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Samuel Hubbard is part of a long journey, born from vibrant experiences, relentless curiosity, and a passion for comfortable shoes. Each article in our shoe fashion blog is a peek into our world. Where will your Hubbards take you? Read on and let your soles wander.

Our Commitment to Comfortable Sustainable Shoes
boatttt
Lifestyle
Everything You Need To Know About Boat Shoes
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Men's & Women's Shoe Styles For Traveling
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Shoe Care Tips
Leather Shoe Creasing: Why It Happens & How...
Ways to remedy leather shoe creasing
fdfb
Lifestyle
From Wild to Mild, 8 Adventures For Father's...
This Father's Day, celebrate your unique bond by going on an unforgettable adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult...
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How To Break In Leather Shoes

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Fit & Care Tips
How To Break In Leather Shoes
Samuel Hubbard shoes use the highest quality materials and construction techniques, resulting in a very short break-in period....
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Lifestyle
The New Endeavor
The boat shoe is a classic.  Casual, versatile, and trendy.  Many brands offer boat shoes, but Samuel Hubbard’s...
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Customer Journeys
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Travel photographer Robert Holmes puts our winter boots to the test on his dog sledding expedition in Alaska.
Around the World with Hubbards:  Chasing the Aurora

Around the World with Hubbards: Chasing the Aurora

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Around the World with Hubbards:  Chasing the Aurora
Customer Journeys
Around the World with Hubbards: Chasing the Aurora
Travel Photographer Robert Holmes braves the harsh Alaskan weather in the Winter's Day snow boots, and witnesses the...
How We Made The Softest Slippers Imaginable
Sustainability
How We Made The Softest Slippers Imaginable
We handcrafted women’s and men’s slippers from premium materials, lined them with the softest shearling, and included custom...
golf shoes bill davis
Customer Journeys
Meet Bill Davis: For the Love of Golf...
Bill Davis shares his love of golf shoes and the new Hubbard Flight Sport.
DressFast casual dress shoe
Lifestyle
Work From Home Shoes You Can Wear to...
Do you wear these shoes at home or do you wear them to the office? Yes. These select...
Chay Glasgow shoes
Customer Journeys
Meet Chay Glasgow: The Lens of Football Wisdom
Chay Glasgow understands the importance of wearing the right shoes and has always had a fascination with shoes,...
soles4souls shoes
Sustainability
Giving Shoes New Life with Soles4Souls
We partnered with Soles4Souls for our Trade-Up Program because the organization aligns with many of our community-based values....
men's shoes r
Customer Journeys
Meet Robert: 15 Pairs of Hubbard Shoes
Meet Robert who reminds us that great customer service and a very comfortable pair of shoes is a...
comfortable sustainable shoes
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Comfortable Sustainable Shoes
We go beyond the usual fashion trends of “fast fashion” and opt for a more sustainable approach.
House Shoes for Great Work-from-Home Style
Lifestyle
House Shoes for Great Work-from-Home Style
We never sacrifice style for comfort. We want our shoes to feel great and look great, too. That’s...
waterproof rainy day founder
Shoe Care Tips
The Advantage of Waterproof Shoes and Boots
With waterproof shoes and boots, the weather isn’t a determining factor for whether you get outdoors. Walk anytime,...
comfort at home
Lifestyle
Enjoy Comfort at Home While You Stay at...
With stay-at-home orders in effect due to COVID-19, if people have to stay at home, they might as well...
Samuel Hubbard resolutions
Lifestyle
Samuel Hubbard’s Top 5 New Year's Resolutions
Our top five new year's resolutions are essential and provide opportunities for continual growth as a shoe company.
holiday walk
Lifestyle
How to Create Meaningful Connection this Holiday Season
Creating meaningful connection with loved ones fortifies a person’s overall well-being. People who are connected to others in...
