If you've searched for the best moc toe boot, you've probably come across these two iconic, American made boots: Red Wing and Thorogood. The two are locked in
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Note: This boot has been discontinued. I always thought a Chelsea was a Chelsea was a Chelsea until I came across the Holt, the aesthetic of which I can
What’s EVA Foam and Why is it Put in Boots?
Have you noticed that a lot of newer boot companies are moving away from your traditional cork-and-leather construction and are using more novel
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There is a new minimalist white sneaker in town. Well. new-ish. Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more “honest” than the
The Pros and Cons of Shark Leather Boots
Shark skin leather has a long association as a “fancy leather good.”(1) After an MTO boot company's shark leather boot caught my eye, I decided to find out more
Review: Rhodes Dean Boots Combine Work and Dress Boot
The Rhodes line of boots is a product of Huckberry, an online men's store that the founders envisioned as "equal parts store, magazine, and inspiration." It’s
Leather vs Suede vs Nubuck: Which Boots Should You Get?
Leather terms like full grain, suede, and nubuck are common when you start research high-quality boots. It'd be superficial to say one is "better" — for
Wool Boot Review: Is YRX the New (Cheaper) Taft?
2022 update: This brand has shut down. Don't buy stuff from them! YRX. A weird name for a millennial-owned company that makes some delightfully weird
How to Pick the Best Leather for Your Watch Strap
It’s a curious thing, the impact that a strap or bracelet has on the aesthetics of a watch. A blingy yellow gold bracelet when worn on a Rolex Day-Date may
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
What Terry Pratchett Taught Me About Expensive Boots
If you are checking out Stridewise for the first time, you might be on the cusp of graduating from boyhood (i.e., Vans, Converse, etc.) to something more
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. The jacket I went with is the
Why Is Zimbabwe Cotton So Popular?
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
Red Wing Weekender Chelsea Review: Work Boots That Aren’t Work Boots
Red Wing Heritage is perhaps the most iconic brand in American boots and their products are often the first high quality boots a guy buys — they were for
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?!
NOTE: MARK ALBERT CLOSED DOWN IN 2022. We're leaving this review as a record, but you can't order from them. Follow Mark's new career as a tattoo
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
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
I Tested the Best Men’s Boots Under $200
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
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