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
How to Wear Camp Collar Shirts: Style Tips Every Guy Should Know
Look, I don’t want to call everything I cover on this blog the best this or the best that — but camp collars might be the best summer shirts. Camp collar
The Best Breathable Summer Fabrics in Menswear
It's hot out, sure, but that doesn't mean you can only wear tank tops and workout shorts. I spent years doing that myself — how are you meant to dress "nice"
Blundstone vs. Dr. Martens Chelsea Boots: Which is Better?
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
Bleu de Chauffe: How They Make the French Leather Bags American Men Love
AVEYRON, SOUTHERN FRANCE: Today, I've parachuted into Saint Georges de Luzençon (population: 1,584) to explore Bleu de Chauffe, the French men's leather bag
My 6 Favorite Boots for Traveling In and Walking All Day
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
Filson vs Flint and Tinder vs Thursday | Whose Waxed Jacket Is Best?
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
What is Chambray and is it the Best Casual Shirt Fabric?
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
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,
Review: Meermin’s Loafers Are Probably the Best Value on Earth
When assessing the value of a piece of footwear, two concerns are at the top of the list: the quality of the materials and where it’s made. The quality
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?
How to Break in Jeans Fast: The Right Way and Wrong Way to Soften Raw Denim
One question we get shockingly often is how to break in jeans, especially raw denim: the stiff, starchy, often very thick type worn by people who like extra
What Shoes are Business Casual? | Derby vs Oxford vs Bluchers
Here at Stridewise, we've always leaned casual. Then, at about the same time, I made the switch to loafers for summer footwear and got invited to a bunch of
Nappa Leather Guide: What is Nappa Leather & Is it Good for Sneakers?
If you own or are considering buying high-end sneakers, you've probably encountered the words Nappa leather to describe the uppers. I own a ton of leather
Thursday Lincoln Loafer Review | Business Casual or Sockless Chic?
I just spent an entire month in Southeast Asia wearing the latest loafer from Thursday Boot Company they’ve named the Lincoln. I’d been waiting a long time
Summer Loafer Showdown: Astorflex’s Patnoflex vs Fastflex
I’ve enjoyed my Patnoflex travel loafers for years now, so I decided to pick up Astorflex’s newer-yet-more-traditional penny loafer, the Fastflex, to see if it
The 5 Types of Leather Jackets You Should Know (According to Experts)
There is no item of clothing cooler than a leather jacket, but what kind of leather jacket should you look for? You may have noticed there are dozens of styles
My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts
I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm
15-Item Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men (Fashionproof, Durable, & Smart)
A lot of people have asked me lately, if I could have one jacket, or one pair of boots, or one pair of jeans — what would I pick? These are part of the
10 Rules for the Best Men’s Travel Outfits
As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long
WTF Does a ‘Smart Casual Dress Code for Men’ Mean?
Let's not waste time. The four basic elements of smart casual attire are: In fact, the number one component of a smart casual outfit is a nice pair of
The 9 Dumbest Things About Collecting Boots
If you're reading this, it's too late for me, but it might not be too late for you. You might not even own any boots yet, and you wound up here because
How to Choose a Brown vs. Black Leather Jacket
We men are saddled with a lot of big decisions over the course of our lives: where to live, what career to choose, whether you have kids and how many... But
Inside NYC’s Best Shoe Stores: Carmina Shoemaker’s Perfect Luxury Chelseas
Four years ago, I reviewed Carmina's famous Chelsea boots, and in 2022, I visited the Spanish island of Mallorca for an opportunity to check out their factory