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7 Swedish Shoes & Boots Brands for Cold, Rainy Weather

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7 Swedish Shoes & Boots Brands for Cold, Rainy Weather

The “Scandinavian style”, a term usually used in relation to interior design, is also progressively influencing fashion.

In fact, more and more Scandinavian clothing and footwear companies are establishing themselves in the international markets, becoming important brands.

In today’s article, we will focus on one of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, and specifically on some of our favorite footwear brands from this country.

We have picked 7 Swedish brands that will provide you with shoes and boots for all kinds of needs, be it for your everyday life, for a rainy day in the city, or a hike in the forest in your free time.

We will take a look at their history, materials, and main products.

So, let’s begin!

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Thorogood vs Red Wing Boots: Which Brand is Better?

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Thorogood vs Red Wing Boots: Which Brand is Better?

Those looking for a moc style boot have surely come across two of the most famous brands of American origin, Thorogood and Red Wing.

At first glance, the footwear of both brands seems identical, with the same oil processing of the leather, white soles with raised heel and cork midsole to keep the foot in a comfortable position.

In reality, the two brands are profoundly different and their quality and design changes not only for the leather used, but also for the hooks and simplicity in the fit.

Today we’ll see these differences and try to understand which of these two brands would be the better choice and for which occasions.

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Dr. Martens vs Blundstone Boots: Which Brand is Better?

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Dr. Martens vs Blundstone Boots: Which Brand is Better?

Blundstone and Dr. Martens are two brands that design boots that have become famous practically all over the world.

The number of people who choose them, preferring these products to numerous others, continues to increase.

This is because of the passion, attention to detail, and endless pursuit of quality, which has brought Blundstone and Dr. Martens to the top of the footwear industry.

Yet, when it comes to choosing between the boots of these brands, many doubts always arise, and various questions.

So, today, in this comparison review, we will try to understand if Dr. Martens is better than Blundstone or the opposite.

As usual, we will start with the history of each brand, their materials, production and prices, and at the end we will give you our opinion as to which one we think is the better choice.

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8 Scandinavian Backpack Brands that We Love (with Product Suggestions)

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8 Scandinavian Backpack Brands that We Love (with Product Suggestions)

Backpacks designed for outdoor activities and hiking in nature, especially in adverse weather conditions, must have some specific characteristics, such as the resistance and impermeability of the materials.

Among the products which are considered to be the best performing and of high quality, Scandinavian backpacks play a leading role.

This is also because they are part of a way of life based on respect for one’s own way of being and the environment, with a careful look towards sustainability.

We have seen Scandinavian jackets and clothing brands before, and today we will focus on backpacks from this part of the world.

We have picked 8 Scandinavian brands that make great backpacks and for each of them, we will also suggest one of their products.

Hopefully, this will give you some new ideas if you are looking for a new backpack for your next outdoor adventure, to use in your city, or for going to school or university.

Let’s begin!

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Marmot vs Columbia: Which Brand is Better?

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Marmot vs Columbia: Which Brand is Better?

Today’s comparison will be all about two of the most popular brands of clothing and equipment for outdoor sports and activities.

We are talking about Marmot and Columbia! Two brands that have been extensively featured here on our site.

You will read about how these two companies were born, the materials used in their production, their prices and some of their best-selling products.

This way you can compare the two brands, understand the differences, and decide which one is better than the other based on the outdoor activity that you will be doing.

At the end, we will also give our opinion as to which one we think is better.

So, let’s begin!

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9 Canadian Winter Boots Brands You Should Try

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9 Canadian Winter Boots Brands You Should Try

Canadian brands are among the best brands in the world when it comes to winter wear. A few months ago, we saw some great companies from this country for winter jackets and clothing, and today we will focus on footwear.

We did the research and picked 9 of the best Canadian brands that produce winter boots and other footwear.

Among their product lines, you will find boots and shoes for your everyday life in the city, for going to work, and for outdoor sports and hobbies like hiking, mountaineering, walking, etc. And the majority of them are made in Canada.

Many of these brands produce other products also, but today we will focus on their footwear.

So, if it’s warmth, safety, and a high level of comfort that you are looking for this winter, these are our favorite Canadian footwear brands.

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8 German Boots Brands for Hiking and Outdoor Activities

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8 German Boots Brands for Hiking and Outdoor Activities

After our selection of Italian hiking boots and shoes that we published a few months ago, today we will continue with another similar article.

We have picked 8 of the best brands from Germany that design great boots for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, and other outdoor activities.

Hiking is one of our favorite physical activities, but it puts a lot of stress on the feet. Hence, the need for a good pair of shoes.

And Germany is among the first places in the list of countries with an old tradition of footwear production, along with Italy.

We will look at the history of these brands, their most popular designs, their materials, and their manufacturing techniques.

So, let’s begin!

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