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Nick English

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By day: Manhattan-based journalist with reporting experience on four continents, published in Vice, Men's Health, Popular Science, and a bunch of other places.

By night: ravenous consumer of anything and everything related to high end men's boots.

Stridewise is where I nurture a maniacal obsession with casual stuff that lasts a long time and share my findings. Say hey: [email protected].

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Best British Boots: Northampton’s Finest Footwear Reviewed

On a recent trip to visit my sister in England, I was joined two very special guests, Diego from Urban Lad and Tom from Kudusole, to talk about the British

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Inside Left Field NYC: The Underdog of USA-Made Denim and Workwear

Stridewise interview on location with Left Field NYC.

I moved recently from Manhattan to Queens, and at the very top of my list of places to visit — where it's actually been for many years — was the raw denim and

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1-Year Thursday Legend Review: Why is it Thursday’s Best Selling Chelsea?

After about a year of off-and-on wear and after seven years of testing boots, I’m finally trying out the most popular Chelsea from the most popular boot brand,

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Slubby Denim vs. Neppy Denim and Why it Matters

Tailor, Alejandro Jomar, breaks down nep vs. slub and how they affect denim texture and fades.

Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert When you get into higher-end denim products, you'll quickly encounter words like raw, selvedge, sanforization

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9 Best Loafers For Men Expertly Vetted (Penny, Horsebit, & More)

I’ve worn and tested dozens of loafers to land on a list of what I think are the best loafers for men. Many of these have been to several countries and have

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