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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
The 1-year Department Store Belt Versus My Father
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
14 Best Men’s Boots Under $200 (Expert Reviewed for 2025)
The best boots are durable, and the most long-lasting 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
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert There is perhaps no article of clothing more evocative of the American aesthetic than the denim
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
The Fairfax Combines City Boot and Western Boot (Two24 Ariat Review)
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,
Review: Is Nisolo’s Andres the Most Ethical Boot?
If you’ve heard of Nisolo, you might associate the more closely with women’s shoes; the women's Instagram account has over ten times more followers than the
A Beginner’s Guide to Horsehide Leather Boots
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson | Vice President: North Star Leather The fact is that a lot of people still enjoy eating horsemeat — China, Mexico, and
5 Best Leather Conditioners for Boots: Tested & Reviewed
I've been creating detailed, lovingly crafted reviews of leather conditioners for years — and had briefly had a decline in YouTube views as a result — but if
My Fat Herbie: An Exploration of Ashland Leather
I was fortunate enough, in my own adventure, to find Ashland Leather. Recently I was also fortunate enough to literally find Ashland Leather, the business
Review: John Doe Shoes’ 420 Boot, the Cheapest MTO Boot?
2024 NOTE: John Doe has racked up a lot of stories of guys making orders and not getting their boots, best avoid this brand. John Doe Shoes is not a huge
What Is Pull Up Leather, Anyway?
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company & Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather "Pull-up" is a
Review: Is Common Projects the GOAT White Sneaker?
The GOAT. The apex. The pinnacle of white sneakerdom. The greatest white sneaker of all time, that's what people say about the legendary and
The Best Leather Tanneries on Earth
Everyone knows that a great boot starts with great leather. But where does that leather come from? It starts with the expertise of the tannery, where raw
Review: Urban Shepherd’s Old Timey Portuguese Boots
Urban Shepherd is a company that specializes in traditional Portuguese boots, and it’s a business that really leans heavily into storytelling, so much so that
Op-Ed: You Use Too Much Leather Conditioner
What do salt, perfume, and shoe polish have in common? Too much salt ruins an otherwise good batch of cookies, overdoing it on the perfume or cologne is
