiking Boots

While all footwear eventually wears down, you can increase the chances of your hiking boots lasting longer with proper care, especially higher quality boots. Many hikers outlay a good sum of money for a decent pair of hiking boots, so it...

How to Polish Your Boots

The owner of a Texas custom boot shop shows the proper way to clean leather boots.

Stock Up on These 14 Must-Have Shoes and Boots For Fall

These are the essential shoes and boots our editors wear all autumn long.

How To Make Sure Your Shoes Are Comfortable When You Travel

I’m a huge fan of taking walking tours when I travel. Walking tours are a great way to see a city, and if you opt for a food tour you get to sample some of the local cuisine, take in the sights, and get a little exercise in the process. It’s a great combo. That is unless you decided to wear the wrong shoes....

7 Hiking Boots for All Kinds of Travelers

Take This Quiz: Which FP Boot Are You?

Ever wonder whether you’re a tall, heeled, 70s-inspired type? You’re not alone…follow the chart to determine which FP boot best suits your personality. Are you an Emmett? Elle? Perhaps the Stony Desert suits you? Go on and find out… + Which boot are YOU? Walk on over here for our entire shoe collection. …

Put Your Best Foot Forward This Winter With These Top-Rated Women's Snow Boots

The elements are no match for these top-rated women's boots.

4 Design Tips for Organizing Your Favorite Shoes

Discover the Organized Living blog: full of smart storage solutions and storage organization ideas for around the home.

How to Break in Your Tall Boots

You got a new pair of riding boots for show season. Great! Now here's how to break them in without damaging them.

7 Smart Tips for Packing Shoes and Boots

Figuring out how to pack boots and shoes is a challenge, sure, but there are strategies for doing it better. Here's how to find and pack the right footwear.