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He Owns 50 Leather Jackets; These Are His Top 5
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Review: Meermin’s Loafers Are Probably the Best Value on Earth
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Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert
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How to Break in Jeans Fast: The Right Way and Wrong Way to Soften Raw Denim
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What Shoes are Business Casual? | Derby vs Oxford vs Bluchers
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Craft & Glory Derby Review | New England Style, Indian Craftsmanship
What People Are Saying
Find Your Perfect Boot
I’m working my way through the top men’s boot brands.
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16 Best Boots For Men to Buy Tested By Experts (Spring 2025)
I own well over a hundred pairs of boots; I’ve traveled the world to find the best boots for men. I’ve interviewed experts, including bootmakers, cobblers, and other collectors. Collectively, I’ve walked hundreds of miles in these…
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Rhodes Boone Chelsea Boot Review: A Rare Chelsea That’s Casual and Tough
Believe it or not, the Rhodes Boone Lug Chelsea boots are my first Chelsea boots. I’ve tried them here and there before, but I didn’t like their negative traits: you can’t adjust the fit, they tend to…
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Clinch Engineer Boots | My Two-Year Review
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Blundstone 990 Review: “Extreme Series” Gets an “Extreme” Testing
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Grant Stone Garrison Review: The Best Value Service Boot?
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Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?
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Wolverine Durashock Review | Are Wolverine’s Work Boots Worth It?
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Thursday vs Nicks Boots: The Challenger Review
Casual Durable™.
Stridewise is a band of weirdos who are obsessed with casual and durable — yup, we even trademarked it. Our mission is to show guys that they don’t need to dress bad just because they’re dressed down.
This website (and YouTube channel) started out entirely focused on boots. The founding editor moved from Australia to New York for a journalism job, needed tough footwear for the first time in his life, spent weeks researching, and decided to make a resource for other guys in the same situation.
From there, Stridewise grew into a project focused on fashionproof: finding footwear and apparel that will last season after season, never be out of style (or too in style), and both look and feel better with each passing year. We want the opposite of fashion: just the best basics for your buck.
Today, we’re a team of multiple full-time and freelance writers who have explored what quality means with products, artisans, factories, and workshops in over a dozen countries.
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Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?
One thing you need to know before you buy chunky combat boots is how long you want them to last. Maybe you’re cool with getting a pair that’ll last just a couple of years, since you’ll be…
I’ve Reviewed The Most Popular Brands On The Market
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Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert
The two most popular types of casual pants are jeans and chinos, but how are they actually different, when is it more appropriate to wear one over the other? To answer these questions I had to talk…
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Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?
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Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?
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Thursday vs Nicks Boots: The Challenger Review
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Irish Setter vs Thorogood: Jobsite Tested & Reviewed, Who Makes the Better Boot?
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Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Moc Toe Boots | Sizing, Style, and Comfort Comparison
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Bleu de Chauffe Postman Bag: A 2-Year Review
The right messenger bag can be the perfect complement to a suit or a more casual outfit, but striking the balance of versatility and — I’ll just say it — masculinity is challenging. An understated leather messenger makes…
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He Owns 50 Leather Jackets; These Are His Top 5
I went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to meet up with Jon, also known on Instagram and YouTube as Leather Jacket Jawn. (“Jawn” is a Philly slang term for, like, an object. Pretty much anything. There’s a scene about…
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Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert
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How to Break in Jeans Fast: The Right Way and Wrong Way to Soften Raw Denim
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Bespoke Post’s Waxed Ranch Jacket Review | How So Cheap?
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Thursday Leather Jacket Review: We Tested Four Different Styles
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15-Item Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men (Fashionproof, Durable, & Smart)
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Slubby Denim vs. Neppy Denim and Why it Matters