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’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
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
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
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
As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long
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
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
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
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
Sometimes, I get to visit brands when they have new releases. I went to Minnesota to see Red Wing's Iron Ranger Traction Tred, I visited Filson for their 125th
If you’re on the hunt for the best American-made leather briefcase, one company appears in your search again and again: Frank Clegg Leatherworks. I can
Would you believe that the all-time bestselling product from Taylor Stitch, known for its rugged workwear, hardy waxed canvas, and burly selvedge denim, is... a
When a pair of boots costs over $700, you need some fine eyes and a higher level of expertise to explain to you why it's worth that much — especially when it's
I just gifted a very nice, very blue denim jacket from Tanuki to my boy Chris from the Dress Well channel on YouTube, and his first text was: I've never
Thursday Boot Company soared to the top of the boot industry by making Goodyear welted boots for under $200, but what happens when they decide to pull out all
Do I really need a deer bone to smooth out the rolls? Does it really just shine itself? Is it even leather? These are just a few of the strange questions
Just because it’s summer does not mean your footwear should be sloppy. Even guys who dress well in trouser weather often don’t know what to do about summer
Expert Verified By: Chris Woodford, Managing Director, Crown Northampton Shoes Footwear guys tend to divide shoes into two categories: resoleable and
Expert Verified By: Ticho Blanco | Boot Photographer & Marketing Expert Today we're looking at smart casual loafers from two brands that are constantly
Raleigh Workshop’s jeans have been spotted on a range of the coolest people in pop culture: indie star Win Butler of Arcade Fire, hipster folkie Justin Vernon
This content was made with the assistance of the Government of the City of Bandung. Stridewise would like to thank Mr. Gunawan and Mr. Qadafi for their help
Everyone loves how faded jeans look but they also love how they feel. New and unwashed denim (that's called raw denim) is stiff and rough, but it becomes
Over 150 years since it was founded, this once-small Australian brand has carved an indelible place in the global boot scene. Blundstone, whose Chelseas are
Expert Verified By: Justin FitzPatrick, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert So, you got a cool new pair of loafers, and you can't wait to hit the town in a
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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