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Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone

I am a shoe enthusiast and industrial designer with 10+ years of experience in the footwear industry. I have an extensive knowledge of safety footwear and an MFA in Leather Technology from UC Davis. I like to go hiking and enjoy jazz music. I believe that design is in everything we do and it shapes how we interact with others, make decisions, and is at the core of our lives in ways we don't always think about.

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Latest posts by Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone (see all)

• 10 Shockingly Cheap Steel Toe Boots Under $150 in 2023 (Reviews & Buying Guide) - January 19, 2023
• Do Black Socks Cause Foot Odor? - June 27, 2022
• Caterpillar Boots and Shoes: All You Need to Know About - June 15, 2022

I’ve always been a bit suspicious of black socks. They just seem like they would be more likely to cause foot odor. After all, they … Read More

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Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone

I am a shoe enthusiast and industrial designer with 10+ years of experience in the footwear industry. I have an extensive knowledge of safety footwear and an MFA in Leather Technology from UC Davis. I like to go hiking and enjoy jazz music. I believe that design is in everything we do and it shapes how we interact with others, make decisions, and is at the core of our lives in ways we don't always think about.

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Latest posts by Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone (see all)

• 10 Shockingly Cheap Steel Toe Boots Under $150 in 2023 (Reviews & Buying Guide) - January 19, 2023
• Do Black Socks Cause Foot Odor? - June 27, 2022
• Caterpillar Boots and Shoes: All You Need to Know About - June 15, 2022

I remember the day I got my first pair of Caterpillar boots. It was a cold winter day, and I had just finished my shift … Read More

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Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone

I am a shoe enthusiast and industrial designer with 10+ years of experience in the footwear industry. I have an extensive knowledge of safety footwear and an MFA in Leather Technology from UC Davis. I like to go hiking and enjoy jazz music. I believe that design is in everything we do and it shapes how we interact with others, make decisions, and is at the core of our lives in ways we don't always think about.

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Latest posts by Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone (see all)

• 10 Shockingly Cheap Steel Toe Boots Under $150 in 2023 (Reviews & Buying Guide) - January 19, 2023
• Do Black Socks Cause Foot Odor? - June 27, 2022
• Caterpillar Boots and Shoes: All You Need to Know About - June 15, 2022

Eying for a pair of crocs? Well, you should keep in mind then that better things are not always cheaper. Also don’t forget that you … Read More

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Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone

I am a shoe enthusiast and industrial designer with 10+ years of experience in the footwear industry. I have an extensive knowledge of safety footwear and an MFA in Leather Technology from UC Davis. I like to go hiking and enjoy jazz music. I believe that design is in everything we do and it shapes how we interact with others, make decisions, and is at the core of our lives in ways we don't always think about.

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Latest posts by Robert 'BootsGeek' Cone (see all)

• 10 Shockingly Cheap Steel Toe Boots Under $150 in 2023 (Reviews & Buying Guide) - January 19, 2023
• Do Black Socks Cause Foot Odor? - June 27, 2022
• Caterpillar Boots and Shoes: All You Need to Know About - June 15, 2022

We all want to find the perfect work shoes or boots, but it can be hard to decide which material is right for us. Leather … Read More

We all wear boots, but how many of us know what goes into the making of work boots? Let’s know the anatomy of work boots and making process in simple words!