Almost 50 years ago, Dave Page — then a professor of American history at the University of Washington and Western Washington University — was bouldering with his girlfriend on a beach in California.

Rubber boots are trusted waterproof boot options that many wearers rely on to keep their feet dry during work, neighborhood walks, or hunting expeditions. While they are an effective option, what ...

In addition to footwear, Bob Wulf repairs zippers on clothing such as jackets, overalls, handbags and hoodies.

It’s a familiar tale. Your best hiking boots have started to show signs of wear but you’re not ready to say goodbye. They’ve been with you through thick bog and thin cloud; climbed the highest ...

Francesco Paolini, 54, proprietor of Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders on Dunbar Street, never thought he’d be part of a renaissance in the shoe-repair industry. He has been building and repairing shoes since ...