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Review: Why My Samurai Jeans Are My Japanesiest Jeans
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Mink Oil For Boots (Expert Guide) | Pros, Cons, & Alternatives
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Sutro Charlton Review: Comfy Boots With Ugly Leather
Sutro Footwear has been in business for over 35 years and they're the San Francisco boot company. The company is named after a former mayor of the city and all
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Review: Schott’s Café Racer Is the Best Leather Jacket
If you've made it this far, you're probably suspecting it and I'm here to confirm: Schott makes the American leather jacket Irving Schott and his brother
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A lot of brands tout Zimbabwe cotton as one of the best varieties in the world. Often by people selling it, sure, so they're not unbiased, but you'll also hear
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If you're thinking about getting any pair of boots, there's a good chance Red Wing is one of the first names that came to mind. So, when I decided I needed more
The Pros and Cons of Moose Leather Boots
If you haven’t come across a pair of moose leather boots, you’re not alone. It’s an uncommon leather. That being said, moose leather has a long history as
Mark Albert Review: Made to Order, in America, Under $300?!
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Oliver Cabell’s GAT vs The Original German Army Trainer
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Review: Is Allbirds Really The World’s Most Comfy Sneaker?
Are Allbirds really the world’s most comfortable sneaker? I wore them in for a few weeks to find out. Allbirds is an interesting company, and if you read
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My father is a self-made man through-and-through. Despite not attending college he has been a photographer, race-car driver, stable-hand at Belmont, moving
18 Best Men’s Boots Under $200 (Expert Reviewed for 2024)
The best boots are durable, and the most longlasting boots are resoleable, and resoleable boots are more complex than sneakers, so they cost more to make. So
Just How Denim Jackets Became So Popular: History of the Denim Jacket
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4 Fun Ways to Personalize Your Shoes and Boots
At Stridewise, we love boots and shoes that last — but we also appreciate footwear that stands out. Whether you’re headed to a wedding or just want to add a
Review: The Merchant Might Be Red Wing’s Best All Rounder
If you want a casual boot that you can comfortably wear with jeans and a t-shirt or khakis and a button down, but if you think most of Red Wing's offerings are
10 Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Love Boots or Denim
Starting a separate Instagram account dedicated to my clothes has been a humbling experience. Prior to this, I didn't think anyone was as obsessed with
Review: Momotaro’s Glossy, Hairy, Hand Made Japanese Jeans
"Made by hand, without compromise" is the slogan of the Kojima-based denim company Momotaro. Kojima is considered by many as the birthplace of Japanese denim
Why I’m In Love With the Leather Belts From Pigeon Tree Crafting
After collecting my fair share of boots over the years, I began comparing and contrasting these quality wardrobe staples against other elements of my day to day
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If you're from the South, there's a good chance you're already familiar with Ariat. World renowned for their cowboy boots, Ariat — short for Secretariat, the
How Getting Interested in Good Boots Made Me a Better Dresser
I do not necessarily consider myself a well dressed man (yet), however, I do pay attention to the clothes I wear and how I present myself. In a way, I always
Why Do All the Good Boots Have Dainite Soles?
Some things — electronics, jewelry, cars, penthouse apartments, whatever — are expensive for obvious reasons. Rubber soles for shoes, the reasons aren’t always
The 5 Best Hoodies: Best Value, Most Durable, Best for Working Out, and More
I don't want to alarm you, but a lot of hoodies are crap. It's the same as t-shirts or jeans: when an item of clothing becomes so overwhelmingly popular,