Bruce Katz - Owner and CEO of Samuel Hubbard
Lifestyle
Through the pandemic, Bruce Katz continues quality shoemaking
Bruce Katz has the shoemaking gene. Ironically, Bruce never wanted to go into the shoe business. Follow Bruce's...
Leather Dress Shoes: The Perfect Wedding Gift for Groomsmen
Lifestyle
Leather Dress Shoes: The Perfect Wedding Gift for...
Treat your groomsmen to the perfect wedding gift — a comfortable pair of leather dress shoes.
Suede vs. Nubuck vs. Leather Shoes
Shoe Care Tips
Suede vs. Nubuck vs. Leather Shoes
Learn about the differences between suede, nubuck, and leather shoes, plus how to care for each of them....
Follow Your Free Spirit
Lifestyle
The Story Behind Free Spirit Luxury Drivers
What sets the Samuel Hubbard luxury drivers apart from the rest? A little history, a little innovation, and...
What Are Shoe Trees & Should You Use Them?
Shoe Care Tips
What Are Shoe Trees & Should You Use...
Shoes trees? Shoes grow on trees? Not quite. Learn more about these foot-shaped devices that are inserted into...
best travel shoes
Customer Journeys
Meet Jeff: A Passion for Travel
Meet Jeff W. whose passion for travel inspires us to take a walk in the woods.
What To Do When Suede Shoes & Boots Get Wet
Shoe Care Tips
What To Do When Suede Shoes & Boots...
Take the right steps to treat and protect your favorite suede shoes and boots.
How To Clean Wool Shoes & Slippers
Shoe Care Tips
How To Clean Wool Shoes & Slippers
Because wool is breathable, it does a great job of eliminating odors, which are often a product of...
How To Fix Scuffs & Scratches In Leather Shoes
Shoe Care Tips
How To Fix Scuffs & Scratches In Leather...
Scuffs and scratches on your favorite leather shoes? In most cases, they can be treated to restore your leather...
Valentine's Day Plans
Lifestyle
10 Unique Valentine's Day Plans
Is it really Valentine's Day again?! Here are 10 ideas for how to have a unique celebration of...
shoessss_copy
Sustainability
Leather Shoe Lining: Types & Differences
Premium shoes will use higher quality linings that are more comfortable and more durable. You can feel the...
shoessssl
Shoe Care Tips
What To Do When Leather Shoes & Boots...
Can leather shoes and boots get wet? Follow these step-by-step instructions to treat wet leather shoes and boots for...
shoessss
Shoe Care Tips
What Are High Quality Shoes?
There is a whole lot that go in shoemaking. Higher quality shoes are made from better materials, with...
chhgg
Lifestyle
Waterproof & Winter Travel Shoes
Winter shoes and boots shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable to protect you from the elements.
jbl
Lifestyle
Men's Dress Shoe Styles: A Comprehensive Guide
Confused by all the dress shoe styles? This guide will explain the difference in various types of dress...
Standing_Blog
Healthy Feet
Men's & Women's Shoes For Standing All Day
Doctors, nurses, salespeople, cooks, chefs and bartenders all work long hours on their feet, and need shoes that...
dressshoes
Healthy Feet
How Should A Dress Shoe Fit?
The most common misconceptions suggest that dress shoes should be uncomfortable. Here at Samuel Hubbard, we have a...
blog1
Lifestyle
The Best Travel Shoes For Walking
A good pair of travel shoes needs to be versatile, comfortable, durable, and stylish.
widesbanner
Healthy Feet
Wide Width Shoes and Why They Matter
Are you sure you’re wearing the right shoe size? You might need wide width shoes and not even...
Shearlingcollection
Lifestyle
10 Tips for Winter Travel
When adventuring in the winter, the goal is to pack light, be stylish, and stay warm for the...
quality
Sustainability
5 Reasons Hubbards are a Great Value
We work hard to ensure that our shoes are worth the premium price, so we’re happy to bring...
wide width shoe sizes
Healthy Feet
Understanding Wide Shoe Sizes: What Are They?
