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.
I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to make a living by testing and reviewing boots. And after six years, dozens of reviews, hundreds of YouTube videos, and
If you’re new to boot fandom, or even if you’re not, you might be a little confused by the way people talk about lasts. A lot goes into making a good boot, and
This boot has been discontinued — check out my review of its successor, the Taft Dragon 2.0! Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear company that was founded
The Frye Company was founded all the way back in 1863 by John Frye, who opened the first store in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and eventually launched its first
Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some
When Red Wing decided to take their brand global in the 1970s, it had a problem. The boot behemoth had built its name as the go-to workboot for middle America
Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden, Alden Shoe Company is the oldest shoe company in New England and it's a brand that reminds you how important boots used to
A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who have swung by Bangkok or Hoi An to pick up a tailor-made suit have
The second video I ever did was a review of the Wolverine 1000 Mile boots, and look: it wasn't very good. I didn't have a ton of experience and I misunderstood
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Even though it doesn’t refer to leather quality, style, country of origin, or the material of the sole, it's fair to say that the words “Goodyear welt” have
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay | Leatherworker & Rose Anvil Founder “Which way do they stretch? Are they even going to stretch? I know I’m a size
Clarks is a monumentally successful shoe company founded in England in 1825. It slowly became one of the most influential brands in Britain and even many of its
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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