Stridewise
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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.
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
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
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
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 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
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’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
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
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
Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert A funny consequence of owning an unreasonably high number of leather boots is that,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 my
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.
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
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
As I continue my noble quest to review every Red Wing heritage boot, I have finally arrived at the perhaps the most iconic American boot: the 8-inch tall 877
Editor's note: In 2023, Benzein's name was changed to Briselblack. We edited the text, but the video still says "Benzein." Could the world's best Chelsea
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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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