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Nick English

Editor-in-Chief

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.

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Huckberry 365 Pants Review, After 1 Year | Stretchy, But They Stretch

As a guy with a blog, I'm sent an e-mail from Huckberry every week on their trending products, and every week the 365 pants (or shorts) are at the top of the

boot myths

Boot Myths: 15 Things I’ve Been Wrong About As a Boot Reviewer

Today, I'm dragging myself and my wrong opinions. Because when I started this blog about boots and fashionproof clothing, I was an enthusiast. I wasn’t quite

rancourt moc toe boots hand sewn moccasins

American Bootmaking: How Rancourt Makes the Realest Moc Toes

In the realm of quality footwear, few styles are as timeless and versatile as the classic moc toe boot. But there's a big difference between the way most

nothing new sneaker review

Nothing New Sneaker Review | The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Sneaks?

Launched in 2019, Nothing New is a small but disruptive brand with an unwavering commitment to sustainability — but the shoes also have style in

cockpit usa leather jacket review

Review: Cockpit USA and their Type 440 USN Carrier Jacket

Leather jackets, like denim jeans, are a wardrobe staple that never goes out of style. They look effortlessly cool, bleed masculinity, and will last for decades

best athletic fit shirt

The 6 Best Athletic Fit Button Up Shirts | Best Value, Widest Variety, and More

Whether you lift a couple times a week or you're a bodybuilder, chances are you've had issues with finding shirts that fit off-the-rack. Popular brands cater

Doc Martens shapeless

How You Know Your Boots Are Too Big (And 3 Tips to Fix ‘Em)

Expert Verified By: Dale Basista, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert When it comes to boots, fit is everything. Boots that are too big can cause more

dr martens vs thursday boots

Dr. Martens vs Thursday Boots | Which Is Better for Your Feet?

It's probably fair to say that the two most popular lace up boots for under $200 are Thursday Boot Company and Dr. Martens. These two brands are both

Flint and Tinder 10 Year Hoodie Front and Back

Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year Hoodie Review | Is Polyester Bad or What?

When I wanted to up my hoodie game, I was torn between two different products: American Giant’s Classic Zip hoodie and Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year

thursday duke boot review

Thursday Duke Boot Review | A Chelsea For Any Day

I love Chelsea boots. This might be because I’m Australian, a land that's unusually predisposed to this laceless boot, but since I moved to Manhattan ten years

red wing iron ranger review

Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots Review: 6 Years In the Ultimate Casual Boot

If the Red Wing Iron Ranger boots have captivated your attention, you're not alone. They're a hot topic in any online boot forum, and for good reason. The Iron

thursday president boot review

Thursday Boots President Tobacco Review: Rugged and Resilient for $199

Looking for a Thursday Boots President Tobacco review? You've come to the right place - I'm going to share my thoughts on this rugged, resilient masterpiece by

koio trento boot review

Koio Trento Boot Review | Why It’s An Underrated Chelsea

Since the Big Work-From-Home Upset of 2020, our style and fashion choices have adapted to a more casual palette. Three-piece suits and oxford shoes are no

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10 Best Chelsea Boots for Men in 2025, Tested | Value, Comfort, & Style

Today, after hundreds of reviews and articles over some eight years of publishing, we're giving you our list of the best Chelsea boots for casual wear, formal

koio fermo boot review

Koio Fermo Boot Review | Finally, a Rugged But Fashionable Chelsea

“Rugged” and "chelsea" are two words you don’t often hear together, especially when you could also use the word "fashionable." But those are the descriptors for

thursday boot company cavalier chelsea boot review

Thursday Cavalier Review | Why It’s the Best Value Chelsea Boot

Besides the time-saving lacelessness, one of my favorite things about Chelsea boots is how many varieties exist on the market. You can have rugged work Chelseas

red wing 877

5 Reasons It’s Fine to Cuff Your Jeans, Actually

When you run a YouTube channel about boots and jeans, you open yourself up to a lot of unsolicited opinions about how you dress. And while it’s usually insecure

best athletic fit shirt

The Best Athletic Fit Button Down | A Teddy Stratford Review (and Discount Code)

I’ve bought at least half a dozen shirts from Teddy Stratford over the last 5 years, and I finally convinced them to give me a discount code — STRIDEWISE for

nicks boots review urban logger

Nicks Urban Logger Review: My Heaviest Boots Ever

Is Nicks Urban Logger Boot the ultimate combination of work boot and city boot? The ideal footwear for, say, an urban environment and something you’d wear,

red wing vs irish setter

Irish Setter Vs. Red Wing Boots: 6 Reasons to Pick One Over the Other

Irish Setter and Red Wing often get mentioned in the same sentence and there’s good reason: they’re the same company. Red Wing owns Irish Setter, both are

filson 48 hour duffle review

Filson 48 Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag Review | Still Worth It?

I’m a huge fan of Filson’s bags. So much so that their Journeyman Backpack is my all-time favorite waxed canvas backpack. That same waxy material is what makes

reigning champ hoodie review

Are Reigning Champ Hoodies & Sweats Worth It? (Heavyweight vs Midweight)

Reigning Champ’s hoodies are probably the most talked about sweats you’ll see in the high-end fashion corners of the internet, like Grailed and Reddit's

whites 350 cruiser boot review

Whites 350 Cruiser Review | The Best Work-Casual Boot?

I’m finally reviewing one of my absolute favorite boots: the 350 Cruisers from White’s Boots. I’ve taken these boots up a volcano in Guatemala and, a little

Redwing resole laughing

Video: How I Resoled (My) Red Wing Boots, A Step-By-Step Guide

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert A funny consequence of owning an unreasonably high number of leather boots is that,

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