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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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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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How to Break In Doc Martens (Fast) | Expert Advice

Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil This article will discuss how to break in Doc Martens. We'll dispel myths like

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How To Clean And Condition a Leather Jacket, According to the Experts

Leather jackets are timelessly stylish and can last for decades, but they require proper care and maintenance to keep them looking their best. Like your own

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9 Best Waterproof Boots for Men | Work Boots, Hiking Boots, Chelsea, Casual, Dressy

Finding the best waterproof boots — especially ones that look good — is challenging.They’re typically made with comically thick lugs, too much rubber, and an

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Chambray vs Denim: Which Fits Your Needs?

You might be familiar with denim and chambray as a pair because for just about 150 years, denim pants and chambray work shirts comprised a popular "outfit" for

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Best Blazers For Warm Weather According to Menswear Experts

Why would anyone wear a blazer in summer? I get it: as someone who grew up in the Australian tropics and now lives in Manhattan and travel in South East

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Hand Welted vs Goodyear Welted Boots | Yes, One Is Tougher

Expert Verified By: Sandeep Parihar | Co-Owner: BLKBRD Shoemaker You'll often see the words "Goodyear welt" next to the words "gold standard," and it's

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Calfskin vs Cowhide Leather – An Expert Tanner Explains the Difference

Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Calfskin is not as popular as it once was, and there are two main causes: the

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My 6 Favorite Jeans to Wear in Summer Heat

The point of denim is to be tough first and breathable second, so even lightweight denim jeans may not be the absolute most comfortable summer pants

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Is Cordovan Worth It? A Complete Guide to the Fanciest Shoe Leather

Many guys love fine leather footwear and will engage with it as a hobby for years before learning about the existence of shell cordovan. Most brands won't touch

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What’s a Steel Shank in a Boot? – 3 Reasons (Most) Boots Should Have One

What exactly is a boot shank? Simply put, the shank is a load-bearing piece of steel (or another hard, inflexible material) that is sandwiched between the

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Why These Kangaroo Leather Boots Are So Underrated

Kangaroos are famous and exotic and weird. And it's true that almost every time an animal is famous and exotic and weird, it's also endangered. But this is

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