It’s a Boot Time
Hey, I’m Nick. When I moved to New York and needed rugged footwear for the first time in my life, I spent weeks researching my first pair of boots.
I scoured Reddit, forums, message boards, and seemingly-paid-for magazine articles, but what I wanted was an authority. A resource where I could read the most in-depth reviews and stories about the well worn, a place that explored not only the manufacturing and the welting but also the culture and ideas behind the boot.
I don’t just want to know what they’re made from, I want to know what made them. Many years and countless new pairs later, I still couldn’t find the kind of content I wanted to read.
That’s why I created Stridewise.
Our guides will teach you everything you should look for when shopping for a pair of boots.
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