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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.
There’s a ton of interest on Reddit, YouTube, and everywhere else in comparing these three stalwart American boot companies and it’s not hard to see why. They
For those coming from YouTube, the discount code is just beneath the video↓ Joshua Bingaman had a storied history in footwear before launching Helm. His
Oak Street Bootmakers have a unique place in the scene: classic and understated good looks, an unusual degree of hand making, and an unusually low price — once
So, you’ve bought yourself a few pairs of high-quality leather boots. Congratulations! Your wardrobe and I thank you. Not only have you upped your fashion game,
I’ve been surprised by how many people have asked for a comparison of these two boots, but not that surprised. To me, this comparison seems to embody the state
Truman Boot Company is an Oregon-based brand founded in Pennsylvania by Vince Romano, who named the company after the border collie that adorns all their
Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded in 2013 by Kory and Mallory Stevens and less than three years later, the two of them had
NB: LOOKS LIKE THIS BOOT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED Y'ALL. LEAVING THIS REVIEW FOR THE HISTORICAL RECORD! Thorogood Work Boots was founded all the way back in
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
If you own a quality pair of shoes and you know what you’re doing, then you make sure you condition the leather every few months. Leather, after all, is skin.
Meermin, also called Meermin Mallorca, is a Spanish shoe company that’s often mentioned in the same breath as Carmina Shoes. While they are different companies,
Here are three brands that are compared and contrasted so often that boot fans on Reddit regularly accuse them of stealing from one another. That’s why today I
Red Wing is one of the most popular and influential American boot brands of all time. Heck, it may well be one of the most influential of all time. Around these
Founded by Ariel Nelson and Lane Gerson founded Jack Erwin — whoever that is — in 2013, saying they wanted to “build a brand not chasing trends, but rather
There are entry level boots, there are mid-range boots, there are upper tier boots, and these two brands sit firmly in the upper tier: the beloved but
In an industry where a lot of companies are over a hundred years old, Grant Stone is quite a newcomer. It was co-founded in 2016 by Wyatt Gilmore, a guy whose
It's here: the ultimate boot showdown. The question of Red Wing versus Wolverine has been the most hotly debated since time immemorial (or at least since
Despite having lived in New York City for many years, I speak with the dulcet tones of a man born in Australia. And every single time I upload a new review to
Snugly nestled in the spot between work boot and dress shoe, the chukka is the perfect shoe when you can’t decide between dressy or casual. Plus, it’s the only
Viberg is a Canadian company that was founded in 1931 by Edwin Viberg, and it remains family owned to this day. Like many older boot companies, they started out
Note that these boots aren't available anymore. To Boot New York is a footwear company that's been in the business for about thirty years and while they're
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Click around the internet and most articles on leather types split them into
Note: This boot and all of Chippewa's heritage line have been discontinued. Chippewa was founded by two German immigrants in 1901 out in Chippewa Falls,
Anyone who has spent a lot of time reading about the world's best boots has no doubt come across one exceptional country over and over again: Indonesia. We know
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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