Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder, Rose Anvil I rarely post super negative reviews of a boot, mostly because I do enough research I buy to make sure I'm
Smart Casual in Summer: What Men Get Wrong
Smart casual is probably the most contentious dress code, which makes sense — the words "smart" and "casual" are in complete conflict with each other. It can be
The 5 Best Summer Pants for Men in 2026: Breathable, Casual, and Dressy Trousers
Every year, when it hits summer, there's this raging debate about whether grown men should wear shorts. But this article isn't about that debate — it's about
Tassel Loafer Style Guide: How to Get Down with the Dangle
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
Are Leather Jackets Warm? Expert Ranks 5 By Insulation
Everyone knows leather jackets are cool, but are they warm? Believe it or not, the boring answer is that it depends: some are unlined and made with more
Raw Denim vs Selvedge vs Sanforized vs One-Wash: A Beginner’s Guide to Nice Jeans
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert & Professor Practically everyone on Earth wears jeans, so is there a really nice version of the
He Owns 60 Western Boots; Here’s his top 5
I recently met up with boot collector and YouTuber C.J. Cook, who has an incredible collection of over sixty cowboy boots. (Although C.J. prefers to call them
Boots vs Barefoot Shoes: A Podiatrist’s Pros and Cons
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, three concerns are at the top of the list: the quality of the materials, the quality of the craftsmanship, and
Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert The two most popular types of casual pants are jeans and chinos, but how are they actually different, and
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 Dartflex
I’ve enjoyed my Patnoflex travel loafers for years now, so I decided to pick up Astorflex’s more traditional penny loafer, the Dartflex, to see if it was worth
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
