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 | 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 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
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
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 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,
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 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
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
The 5 Best Leather Backpacks for Men | Casual, Work, Value, Toughest, and More
If you think you’re too old for a backpack, I urge you to consider the leather backpack: the most grown-up way to carry your stuff comfortably. I'm a leather
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
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,
The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Best Denim Fades | How to Wash, When to Wash, and the Truth About Soaking
When it comes to the world of nice denim, it might be the most common question that gets asked: how do I get great fades on my jeans? For many, this is the
How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)
Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After months of preparation,
Astorflex Bitflex Boot Review: A Great Value Chelsea Made Right In Italy
This boot is handmade in Italy and made with your choice of suede or full grain leather. It's able to be resoled, and it costs just $250. All of this is hard to
Can You Squat in Boots? (400-POUND Test)
Sometimes you get a wacky idea in your head you can't shake. Like, is it possible to squat heavy weights in Goodyear welted boots? Since my hobbies include
The 5 Best Short Sleeve Button Down Shirts For Summer
A lot of guys and gals out there consider short sleeve shirts a no-no, and I get it: no one wants to look like Dwight Schrute. But I’m here to argue that they
Filson Aberdeen Jacket Review: The Waxed Canvas Bomber
Today I’m taking a look at Filson’s Aberdeen jacket, the surprisingly lightweight jacket that they've re-released for their 125th anniversary. The Aberdeen
Unboxing Huckberry’s 6 Best Sellers | Boots, Jackets, Hoodies, and More
Huckberry is an online store dedicated to all things outdoor and tough — apparel and footwear that look cool and are made with durable materials like waxed
How Thursday Boot Company Designs Boots
I've been hugely fortunate to visit factories around the world, from London's last jeans factory to Guatemalan shoe factories, and as much as I love meeting the
The 6 Best Moc Toe Boots On The Market, Tested and Vetted (2025) | Value, Toughest, Work, and More
Over the years, I've made hundreds of boot reviews, and during that time, I've amassed a pretty sizable collection — and I always come back to moc toe boots as
An Exclusive Look at Filson’s 2022 Outerwear
Recently, I headed to Filson's downtown Manhattan showroom — invite only, I'm afraid — to check out some special items they put for their 125th anniversary.
How Carmina Makes Their Luxury Chelsea Boots (Factory Visit!)
On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate enough to swing by the Spanish island of Mallorca to visit Carmina Shoemaker, makers of what many consider to be the
Welcome to London’s Last Jeans Factory: Blackhorse Lane Atelier
I was recently in London and after spending some time at denimhead meet ups, there was one place I kept hearing whispers of: Blackhorse Atelier. The biggest
