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.
Boots! Needless to say that I am very passionate about them. It took me weeks to buy my first pair of work boots, and that is for a reason: I don't want
When you buy shoes, what do you usually focus on? As a boot enthusiast, I would often pay more attention to the fit. I would research and read articles
I invited a ton of menswear YouTubers over for drinks and pizza so that I could take the opportunity to drunkenly ask them about their favorite footwear in a
I don't care for leather creases on my boots. I know they're a sign of well-worn pair of boots, but with a nice pair of calfskin dress boots, I just want a
Note: This article is kind of sponsored by Lefarc, a tannery that supplies leather to brands like Thursday Boot Company, Timberland, and Saddleback. They didn't
When I need something a little more dressed up than sandals, flip-flops, or even sneakers, my go-to summer shoe is these Turkish leather slippers from
This is a really niche topic, but since this site is about the kind of apparel that I look for, we're doing it: the best heritage shorts. What Does
What happens when four self-proclaimed Red Wing experts drink four whiskeys and try to rank the five best Red Wing boots for sale in North America? Fighting.
When you're heading out to the beach or to a pool party and you don't want to bring a change of clothes (or you don't know what the changing room situation will
At a cursory glance, Thursday’s Captain and President boots seem like the same boot, with only a toecap — an extra layer of leather over the end of the boot —
I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to moc toes, but hiding in plain sight all this time was Thursday Boot Company’s Diplomat. The Diplomat is unlike any
Do we really need another minimalist white sneaker? If it's made of this leather and has this construction at this price point, my answer is yes.
I’m a little embarrassed at how badly I wanted this bag. I was salivating over it for months (maybe a year) before finally pulling the trigger because... it
Red Wing embodies American heritage boots perhaps better than any other company, which is why it has such a dedicated following in... Japan. Part of the
You might not think jeans can be great summer wear, but if you’re a guy who loves wearing boots or if you go to a lot of outings for which shorts aren't
I think most guys want to have a brimmed hat but worry they'll look like a dork. I get it; hats are hard to pull off, but we’re not talking about wool fedoras
I was never planning on reviewing this bag, I just needed something to help me regularly carry a dozen boots across town at once. But I quickly fell in love
Conventional wisdom states that boots belong in the cooler months, but there's one model that breaks the mold: the desert boot. Shorter than a boot but
The hobby-slash-cult that is selvedge denim is a subculture composed of people who don’t bat an eyelid at 300 dollar jeans. Most of the big name brands are
A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your
The two most talked about conditioners for leather boots are Venetian Shoe Cream and Saphir’s Renovateur, so let’s compare the two so you can decide which one
It’s time to get a new hoodie and this time you want a good one — a really good one. You’ve graduated from the thirty-dollar polyester ones from Uniqlo and
Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old world-y, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should
With easily the coolest name for a backpack company I’ve ever heard, Pack Animal's mission is to combine the best of pricy-but-not-always-functional heritage
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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