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.
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
It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make
WP Standard is a very cool leather goods company you might know better as Whipping Post, which they used to do business under. Back in those days they also sold
Ever since I published my first review on Dr. Martens 1460 boots, I’ve been asked to compare them to those of another iconic British boot brand: Solovair. The
When you step into the world of high-quality footwear, you’ll likely find that brands have several leather options for each model they have. Sometimes, they're
You can get good boots for under $300, but not many. Luckily, I keep a detailed spreadsheet of the best boots under $300, so you don't have to. It’s a real
Filson’s Rugged Twill briefcase is maybe the most iconic cotton briefcase there is. My current mission is to find the best leather briefcases for men, so it was
Satchel & Page is a direct to consumer brand that focuses on really, really good leather. It's not that design isn't a priority for them, rather the
Editor's note: After more than three months offline, Red Wing's online store reopened mid-February 2021. The following article was published December 30,
It’s not just the toecap. While they’re made on the same last so they fit the same way, there are more differences than you might think between Red Wing's
Formerly called Oppermann, Carl Friedrik was founded in 2012 and aims to disrupt the industry of luxury men's bags by going direct to consumer: no middlemen, no
Having a really cool bag to carry your stuff in can make all the difference between a good day and a bad day. I have more than a few cool leather bags, but
Even if you don’t know a ton about boots, you probably know two names: Dr. Martens, the classic punk boot of choice for young guys, and Red Wing, maker of
Sometimes, the way they used to make cold weather coats is still the best way. Enter what I think is the best and most famous wool coat ever: the American made
Today I’m taking a look at two buffalo leather bags from Kodiak Leather, a family run business that as started in 2014 by Jared Morse, who was frustrated by
What, you never considered buying green boots before? If you’re a guy whose boot collection is just dark brown, light brown, and maybe russet when you’re
Probably the most talked about men's leather bag on Earth, this is the legendary, and slightly controversial Large Classic Leather Briefcase from
I’ve reviewed a lot of Japanese jeans on my site, but I thought it was time to try some American selvedge — and I went big. About 9 months ago, I bought
With over a thousand reviews and a starring role in HBO's The Last of Us, this is one of, if not the most popular, American-made waxed jackets on the
“The best ever, with tougher canvas and an extra layer of comfort.” That's how Converse describes their new-but-old Chuck 70, which is both an upgrade to and
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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