Just like clothing, shoe width can be incredibly confusing because different brands and styles use different methods of...
resole shoe resoling
Shoe Care Tips
Shoe Resoling: Everything You Need To Know
With premium footwear, the outsoles can often be replaced by a process called resoling. Resoling is a cost-effective...
Vibram sole
Shoe Care Tips
What's So Special About Vibram® Soles?
Today, Vibram® offers many varieties of soles, known for their consistent quality of traction, durability and comfort. The...
KH_cover_shot
Customer Journeys
Meet Kenton Hoppas: Innovating with Shoe Illustrations
With the stroke of a marker, a big imagination, and a bit of wit, we give you Kenton...
craft
Sustainability
The Joy of Making Handcrafted Shoes
At Samuel Hubbard, we are passionate about the craft of making shoes. To us, this is not work,...
date-night
Lifestyle
The Best Shoes for Date Night
We can’t help you with all your first date dilemmas, but Samuel Hubbard has your feet covered to...
blog
Shoe Care Tips
Winter Wonderland For Your Feet with Davos Ice...
Nobody wants wet, soggy socks and feet. Most leather shoes are water-resistant, but if you’re in a seriously...
online_shopping_header
Lifestyle
Buying Shoes Online? Get the Expert Shopping Guide
Buying shoes online? This guide will give you all the information and confidence you’ll need to fill your...
slow_fashion_header
Sustainability
Why Slow Fashion is the New Fast Fashion
Slow fashion consists of apparel and footwear that are designed to last a lifetime. They’re classic, timeless and...
header_fitness
Healthy Feet
How to Stay Fit & Healthy While Traveling
We have six simple tips to stay fit and healthy while traveling, without taking away the fun of...
DSC_8827
Healthy Feet
Five Factors Affecting Diabetics and Foot Health
Foot problems with diabetics are so common that they’re actually more of a financial burden in the US...
dean_header_2
Customer Journeys
Meet Dean Karnazes: The UltraMarathon Man
Rated by Time Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in the World,’ Dean Karnazes...
2
Shoe Care Tips
Leather Shoe Creasing: Why It Happens & How...
Ways to remedy leather shoe creasing
waterproof rainy day founder
Shoe Care Tips
The Advantage of Waterproof Shoes and Boots
With waterproof shoes and boots, the weather isn’t a determining factor for whether you get outdoors. Walk anytime,...
Suede vs. Nubuck vs. Leather Shoes
Shoe Care Tips
Suede vs. Nubuck vs. Leather Shoes
Learn about the differences between suede, nubuck, and leather shoes, plus how to care for each of them....
What Are Shoe Trees & Should You Use Them?
Shoe Care Tips
What Are Shoe Trees & Should You Use...
Shoes trees? Shoes grow on trees? Not quite. Learn more about these foot-shaped devices that are inserted into...
What To Do When Suede Shoes & Boots Get Wet
Shoe Care Tips
What To Do When Suede Shoes & Boots...
Take the right steps to treat and protect your favorite suede shoes and boots.
How To Clean Wool Shoes & Slippers
Shoe Care Tips
How To Clean Wool Shoes & Slippers
Because wool is breathable, it does a great job of eliminating odors, which are often a product of...
How To Fix Scuffs & Scratches In Leather Shoes
Shoe Care Tips
How To Fix Scuffs & Scratches In Leather...
Scuffs and scratches on your favorite leather shoes? In most cases, they can be treated to restore your leather...
shoessssl
Shoe Care Tips
What To Do When Leather Shoes & Boots...
Can leather shoes and boots get wet? Follow these step-by-step instructions to treat wet leather shoes and boots for...
shoessss
Shoe Care Tips
What Are High Quality Shoes?
There is a whole lot that go in shoemaking. Higher quality shoes are made from better materials, with...
resole shoe resoling
Shoe Care Tips
Shoe Resoling: Everything You Need To Know
With premium footwear, the outsoles can often be replaced by a process called resoling. Resoling is a cost-effective...
