From Desk Job to Bootmaker: Talking With Parkhurst's Andrew Svisco

GET 10% OFF ANY PARKHURST BOOT IN SEPTEMBER ONLY WITH THE CODE "STRIDE10": https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/collections/catalog Full Article: https://stridewise.com/andrew-svisco-parkhurst-interview/ Andrew Svisco is the frustratingly handsome founder of Parkhurst, an upstate New York-based boot brand that he founded in his late 20s after starting his career as a desk jockey in finance. The goal? To bring manufacturing back to the States at a not-insane price. The boots are unbelievably cool and versatile and they're completely made in the U.S. I've reviewed his Delaware boots and am currently begging for another pair to try out, because the shoes are solid, beautiful, and well priced. And this isn't even an ad, I just like the dude. 00:00 What's Parkhurst and who is this dude? 01:49 "How'd you get started in the world of boots?" 07:23 "What's the hardest thing about starting a boot company with no experience?" 10:53 "How do you keep prices so low for made-in-the-USA boots?" 14:07 "Why are your boots all made with a split reverse welt?" 15:40 "So who invented the dress boot/work boot hybrid?" 17:40 "How do you convert Alden and Allen Edmonds customers to try Parkhurst?" 18:55 "What have you learned from older boot companies?" 19:45 Closing comments Check out my review of the Parkhurst Delaware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDmY2MgwIJY 11 Ways to Save Money on Boots: https://stridewise.com/best-boot-deals