Stridewise
It's a Boot Time
Nick English, the founder and editor of Stridewise, combines a rich background in journalism with well-recognized expertise in welted footwear and casual menswear.
His professional journey began in humanitarianism, reporting for NGOs in India and Kenya, before transitioning full-time into journalism. He spent some time at a news desk in Shanghai before moving to New York City to cover fitness and nutrition for publications like Men's Health, Popular Science, Prevention, VICE, and Runner's World.
Years of combining academic research and on-the-ground reporting laid the groundwork for his eventual role as the head of Stridewise, where he uses his training to create the most accurate and helpful online reviews and content.
During his time at Stridewise he has journeyed to boot workshops, sneaker factories, and leather tanneries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, England, India, and Indonesia.
If you’ve found this article, you’re interested in getting your first pair of raw denim jeans, and I want to be the first person to congratulate you. In all
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Ever since I started this blog about boots and started wearing every kind of boot from every kind of brand, people have been requesting a list of the most
Have you ever dreamed of walking away from office life to start fresh in a quiet workshop, working with your hands and building something lasting? For many
I’m based in New York, but I’m originally from Australia, so I’m thrilled to share perhaps the most Australian review I'll ever write. (Even more so than the
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"Why would anyone wear a jacket in summer? It's already enough to ask me to wear pants!” I get it: as someone who grew up in the Australian tropics and now
Since its start as a custom shoe for a Hungarian Hollywood star, the tassel loafer has made its way to every kind of foot: from 1980s Wall Street snakes to
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This content was sponsored by Goral, who make barefoot shoes in Britain with an emphasis on durability. The shape of our shoes is changing, but it’s not
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This content is sponsored by Vaer Watches, the best value durable watches to go with the best value durable boots! The Blundstone Chelsea boot might be as
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Most guys who like boots like them because they are tough, durable, sturdy, and built with thick leather that ages well. Unfortunately, those aren't the
If you check out the dedicated waxed canvas jackets page on this site, you can see that we talk about them a ton and have reviewed dozens of brands, from
Many guys might not even know what chambray is; because it usually alternates blue and white threads, the untrained eye will mistake it for denim. But
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,
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Casual Durable™.
Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad.
This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more
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