Vibram sole
Shoe Care Tips
What's So Special About Vibram® Soles?
Today, Vibram® offers many varieties of soles, known for their consistent quality of traction, durability and comfort. The...
blog
Shoe Care Tips
Winter Wonderland For Your Feet with Davos Ice...
Nobody wants wet, soggy socks and feet. Most leather shoes are water-resistant, but if you’re in a seriously...
boatttt
Lifestyle
Everything You Need To Know About Boat Shoes
fdfb
Lifestyle
From Wild to Mild, 8 Adventures For Father's...
This Father's Day, celebrate your unique bond by going on an unforgettable adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult...
NewEndeavorBlogPic1
Lifestyle
The New Endeavor
The boat shoe is a classic.  Casual, versatile, and trendy.  Many brands offer boat shoes, but Samuel Hubbard’s...
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Customer Journeys
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Travel photographer Robert Holmes puts our winter boots to the test on his dog sledding expedition in Alaska.
Around the World with Hubbards:  Chasing the Aurora
Customer Journeys
Around the World with Hubbards: Chasing the Aurora
Travel Photographer Robert Holmes braves the harsh Alaskan weather in the Winter's Day snow boots, and witnesses the...
DressFast casual dress shoe
Lifestyle
Work From Home Shoes You Can Wear to...
Do you wear these shoes at home or do you wear them to the office? Yes. These select...
House Shoes for Great Work-from-Home Style
Lifestyle
House Shoes for Great Work-from-Home Style
We never sacrifice style for comfort. We want our shoes to feel great and look great, too. That’s...
comfort at home
Lifestyle
Enjoy Comfort at Home While You Stay at...
With stay-at-home orders in effect due to COVID-19, if people have to stay at home, they might as well...
Samuel Hubbard resolutions
Lifestyle
Samuel Hubbard’s Top 5 New Year's Resolutions
Our top five new year's resolutions are essential and provide opportunities for continual growth as a shoe company.
holiday walk
Lifestyle
How to Create Meaningful Connection this Holiday Season
Creating meaningful connection with loved ones fortifies a person’s overall well-being. People who are connected to others in...
Bruce Katz - Owner and CEO of Samuel Hubbard
Lifestyle
Through the pandemic, Bruce Katz continues quality shoemaking
Bruce Katz has the shoemaking gene. Ironically, Bruce never wanted to go into the shoe business. Follow Bruce's...
Leather Dress Shoes: The Perfect Wedding Gift for Groomsmen
Lifestyle
Leather Dress Shoes: The Perfect Wedding Gift for...
Treat your groomsmen to the perfect wedding gift — a comfortable pair of leather dress shoes.
Follow Your Free Spirit
Lifestyle
The Story Behind Free Spirit Luxury Drivers
What sets the Samuel Hubbard luxury drivers apart from the rest? A little history, a little innovation, and...
Valentine's Day Plans
Lifestyle
10 Unique Valentine's Day Plans
Is it really Valentine's Day again?! Here are 10 ideas for how to have a unique celebration of...
chhgg
Lifestyle
Waterproof & Winter Travel Shoes
Winter shoes and boots shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable to protect you from the elements.
jbl
Lifestyle
Men's Dress Shoe Styles: A Comprehensive Guide
Confused by all the dress shoe styles? This guide will explain the difference in various types of dress...
blog1
Lifestyle
The Best Travel Shoes For Walking
A good pair of travel shoes needs to be versatile, comfortable, durable, and stylish.
Shearlingcollection
Lifestyle
10 Tips for Winter Travel
When adventuring in the winter, the goal is to pack light, be stylish, and stay warm for the...
date-night
Lifestyle
The Best Shoes for Date Night
We can’t help you with all your first date dilemmas, but Samuel Hubbard has your feet covered to...
online_shopping_header
Lifestyle
Buying Shoes Online? Get the Expert Shopping Guide
Buying shoes online? This guide will give you all the information and confidence you’ll need to fill your...
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Customer Journeys
Travel with Hubbards: Winter Boots for Dog Sledding
Travel photographer Robert Holmes puts our winter boots to the test on his dog sledding expedition in Alaska.
Around the World with Hubbards:  Chasing the Aurora
Customer Journeys
Around the World with Hubbards: Chasing the Aurora
Travel Photographer Robert Holmes braves the harsh Alaskan weather in the Winter's Day snow boots, and witnesses the...
golf shoes bill davis
Customer Journeys
Meet Bill Davis: For the Love of Golf...
Bill Davis shares his love of golf shoes and the new Hubbard Flight Sport.
Chay Glasgow shoes
Customer Journeys
Meet Chay Glasgow: The Lens of Football Wisdom
Chay Glasgow understands the importance of wearing the right shoes and has always had a fascination with shoes,...
men's shoes r
Customer Journeys
Meet Robert: 15 Pairs of Hubbard Shoes
Meet Robert who reminds us that great customer service and a very comfortable pair of shoes is a...
best travel shoes
Customer Journeys
Meet Jeff: A Passion for Travel
Meet Jeff W. whose passion for travel inspires us to take a walk in the woods.
KH_cover_shot
Customer Journeys
Meet Kenton Hoppas: Innovating with Shoe Illustrations
With the stroke of a marker, a big imagination, and a bit of wit, we give you Kenton...
dean_header_2
Customer Journeys
Meet Dean Karnazes: The UltraMarathon Man
Rated by Time Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in the World,’ Dean Karnazes...
Standing_Blog
Healthy Feet
Men's & Women's Shoes For Standing All Day
Doctors, nurses, salespeople, cooks, chefs and bartenders all work long hours on their feet, and need shoes that...
dressshoes
Healthy Feet
How Should A Dress Shoe Fit?
The most common misconceptions suggest that dress shoes should be uncomfortable. Here at Samuel Hubbard, we have a...
widesbanner
Healthy Feet
Wide Width Shoes and Why They Matter
Are you sure you’re wearing the right shoe size? You might need wide width shoes and not even...
wide width shoe sizes
Healthy Feet
Understanding Wide Shoe Sizes: What Are They?
Just like clothing, shoe width can be incredibly confusing because different brands and styles use different methods of...
header_fitness
Healthy Feet
How to Stay Fit & Healthy While Traveling
We have six simple tips to stay fit and healthy while traveling, without taking away the fun of...
DSC_8827
Healthy Feet
Five Factors Affecting Diabetics and Foot Health
Foot problems with diabetics are so common that they’re actually more of a financial burden in the US...
How We Made The Softest Slippers Imaginable
Sustainability
How We Made The Softest Slippers Imaginable
We handcrafted women’s and men’s slippers from premium materials, lined them with the softest shearling, and included custom...
soles4souls shoes
Sustainability
Giving Shoes New Life with Soles4Souls
We partnered with Soles4Souls for our Trade-Up Program because the organization aligns with many of our community-based values....
comfortable sustainable shoes
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Comfortable Sustainable Shoes
We go beyond the usual fashion trends of “fast fashion” and opt for a more sustainable approach.
shoessss_copy
Sustainability
Leather Shoe Lining: Types & Differences
Premium shoes will use higher quality linings that are more comfortable and more durable. You can feel the...
shoessss
Shoe Care Tips
What Are High Quality Shoes?
There is a whole lot that go in shoemaking. Higher quality shoes are made from better materials, with...
quality
Sustainability
5 Reasons Hubbards are a Great Value
We work hard to ensure that our shoes are worth the premium price, so we’re happy to bring...
craft
Sustainability
The Joy of Making Handcrafted Shoes
At Samuel Hubbard, we are passionate about the craft of making shoes. To us, this is not work,...
slow_fashion_header
Sustainability
Why Slow Fashion is the New Fast Fashion
Slow fashion consists of apparel and footwear that are designed to last a lifetime. They’re classic, timeless and...